Tag: Men’s lacrosse
Observations from No. 3 SU’s win vs. No. 17 BU: 10-man ride, Mullen locks in
Syracuse’s John Mullen carried over his dominance from last season, winning 73.7% of his faceoffs Sunday. Our beat writer has more observations from No. 3 SU’s 13-6 season-opening win over No. 17 Boston University. Read More »
Syracuse wants to win it all. It might have to burn a few boats to get there.
"There’s no Plan B, only ways through.” Syracuse is using a “burn the boats” mentality in its quest for a national championship. The Orange passed their first test Sunday, defeating No. 17 BU 13-6 to open the season. Read More »
Gary Gait talks No. 17 BU’s 10-man ride, defensive formula before season opener
“It’s just making sure that we know where the looks are and being organized.” Before Syracuse’s opener, Gary Gait discussed No. 17 BU’s 10-man ride proficiency and SU’s defensive formula. Our beat writer has more takeaways from Gait’s press conference. Read More »
ON THE BRINK: LACROSSE GUIDE 2026
Syracuse men lacrosse is on the cusp of a national title, and the women's team begins a new era under head coach Regy Thorpe. Read More »
Beat writers predict No. 3 Syracuse handles No. 17 BU to start season
No. 3 Syracuse men’s lacrosse hasn’t lost its season opener since 2021. Our beat writers say that trend won’t change. Read More »
Beat writers predict how Syracuse men’s lacrosse will fare in 2026
Led by Tewaaraton Award favorite Joey Spallina, 2026 is likely Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s best shot at winning a national championship in over a decade. Read More »
‘SILENT KILLER’: There’s only 1 way for Riley Figueiras to live up to Syracuse’s No. 11 legacy
“He’s gonna be the best defender in college lacrosse.” For the past two decades, No. 11 has been bestowed on some of Syracuse’s greatest defenders. In his fourth year, Riley Figueiras is ready to live up to that legacy. Read More »
NO HIBERNATION: Everyone calls Payton Anderson ‘Bear.’ His drive to improve doesn’t hibernate.
Nicknamed “Bear” at age 6, Payton Anderson’s training with his father never hibernated. It led him to have a large freshman impact for the Orange. Read More »
LEGACY DEFINING: The only thing on Joey Spallina’s mind is winning a national championship
“The one thing that I’m missing is obviously a championship.” Joey Spallina is laser-focused on delivering Syracuse a national championship. It’s his last shot at etching his name among the greatest-ever SU players. Read More »
Wolf: It’s championship or bust for Syracuse in 2026. Gary Gait must deliver.
The Orange have the talent to win it all after a Final Four appearance in 2025. It’s up to Gary Gait to deliver. Read More »
Everything to know about No. 17 BU before No. 3 Syracuse’s season opener
No. 3 Syracuse men’s lacrosse opens its 2026 campaign with its first-ever matchup against No. 17 Boston University. The Terriers are coming off an 11-win season and a Patriot League championship appearance but fell short against Colgate. Read More »
Syracuse tallies 7 Inside Lacrosse 2026 Preseason All-American selections
Syracuse saw three players named to an Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-American team, and four additional players earned an honorable mention. Read More »
5 dates to circle on Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s 2026 schedule
Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s 2026 schedule features nine 2025 NCAA Tournament qualifiers and a six-game road trip for the first time since 1972. Read More »
Syracuse finishes 1st in ACC Preseason Poll, 4 players named to All-ACC Team
Syracuse men’s lacrosse finished first in the ACC Coaches’ Preseason Poll, the conference announced Tuesday. The Orange’s Joey Spallina, Michael Leo, Luke Rhoa and Jimmy McCool were also named to the Preseason All-ACC Team. Read More »
Former SU men’s lacrosse coach John Desko to be inducted into Ring of Honor
Former Syracuse men’s lacrosse coach John Desko will be inducted into SU’s Ring of Honor when it takes on Virginia on April 11. Desko spent four decades with the Orange as an assistant and head coach, and was involved in all 10 of SU’s national championships. Read More »
Gary Gait talks Trey Deere, expectations at year’s 1st media availability
During Gary Gait’s first media appearance of the season, he discussed SU’s sky-high expectations and Trey Deere’s season-ending injury. Read More »
5 major questions surrounding upcoming Syracuse men’s lacrosse season
Syracuse men’s lacrosse enters a pivotal 2026 season in February after falling to Maryland in the Final Four last year. Read More »
Trey Deere ruled out for season, per Inside Lacrosse report
Syracuse attack Trey Deere has been ruled out for the season, according to a report from Inside Lacrosse. Deere scored 19 goals in 19 games last season for Syracuse, while being a key part of its man-up unit. Read More »
Syracuse ranked No. 3 in Inside Lacrosse Preseason Poll
Syracuse men’s lacrosse was ranked No. 3 in Inside Lacrosse’s preseason poll, which released Tuesday. Read More »
2026 4-star commit Harry Schniedwind follows Syracuse lineage at McDonogh
Syracuse men’s lacrosse 2026 four-star commit Harry Schniedwind excelled at McDonogh School (Maryland), mirroring SU freshman Bogue Hahn’s lacrosse journey. Read More »
Ranking Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s 10 most important players in 2026
Coming off an ACC Championship and a Final Four appearance, Syracuse men’s lacrosse enters a pivotal 2026 campaign. Read More »
Editor’s picks: Our favorite sports stories of 2025
From Carmelo Anthony, Scott Hanson to the Haudenosaunee’s push to compete in the Olympics and more, here’s The Daily Orange sports section’s best stories of the year. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse releases 2026 schedule
Syracuse men’s lacrosse released its schedule for the 2026 season Friday. The Orange play 15 total games, nine of which come against 2025 NCAA Tournament teams. Read More »
Gary Gait named to 2026 IWLCA Hall of Fame class
Former Syracuse women’s lacrosse head coach Gary Gait led the Orange to 12 NCAA Tournaments and claimed three conference titles from 2008-21. Read More »