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Writer: Chris Libonati

Richardson prepares for expanded role as senior goalkeeper for SU

Kelsey Richardson split time in goal with Alyssa Costantino last season. This year, she'll likely get to play all 60 minutes. Read More »

January 27, 2015 at 12:04 am


RIT's Maugeri out-hustles Orange for 2 goals, assist as Tigers down SU in overtime

Although Marissa Maugeri didn't score the game-winning goal, she kept the game-winning possession alive. She caught the puck on her skate, beat out an SU player on the boards and dumped the puck below the net. Read More »

January 24, 2015 at 12:54 am


Transfers McClellan, Rodriguez become close friends in prolific 1st seasons with Miami

Sheldon McClellan and Angel Rodriguez have starred for Miami in their first season together. Before transferring, they were rivals in the Big 12. Read More »

January 23, 2015 at 2:10 am


Lamb faces another challenge as Long Beach State senior after obstacle-filled career

Long Beach State's Tyler Lamb has spent time at four different schools in the past eight years, never finding true stability in his basketball career. After being suspended early this season, he has one last chance to redeem himself as a senior with the 49ers. Read More »

December 28, 2014 at 10:50 am


Smith overcomes path of adversity, looks to lead Louisiana Tech to NCAA Tournament in senior season

Kenneth "Speedy" Smith came to Louisiana Tech — his only Division I offer — with a chip on his shoulder, but never needed 344 D-I programs to shun him for motivation. Read More »

December 13, 2014 at 9:43 pm


Syracuse's Treanor earns 1st-team preseason All-American honors by Inside Lacrosse; 3 others receive honorable mentions

Junior attack Kayla Treanor was named a first-team All-American while attack Kailah Kempney and defenders Maddy Huegel and Mallory Vehar were all honorable mention All-Americans. Read More »

December 10, 2014 at 11:07 am


Yelin announces Syracuse volleyball's 2 new signees in recruiting class

Syracuse has signed two high school seniors to national letters of intent, head coach Leonid Yelin announced via two SU Athletics press releases Wednesday. Read More »

November 19, 2014 at 7:47 pm


Violas reflects on late grandfather, Syracuse career as senior season approaches end

Although Melina Violas grew up in Los Angeles, her family’s roots are in Canandaigua, New York, just an hour west of Syracuse. A Buffalo Bills or Syracuse shirt was always in her closet. And her grandfather — who passed away on July 2, 2008 — was mostly the reason why. Read More »

November 18, 2014 at 12:20 am


Syracuse blows 2nd-straight 3rd-period lead against Vermont, rues missed chances in 5-4 loss

For the second night in a row Syracuse left Tennity Ice Pavilion having led Vermont in the third period but also defeated. Read More »

November 15, 2014 at 9:13 pm


Syracuse comebacks continually fall short, Orange loses to No. 25 Duke in straight sets

Syracuse made a series of runs at a series of Duke leads on Saturday, but they continually fell short in the Orange's straight-set loss to the Blue Devils. Read More »

November 9, 2014 at 6:52 pm


Syracuse toughs out physical game to beat Mercyhurst for 1st time

Syracuse had never beaten Mercyhurst after first placing the conference rivals nearly six years ago. But the Orange broke that streak with a 4-1 win over the Lakers on Saturday. Read More »

November 8, 2014 at 9:05 pm


Clemson runs out to early leads to tire out, finish Syracuse in 4 sets

Syracuse and Clemson traded blows all game, but the Tigers outlasted the Orange for a 3-1 win. Read More »

November 8, 2014 at 12:54 am


Smith struggles with transition to outside hitter after transferring to Syracuse

Graduate student Stacey Smith has struggled with her footwork and communication skills in her transition to outside hitter, a position she'd never played before transferring to Syracuse for this season. Read More »

November 4, 2014 at 12:08 am


Carleton's Scrubb overcomes mother's death, lack of D-I offers to emerge as NBA prospect

Phil Scrubb didn't play AAU basketball and didn't receive much Division I interest as a result. But at Carleton, he's become a star and hopes to make history by making the NBA. Read More »

November 2, 2014 at 12:10 pm


Syracuse 1st line develops chemistry, leads offensive charge early in 2-2 draw against Penn State

SU’s first line carried the Orange’s offense in a 2-2 tie against Penn State, scoring both of Syracuse's goals. Read More »

November 1, 2014 at 10:28 pm


Noel uses family background to excel as senior linebacker at N.C. State

Rodman Noel grew up in an athletic family that stuck together at and away from the football field and basketball court. Now he's applying the competitiveness that fostered as a senior linebacker for N.C. State. Read More »

October 31, 2014 at 12:02 am


Syracuse hopes to maintain improved passing, attacking rhythm against Louisville

Although Syracuse’s hitting was inconsistent for most of this season, the Orange has begun to turn it around in the second half of October and make its attack less predictable. Read More »

October 30, 2014 at 12:08 am


Syracuse forwards struggle to generate offense in loss to Clarkson

The Orange could generate little offense against Clarkson as the Orange dropped its second straight game. Read More »

October 25, 2014 at 9:35 pm


Syracuse improves in attack, not enough in 5-0 loss to No. 14 Virginia Tech

Syracuse gave itself chances against Virginia Tech, even registering six shots on goal. But none of them went in as the Orange fell to the Hokies, 5-0 Friday night. Read More »

October 24, 2014 at 1:34 am


Syracuse's liberos Crispi, Sand bond through freshman, team's struggles

The struggles of Syracuse freshmen liberos Dana Crispi and Belle Sand are the team's most crippling problems. But Crispi and Sand are friends, bonding through the experience and looking to the future. Read More »

October 21, 2014 at 12:08 am


Syracuse shakes off closing struggles to defeat Wake Forest, snap 7-game losing streak

Syracuse had struggled to close out sets in ACC play, but reversed that trend in its straight-sit win against Wake Forest on Sunday. Read More »

October 19, 2014 at 6:46 pm


Syracuse falls to Pittsburgh in narrow 4-set loss

Syracuse gave points away when sets were within the Orange's reach against Pittsburgh Sunday. With them, they lost another match. Read More »

October 12, 2014 at 7:48 pm


Syracuse loses in 4 sets to Miami, drops to 5th straight conference defeat

A first set win was as good as it got for the Syracuse volleyball team Friday night against Miami. Read More »

October 11, 2014 at 1:04 am


Syracuse looks to improve digging, grab 1st ACC win of season

Syracuse in winless in four Atlantic Coast Conference games, and will look to improve its digging to grab conference wins this weekend. Read More »

October 9, 2014 at 12:10 am