Writer archives: Cooper Andrews
Contact Cooper: ccandrew@syr.edu | @cooper_andrews
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
SU Athletics announces $50 million fundraising campaign ahead of House v. NCAA settlement
SU Athletics announced Thursday a $50 million fundraising campaign toward improving its athletic success. The university will share the maximum $20.5 million with its athletes beginning on July 1, pending the House v. NCAA settlement. Read More »
Data dive: Advanced stats behind No. 6 Syracuse’s 3-1 start
Syracuse men’s lacrosse is off to a 3-1 start to the 2025 campaign, boasting one of the nation’s highest-scoring and turnover-free offenses. Read More »
Previewing No. 6 Syracuse’s battle against No. 15 Harvard
On Saturday, No. 6 Syracuse hosts No. 15 Harvard, which SU has never lost to in 18 meetings. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse drops to No. 6 in IL Top 20 Poll
Syracuse men’s lacrosse dropped to No. 6 in this week’s Inside Lacrosse Top-20 Poll following its 11-7 loss to Maryland Saturday. Read More »
Maryland dissects the nation’s best offenses. SU is its latest victim.
In its 11-7 loss to No. 6 Maryland Saturday, No. 2 Syracuse was the latest victim of the Terrapins’ standout defensive unit. Read More »
'We just have to learn how to win': No. 2 SU fades late in loss to No. 6 Maryland
No. 2 Syracuse fell to No. 6 Maryland 11-7 on the road Saturday, marking the program’s seventh straight loss to the Terrapins. Read More »
Looking back at Syracuse's last 3 matchups against Maryland
Since becoming Syracuse’s head coach before the 2022 season, Gary Gait is 0-3 against Maryland head coach John Tillman. Read More »
After 2 years as an understudy, it’s now Jimmy McCool’s show
Jimmy McCool spent the last two years behind Will Mark. With Mark’s guidance, McCool is showing he’s ready to take over as the starter. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s top-10 showdown against Maryland
In its fourth game of the year, undefeated No. 2 Syracuse faces a daunting task on the road against No. 6 Maryland Read More »
Joey Spallina nabs ACC Offensive Player of the Week honor
Joey Spallina was named the latest ACC Offensive Player of the Week following his five-goal, five-assist performance against Vermont. Read More »
Strong man-down unit helps Orange clamp Catamounts in 2nd straight win
No. 2 Syracuse’s man-down unit killed five of Vermont’s six extra-man opportunities, helping it secure a 13-5 win, its second straight to open the 2025 season. Read More »
Observations from SU’s victory over Vermont: Bag of tricks, penalties galore
No. 2 Syracuse flashed its highlight-reel prowess against Vermont, including a between the legs goal from Finn Thomson in the first quarter. Here are more observations on SU’s 13-5 win over the Catamounts. Read More »
Jeff Nixon receives multi-year extension as Syracuse's OC
Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon has signed a new multi-year extension with the program, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday. Nixon previously received interest for the Houston Texans’ OC job. Read More »
‘OUR GAME’: Haudenosaunee push for IOC special approval to compete in lacrosse at 2028 Olympics
With lacrosse featured in the 2028 LA Olympics, the sport’s creators — the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — are still fighting to participate. Read More »
Syracuse remains at No. 2 in Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll
Syracuse men's lacrosse remained at No. 2 in the Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll Monday. The ranking comes after SU's drubbing of Jacksonville in its season-opener. Read More »
Michael Leo shines with team-high 4 goals in SU’s season-opening win
Midfielder Michael Leo dominated with four goals to lead Syracuse’s commanding season-opening win over Jacksonville. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Jacksonville: Elite ball movement, long-pole lockdown
SU's defense, led by long poles Riley Figueiras and Billy Dwan, suffocated JU's attackmen, paving the way for an offensive explosion. Read More »
AUTHENTICALLY SAM: As a 5th-year, Sam English’s youthfulness has won over SU’s locker room
Syracuse’s midfield captain, Sam English, still plays with Legos and obsesses over Star Wars. His authentic, juvenile self is the perfect archetype to calmly lead Syracuse in its 2025 campaign. Read More »
4 key questions for No. 2 Syracuse entering its 2025 campaign
In its fourth season under head coach Gary Gait, Syracuse looks to rewrite recent postseason struggles and bring home its first championship since 2009. Read More »
SU’s 2025 ACC schedule released, conference opener on Sept. 20 at Clemson
Syracuse football’s eight-game 2025 ACC schedule was released Monday night. The Orange open conference play at Clemson on Sept. 20 and face Notre Dame on the road on Nov. 22. Read More »