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No. 5 Syracuse trounces Albany 19-12 behind strong offensive surge

After years of close games against Albany, the Orange stomped the Great Danes. Read More »

February 22, 2018 at 7:41 pm


Fresh legs, multiple lines the key to Syracuse’s strong play in the midfield

SU uses frequent substitutions to keep the midfield fresh in a faster game. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 11:08 pm


Former SU field hockey standout, Laura Hurff, playing lacrosse this spring

Laura Hurff was a three-time All-American in field hockey who’s now following her mom’s footsteps in a return to her first childhood sport, lacrosse. Read More »

February 19, 2018 at 9:53 pm


No. 5 Syracuse defeats Oregon, 17-11, as 9 SU players score

In Syracuse's first ever matchup with Oregon, the Orange outshot the Ducks 36-26. Read More »

February 18, 2018 at 7:07 pm


Morgan Widner and Julie Cross to share SU’s draw control duties to start the season

Morgan Widner won 156 draws last season, but her reliance on finesse draws may lead to junior Julie Cross getting more opportunities in 2018. Read More »

February 15, 2018 at 12:03 am


When Syracuse lacrosse lost its fall seasons due to mumps, players were left in isolation

SU suspended the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams’ fall seasons on Oct. 6. The players were left to figure out what to do next. Read More »

February 13, 2018 at 11:14 pm


Syracuse rises to No. 5 in Inside Lacrosse poll

Syracuse jumps after a win over Connecticut to open the season, 23-11. Read More »

February 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm


The key to Syracuse goalkeepers’ improved footwork: jumping rope

SU goalkeepers go through a 10-minute jump rope session every practice. Read More »

February 11, 2018 at 7:34 pm


Syracuse’s new backline struggles in first half of season-opening 23-11 win

Syracuse allowed eight first-half goals to Connecticut in its first game with a mostly new defense. Read More »

February 9, 2018 at 9:43 pm


Gallery: Syracuse trounces Connecticut 23-11 after trailing early

Syracuse had four players score three goals or more in Friday's game. Read More »

February 9, 2018 at 9:09 pm


Syracuse blows out Connecticut, 23-11, by way of multiple big runs

After trailing early, Syracuse stormed back in Syracuse's 18th straight over Connecticut. Read More »

February 9, 2018 at 7:42 pm


‘Majority’ of Syracuse players expected to wear helmets in 2018 season

It will be the first time SU women’s lacrosse players wear helmets in regular season competition. Read More »

February 7, 2018 at 9:38 pm


5 Syracuse players named preseason All-Americans, SU picked 2nd in Atlantic Coast Conference

Syracuse received two first-place votes, but slotted in behind North Carolina in the ACC preseason poll. Read More »

February 7, 2018 at 3:29 pm


Syracuse expects to improve defense through a “variety” in sets

The Orange have predominantly used a zone defense in past years, but it expects a change this year. Read More »

February 5, 2018 at 11:23 pm


FOCAL POINT: Riley Donahue looks to lead Syracuse following the worst Orange season in 8 years

Riley Donahue will be Syracuse’s “go-to” player, again, in 2018. In her first year as No. 1 offensive option, SU crumbled against the best competition. Read More »

February 4, 2018 at 9:11 pm


SETTLING IN: Asa Goldstock, mentored by an all-time SU great, fights to figure out how to shine in her new home

Asa Goldstock developed her talents training with her “sister,” the greatest Syracuse player of all time. Now, Goldstock’s learning how to use them. Read More »

February 4, 2018 at 9:11 pm


LONE STAR: Morgan Widner went from a lightly-recruited Texas high schooler to one of the top draw takers in the country

Morgan Widner grew up in Coppell, Texas, more than 1,300 miles away from the Carrier Dome and Syracuse University. Read More »

February 4, 2018 at 9:09 pm


Gary Gait: Women’s lacrosse new rules create a ‘totally different’ game

A year removed from adding the possession clock, the NCAA announced new rules for women’s lacrosse ahead of the 2018 season. Read More »

January 30, 2018 at 10:48 pm


Syracuse aims to improve its highly-touted goalkeeping with new coach

Matt Palumb was hired as the Orange’s goalkeepers coach as a part of a “reevaluation” of the team by SU head coach Gary Gait and staff. Read More »

January 29, 2018 at 10:50 pm


Syracuse women's lacrosse to face 12 ranked opponents in 2018, opens season Feb. 9 against Connecticut

The Orange faces No. 1 Maryland on March 11, part of a schedule chock full of matchups with quality opponents. Read More »

January 4, 2018 at 4:47 pm


Syracuse ranked No. 9 in Inside Lacrosse preseason poll

Six Atlantic Coast Conference teams are ranked, including the Orange. Read More »

December 14, 2017 at 3:50 pm


D.O. Sports' 10-most newsworthy stories of the fall

From a major upset on the gridiron to an individual national title and so much more, here are the most newsworthy D.O. sports moments from this fall. Read More »

December 12, 2017 at 4:30 pm


22 mumps cases confirmed at Syracuse University, 19 probable

The Onondaga County Health Department confirmed the first mumps case at Syracuse University at the end of August. Read More »

October 13, 2017 at 4:17 pm


No. 6 Syracuse blasted by Boston College, 21-10, in season-ending loss

The Orange defense allowed 39 goals total in its last two games. Read More »

May 14, 2017 at 5:14 pm