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7 SU men’s lacrosse players named preseason All-Americans

Only Duke had more players (10) selected by the USILA for the honor than the Orange. Read More »

January 27, 2021 at 4:38 pm


SU men’s lacrosse ranked No. 3 in Inside Lacrosse’s preseason rankings

The Orange were ranked No. 1 at 5-0 when the 2020 season was cut short, and return all nine All-Americans from last season Read More »

January 26, 2021 at 12:52 pm


SU attack Stephen Rehfuss expected to withdraw from transfer portal

Stephen Rehfuss entered the transfer portal in December as a precautionary measure due to an ongoing disciplinary process related to COVID-19 safety protocols, but he's expected to withdraw now. Read More »

January 23, 2021 at 3:14 pm


Attack Stephen Rehfuss enters transfer portal, others may reportedly follow

Orange attack Stephen Rehfuss has entered the transfer portal as part of an ongoing disciplinary process resulting from a violation of COVID-19 protocols. Read More »

December 22, 2020 at 12:02 pm


Notebook: A unique fall ball, an LSM opening and Owen Hiltz’s 1st practices

Syracuse enters its final week of fallball practice, with intrasquad scrimmages picking up in intensity after week four. Read More »

November 16, 2020 at 12:39 am


'CEO of the program’: The best stories of John Desko’s 45-year tenure

Desko has been a part of Syracuse lacrosse since 1976. Before his official Hall of Fame induction, the D.O. spoke with 15 former players and coaches. Read More »

October 26, 2020 at 1:17 am


How Carter Kempney, SU’s 1st 5-star since 2020, became the ‘total package’

This recruiting season, Syracuse lacrosse landed its first five-star recruit since the Class of 2018, Carter Kempney. Read More »

October 4, 2020 at 9:54 pm



What you need to know about Syracuse’s Class of 2022 verbal commits

SU has one of its most successful recruiting classes in recent memory, with two five-star recruits. Read More »

September 20, 2020 at 10:06 pm


Class of 2022’s No. 1 prospect Joey Spallina commits to Syracuse

No. 1 prospect Joey Spallina, who had 65 goals and 66 assists during his 2019 season for Mount Sinai High School. Read More »

September 15, 2020 at 7:23 pm


Syracuse adds 5-star midfielder Carter Kempney to 2022 recruiting class

Kempney is the fifth recruit to commit to SU since the cycle opened on Sept. 1, and is only the Orange’s third five-star recruit in the last five cycles. Read More »

September 14, 2020 at 11:22 pm


In less than 2 weeks, Syracuse receives 4 Class of 2022 verbal commits

After the first commitment on Sept. 2, three more have followed over the last four days — giving Syracuse the foundation of its 2022 recruiting class. Read More »

September 14, 2020 at 3:36 pm


‘Completely abrupt’: 2 Furman players transfer to SU after program cuts

Cole Horan and Brett Tenaglia both entered the transfer portal after Furman cut its men's lacrosse program on May 18, and committed to Syracuse soon after. Read More »

September 1, 2020 at 11:56 pm


SU alum Nick Mariano works toward MLL title with his brother coaching

Three years ago Nick Mariano helped SU to an ACC Championship. Now, he's trying to lead his team to a MLL championship with his brother on the sidelines. Read More »

August 23, 2020 at 8:52 pm


Former 1st- and 2nd-line midfielder David Lipka transfers to Notre Dame

Lipka spent the last two seasons filtering between Syracuse’s top two midfield lines, before likely settling on the second one after the NCAA’s spring eligibility ruling. Read More »

July 13, 2020 at 5:18 pm


With PLL dreams, D-III transfer Mitch Wykoff faces latest challenge at SU

Wykoff committed to Syracuse on May 9, and will compete for defensive roles vacated by close defender Nick Mellen and long-stick midfielder Jared Fernandez. Read More »

June 7, 2020 at 9:35 pm


Crane: SU’s 1995 lacrosse team lives in history, 2020’s was never written

Before Syracuse's 2020 season was canceled, there was a chance it'd overlap with the 1995 team's halftime ceremony at the national championship game. Read More »

May 29, 2020 at 6:20 pm


Former Furman defender Cole Horan transfers to Syracuse

Horan transferred to Syracuse after Furman cut its lacrosse program due to financial impacts from the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »

May 27, 2020 at 9:09 pm


Head coach John Desko selected for National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Desko, whose .750 winning percentage is the best of any active Division-I coach, has compiled 258 wins over 22 seasons as head coach. Read More »

May 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm


Gettysburg defender Mitch Wykoff announces transfer to SU for 5th year

Inside Lacrosse ranked Wykoff as the No. 2 DII/DIII player in the transfer portal, and he joins an SU defense that won't return Nick Mellen next season. Read More »

May 9, 2020 at 10:11 pm


Long-stick midfielder Jared Fernandez transfers to Johns Hopkins

Long-stick midfielder Jared Fernandez recorded 14 ground balls and caused four turnovers for Syracuse during the shortened 2020 season. Read More »

May 9, 2020 at 1:41 pm


D.O. Sports’ most newsworthy stories of spring 2020

With the spring semester coming to a close, here’s a list of the 10 most-newsworthy sports stories from the last five months. Read More »

May 6, 2020 at 10:55 pm


Defender Nick Mellen selected 4th overall by Boston Cannons in MLL Draft

Mellen, one of the Orange’s top close defenders, was the first SU player selected in the 2020 MLL Draft. Read More »

May 4, 2020 at 8:01 pm


MLL head coaches, general managers break down Nick Mellen's draft stock

Mellen, Syracuse’s top cover defender, has already registered for the 2020 MLL Draft, which will be held virtually on May 4. Read More »

May 3, 2020 at 1:22 pm