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No. 11 Syracuse defeats No. 7 Johns Hopkins 13-10, earns 1st top-10 win of season

No. 11 Syracuse scored three unanswered goals in the final minutes against No. 7 Johns Hopkins en route to a 13-10 victory. Read More »

March 9, 2025 at 4:47 pm


Observations from No. 11 SU’s win over No. 7 Johns Hopkins: Faceoff rebound, Thomson’s absence

After JHU opened with seven straight faceoff wins, SU won six straight in the third quarter to create a lead that was never relinquished. Read More »

March 9, 2025 at 4:38 pm


Beat writers split if No. 11 Syracuse can defeat No. 7 Johns Hopkins

In the 63rd edition of the Syracuse-Johns Hopkins rivalry, the Orange and Bluejays face a crucial test to determine their postseason resume. Read More »

March 8, 2025 at 3:20 pm


Previewing No. 11 Syracuse’s rivalry matchup with No. 7 Johns Hopkins

No. 11 Syracuse men’s lacrosse hosts No. 7 Johns Hopkins in a high-stakes showdown Sunday afternoon. Our beat writer previews the latest edition of the SU-JHU rivalry. Read More »

March 8, 2025 at 12:53 pm


Midfielder Sam English added to Men’s Tewaaraton Watchlist

Syracuse graduate student midfielder Sam English was added to the Men’s Tewaaraton Watchlist on Thursday. He had 10 points thus far in 2025. Read More »

March 6, 2025 at 4:44 pm


Billy Dwan III boasts generational scoring prowess as close defender

As a close defender, Billy Dwan III’s top skill is his scoring. His eight-goal 2024 season put him among SU’s greatest two-way threats. Read More »

March 6, 2025 at 1:49 am


Russell Melendez’s creativity allows for stardom at Johns Hopkins

When he’s not playing lacrosse, Russell Melendez likes to cook, play the guitar and listen to jazz. Read More »

March 6, 2025 at 12:23 am


Brett Bucktooth Jr. strives for ‘own legacy’ within storied Indigenous family

Long before committing to the Orange, Brett Bucktooth Jr. attended Syracuse games as a baby to watch his father, Brett Bucktooth Sr., play. Read More »

March 3, 2025 at 11:53 pm


Syracuse men’s lacrosse remains at No. 11 in IL Top 20 Poll

Syracuse men’s lacrosse stayed at No. 11 in the Week 4 Inside Lacrosse Poll, which was released Monday. The ranking comes after the Orange’s 15-5 win over Utah on Saturday. Read More »

March 3, 2025 at 9:42 am


Gallery: The D.O.’s top 10 photos from February

The Daily Orange has compiled our top-10 photos from February, featuring looks into campus communities, sports and city news. Read More »

March 3, 2025 at 12:11 am


Wyatt Hottle encapsulates ‘next-man-up mentality’ in breakout game vs. Utah

In place of the injured Jackson Birtwistle, sophomore midfielder Wyatt Hottle stepped up with two goals to help No. 11 SU crush Utah Saturday. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 9:56 pm


No. 11 SU's 19 forced turnovers spur lopsided win over Utah

In its decisive 15-5 victory Saturday, No. 11 Syracuse forced Utah into 19 turnovers and held the Utes to one goal in the first half. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 7:08 pm


Observations from SU’s win over Utah: McCool bounces back, Utah’s turnovers

Syracuse goalie Jimmy McCool recovered from his benching last week, notching 19 saves and only allowing five goals versus Utah. More observations from SU’s 15-5 victory over the Utes. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 4:24 pm


No. 11 Syracuse obliterates Utah 15-5 to snap 2-game losing skid

Utah was never competitive with No. 11 Syracuse, as the Orange obliterated the Utes 15-5 in Salt Lake City. Read More »

March 1, 2025 at 4:15 pm


Jackson Birtwistle to miss rest of 2025 season with lower-body injury

Syracuse men’s lacrosse midfielder Jackson Birtwistle will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a lower-body injury, head coach Gary Gait announced Thursday. Birtwistle had three goals through five games this campaign. Read More »

February 27, 2025 at 5:16 pm


Owen Hiltz’s ‘best fall ever’ prepped him for senior campaign

To make the most of his senior campaign, Owen Hiltz spent his offseason playing box lacrosse in Canada and upgrading his body in the process. Read More »

February 26, 2025 at 11:21 pm


Everything to know before No. 11 Syracuse’s 1st-ever game in Utah

No. 11 Syracuse has only played Utah once before, capturing an 18-7 win last season. Our beat writer has more on the Orange and the Utes ahead of the squads’ second-ever matchup on Saturday. Read More »

February 26, 2025 at 10:49 pm


Beat writers agree No. 11 Syracuse will beat Utah for bounce back win

No. 11 Syracuse takes on Utah Saturday in its furthest road game since 2005. Despite recent struggles for both squads, our beat writers expect the Orange to come out on top in the programs’ second-ever meeting. Read More »

February 26, 2025 at 9:34 pm


Nick Acquaviva climbed ranks to reach ‘dream job’ as Syracuse assistant

Nick Acquaviva's coaching journey featured several stops and side gigs before landing at SU in 2022. Read More »

February 25, 2025 at 11:42 pm


SU men’s lacrosse plummets to No. 11 in IL Poll after 2nd straight loss

Syracuse men’s lacrosse slid from No. 6 to No. 11 in this week’s Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll, which was released Monday. The Orange fell to then-No. 15 Harvard Saturday, marking their second straight loss. Read More »

February 24, 2025 at 10:06 am


Wolf: Syracuse’s loss to Harvard jeopardizes NCAA Tournament hopes

Following its second loss through five games, our columnist writes that Syracuse's NCAA Tournament hopes are in jeopardy. Read More »

February 23, 2025 at 1:45 pm


Jimmy McCool’s benching defines SU’s rough outing against Harvard

Jimmy McCool was benched in the third quarter of Syracuse’s loss to Harvard after posting a .333 save percentage. Read More »

February 22, 2025 at 7:46 pm


Observations from No. 6 SU’s upset loss to No. 15 Harvard: Mullen dominates, crunch-time woes

Despite John Mullen controlling the faceoff X, winning 28-of-31 faceoffs, No. 6 Syracuse’s offense crumbled late against No. 15 Harvard en route to a second-straight loss. Read More »

February 22, 2025 at 3:37 pm


No. 6 Syracuse shocked by No. 15 Harvard in 15-14 defeat

No. 6 Syracuse jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first quarter but collapsed down the stretch, leading to a 15-14 loss to No. 15 Harvard. Read More »

February 22, 2025 at 3:35 pm