Writer archives: Cooper Andrews
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Joey Spallina, Billy Dwan, Jake Stevens earn Inside Lacrosse All-American honors
Syracuse attack Joey Spallina, long pole Billy Dwan and midfielder Jake Stevens were each announced as Inside Lacrosse All-Americans yesterday. Read More »
Syracuse defeats Towson 20-15 for 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2017
No. 4 seed Syracuse trailed 9-8 at halftime to Towson, yet the Orange unleashed nine unanswered goals to begin the second half en route to a 20-15 victory — SU’s first NCAA Tournament win since 2017. Read More »
GSE at SU addresses DPS interactions, discussions with university in live statement
Members of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU read prepared statements on the afternoon of May 10 outside of Hendricks Chapel to discuss encampment members' interactions with DPS and the GSE's communications with the university. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU's NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Towson
After its most regular season wins since 2017, No. 4 seed Syracuse enters its first NCAA Tournament since 2021 where it will take on Towson in the first-round Sunday. More on the Tigers. Read More »
Will Mark posts 11.1% save percentage, benched in SU’s ACC semifinals loss to Duke
Will Mark posted a 11.1% save percentage in the first 12:20 against No. 3 seed Duke, and was replaced by Jimmy McCool in No. 2 seed Syracuse’s ACC semifinals loss. Read More »
Observations from SU’s ACC semifinals loss to Duke: Disastrous start, McCool replaces Mark
No. 3 seed Duke’s Brennan O’Neill tallied four goals and two assists to lead the Blue Devils’ 18-13 bludgeoning of No. 2 seed Syracuse in the ACC Tournament semifinals. More observations on SU’s loss. Read More »
Billy Dwan, Owen Hiltz, Will Mark named to 2024 All-ACC Team
No. 3 Syracuse’s Billy Dwan, Owen Hiltz and Will Mark were all named to the 2024 All-ACC Team. It’s the first All-ACC honor for all three players. Read More »
CBA recruit Daunte Bacheyie commits to Syracuse’s 2025 class
Christian Brothers Academy wide receiver Daunte Bacheyie has committed to Syracuse’s 2025 recruiting class, he announced Wednesday on social media. Read More »
Former Colorado OL Savion Washington transfers to Syracuse
Former Colorado offensive lineman Savion Washington is transferring to Syracuse, he announced on Instagram. The 6-foot-8 tackle started nine games in 2023 for the Buffaloes. Read More »
Owen Hiltz named ACC Offensive Player of the Week
Owen Hiltz has earned ACC Offensive Player of the Week honors following an eight-point performance in Syracuse’s win over Virginia Saturday. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing Owen Hiltz’s 8-point performance vs. No. 4 Virginia
Film Review: With Joey Spallina held to a zero-point outing versus No. 4 Virginia, Owen Hiltz stepped up as No. 6 Syracuse's primary distributor. Our beat writer analyzes Hiltz's eight-point performance to lead SU over UVA. Read More »
Billy Dwan’s game-tying pole goal sets No. 6 SU up for win over No. 4 UVA
"I kind of just have a feeling where the goal is behind me.” Long pole Billy Dwan scored the game-tying goal against No. 4 Virginia with his back turned to the cage, setting up No. 6 Syracuse for a late comeback win over the Cavaliers. Read More »
Observations from No. 6 Syracuse’s win over No. 4 UVA: Nunes struggles, SU’s late heroics
No. 4 Virginia’s goalie Matthew Nunes went 0-for-8 on saves to start the contest, leading to a 6-0 first-half run from No. 6 Syracuse. More observations on SU’s win over UVA. Read More »
IMMORTAL: Paul Gait’s revolutionary lacrosse life encapsulates jersey retirement at SU
Thirty-four years after his career at Syracuse ended, Paul Gait will have his No. 19 jersey retired on April 20, 2024. He helped propel SU to three straight NCAA titles from 1988-90. Read More »
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ finale redeems Larry David from botched ‘Seinfeld’ ending
Larry David directly says that the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ending is what “Seinfeld” should have done. Because of his redemption, David’s career is one of the best in the sitcom genre. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse climbs to No. 6 in latest Inside Lacrosse poll
Syracuse men’s lacrosse rose to No. 6 in the latest Inside Lacrosse top 20 poll following a 10-9 road victory over North Carolina. Read More »
Former Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman hired as assistant at Ole Miss
Quentin Hillsman resigned from Syracuse in 2021 due to allegations of inappropriate behavior. He was hired by Ole Miss as an assistant coach Wednesday, his first NCAA coaching job since SU. Read More »
No. 4 Syracuse blows 7-goal lead, falls 18-17 in 2OT to No. 13 Cornell
“In every single one we’ve had opportunities to win the game. Unfortunately, we’re just not making the play.” No. 4 Syracuse blew a seven-goal in its 18-17 loss to No. 13 Cornell, dropping their third overtime game of the season. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know ahead of No. 13 Cornell
Following its loss to No. 1 Notre Dame, No. 4 Syracuse looks to respond on the road against No. 13 Cornell. Read More »
SU guard Kennedi Perkins announces she’s entering transfer portal
Syracuse sophomore guard Kennedi Perkins has announced that she’s entering the transfer portal. She started in four contests and averaged 2.7 points per game in two seasons at SU. Read More »
Freshman center Marilena Triantafylli enters transfer portal
Syracuse center Marilena Triantafylli has entered the transfer portal. She appeared in six games and totaled 23 minutes as a freshman in 2023-24. Read More »
Andrews: Syracuse must utilize transfer portal to build off remarkable 2023-24 season
Column: Syracuse women’s basketball took a major step forward in 2023-24. But with Dyaisha Fair gone, SU must use the transfer portal to establish sustained success. Read More »
Will Mark named Inside Lacrosse Men’s Division I Player of the Week
Syracuse goalie Will Mark has been named the Week 7 Inside Lacrosse Men’s Division I Player of the Week. Mark shut down the nation’s top offense in Duke, holding it to four goals on 14 saves. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair era at Syracuse ends with 72-64 loss to UConn in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament loss to UConn closed Dyaisha Fair’s college career after nearly leading SU to one last comeback win. Read More »