Writer archives: Jack Wood
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10 tries later, SU alum Gabriela Knutson qualified for Grand Slam main draw
Syracuse tennis alum Gabriela Knutson qualified for the main draw at the U.S. Open, becoming the first SU alum to do so at a Grand Slam. Read More »
Syracuse field hockey rises 3 spots to No. 12 in Week 3 NFHCA Poll
Syracuse field hockey rose three spots to No. 12 in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Poll, released Tuesday. The rise comes after SU blew out Bucknell 10-0 Sunday and marks the first time it moved up in the poll this year. Read More »
Syracuse field hockey blows out Bucknell 10-0
Syracuse field hockey handily defeated Bucknell 10-0 Sunday afternoon to earn its fourth win of the season and first multi-goal victory. Hattie Madden led the Orange with three goals, while goalie Tane King posted her first career shutout. Read More »
Revamped defense propels Syracuse field hockey to 3-1 start
Though Syracuse field hockey’s defense is young and inexperienced, it’s been vital as it tries to boost its offense. Our beat writer discusses how the fresh faces in the Orange’s back line have led to their 3-1 start despite scoring only nine goals. Read More »
Syracuse falls 3 spots to No. 15 in NFHCA Poll, drops for 2nd straight week
Syracuse field hockey fell three spots to No. 15 in the Week 2 National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll, released Tuesday. The drop comes after the Orange lost 2-1 to No. 17 Rutgers Sunday in a shootout. Read More »
Syracuse field hockey falls 3 spots to No. 12 in NFHCA Week 1 Poll
Despite starting its season 2-0, Syracuse field hockey fell three spots to No. 12 in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Week 1 Poll released Tuesday. SU is one of six ACC teams in the poll, and Northwestern remained at No. 1. Read More »
Syracuse field hockey scores twice in 3rd quarter to defeat Northeastern 3-2
Despite many missed opportunities, No. 9 Syracuse field hockey came from behind to beat Northeastern 3-2 for its second straight victory to open 2026. The Orange scored twice in 48 seconds late in the third period to win. Read More »
What questions Syracuse field hockey needs to address in 2026
After a 13-7 campaign in 2025, Syracuse field hockey begins its 2026 season against Fairfield on Friday. With the Orange's leading scorer departing after last year, our beat writer has four questions SU needs to answer in 2026. Read More »
Syracuse field hockey releases 2026 schedule
Syracuse field hockey announced its 15-game schedule Thursday following a 13-win season. The Orange, a constant figure in the NCAA Tournament, open at J.S. Coyne Stadium on Sept. 18 and play eight ACC contests in 2026. Read More »
Monika Wojcik became Syracuse tennis’ emotional heartbeat in Year 2
Monika Wojcik’s teammates look to her for energy. They also look to her to lead their singles matches, where she’s won a team-high 10 times. Read More »
Syracuse tennis falls 4-1 in regular season finale to Clemson
Syracuse tennis lost 4-1 to Clemson to close out its 2026 regular season slate on Sunday. The Orange got swept in doubles play, and Emma Scaladai had SU’s lone win in singles play. Read More »
Syracuse wins 1st doubles point since Feb. 28 in victory over Georgia Tech
In Syracuse’s 4-1 win over Georgia Tech Friday, the Orange finally overcame their doubles woes. SU and GT split the No. 2 and No. 3 matchups before the No. 1 doubles pair secured Syracuse's first doubles point since Feb. 28. Read More »
Syracuse tennis’ woes continue in 4-0 loss to Miami
Miami swept Syracuse 4-0 Friday. The 28th-ranked Hurricanes jumped ahead in doubles and shut the door before SU had a chance to respond. Read More »
Sysoeva, Shastova shine against top-25 opponents in loss to California
Syracuse tennis singles players Serafima Stastova and Anastasia Sysoeva held their own despite losing to two top-25 ranked opponents in the Orange’s 4-1 defeat to California Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse tennis loses gritty 4-2 match to SMU, suffers 3rd ACC defeat
“It’s a matter of making things happen, instead of waiting for them to happen to us.” Syracuse tennis lost 4-2 to SMU, despite a strong showing from Monika Wojcik. It was SU’s third ACC loss. Read More »
Syracuse tennis decimates Boston College 5-0 for 1st ACC win of season
Syracuse tennis destroyed Boston College 5-0 for its first ACC win of the season Saturday. Read More »
International roots representing 8 countries unite Syracuse tennis
“It’s a lot of different styles and cultures.” Syracuse tennis’ roster features players and a head coach from eight countries. The trend mirrors collegiate women’s tennis, which has one of the highest international participation rates. Read More »
Doubles matches crucial for Syracuse tennis early in ACC play
Syracuse tennis’ mixed doubles play saw some highs in nonconference play. Monika Wojcik and Serafima Shastova earned a team-high four wins. Read More »
Syracuse ends 3-game skid, beats Boston University 5-2
“It was good to see them come back with a lot of energy.” After Syracuse tennis blew a 3-1 lead in its defeat to UMass Saturday, the Orange came back with a 4-2 victory over Boston University 4-2 Sunday, ending its three-game losing skid. Read More »
Syracuse singles struggles result in 4-3 loss to UMass
Syracuse dominated UMass in doubles play Saturday but lost four of its six singles matches, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Read More »
Syracuse stalls out in 6-1 loss to Florida Atlantic, suffers 1st defeat
Syracuse suffered its first loss of the season Friday, falling to Florida Atlantic 6-1. Monika Wojcik was SU’s lone player to win a singles match, while the Orange lost both of their doubles matches. Read More »
Anastasia Sysoeva, Nelly Knezkova named ACC Doubles Team of the Week
Syracuse’s No. 1 doubles pairing, Nelly Knezkova and Anastasia Sysoeva, were named the Atlantic Coast Conference Doubles Team of the Week. The duo finished 2-0 in matches against Cornell and Fordham. Read More »
Syracuse opens season with 7-0 sweep of Cornell
Each of Syracuse’s six singles participants fell behind in their second set but prevailed. Meanwhile, the Orange swept in doubles play, downing Cornell 7-0 to start their season. Read More »
Syracuse tennis adds 4 new players to 2026 roster
The new members are freshmen Ellie Rand, Emmy Beauchesne and Emma Scaldalai, and graduate student Leena Benetto. Read More »