Writer archives: Jordan Kimball
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Analyzing 3 players battling Uche Izoje for ACC Rookie of the Year
With just two regular-season games left, Uche Izoje has made a strong case to be the ACC Rookie of the Year. If she falls short, though, our beat writer analyzed three other players who could earn the accolade. Read More »
Syracuse University launches educational partnership with NWSL
Syracuse University announced an educational partnership with the National Women’s Soccer League Tuesday. The deal provides current and former players and their families access to online SU degrees, career opportunities and certificates. Read More »
No. 15 Syracuse nabs 1st Thorpe-era win with 15-7 victory over No. 13 Loyola
No. 15 Syracuse’s women’s lacrosse earned its first win of the season Tuesday by downing No. 13 Loyola 15-7. The victory marked Regy Thorpe’s first as SU’s head coach. Read More »
What to know about No. 15 Syracuse’s Dome battle vs. No. 13 Loyola
No. 13 Loyola doesn’t carry the same prestige as Syracuse’s first three opponents, but it still earned a top-10 win over then-No. 6 Princeton Saturday. Our beat writer has more to know about SU’s Tuesday evening battle with the Greyhounds. Read More »
Syracuse gets routed from start to finish in 82-69 loss to NC State
Although Syracuse cut a 19-point deficit to six in the third quarter, it still fell to NC State 82-69 Sunday in Raleigh, North Carolina. Read More »
What to know about NC State before it hosts Syracuse Sunday
NC State opened the season as the nation’s ninth-ranked squad, but three losses in its first six games bounced it from the poll, and it hasn’t returned since. Our beat writer has more to know about the Wolfpack, who host Syracuse Sunday. Read More »
No. 13 Syracuse flashed its promise in loss to top-ranked UNC
“I think that’s the sign of a team that’s got a lot of potential.” Syracuse women’s lacrosse suffered its second loss Friday against No. 1 North Carolina, but the defeat featured many encouraging signs for the team’s future. Read More »
Syracuse rises 1 spot to No. 13 in Inside Lacrosse Week 2 Poll
Despite dropping to 0-2, the Orange went neck-and-neck with top-ranked North Carolina before a three-goal fourth-quarter burst put UNC ahead for good. Read More »
When UNC needed a savior, Chloe Humphrey delivered. What else is new?
Syracuse contained North Carolina’s offense to just five goals on 18 shots in the first half. But in the final 30 minutes, 2025 Tewaaraton Award winner Chloe Humphrey broke out for two goals and an assist, silencing SU’s comeback hopes. Read More »
Observations from No. 14 SU’s loss to No. 1 UNC: Draw deja vu, making progress
Although Molly Guzik was expected to be Syracuse’s full-time draw specialist this season, she struggled early, forcing Joely Caramelli to step in. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s narrow loss to UNC Friday. Read More »
How 10 days in Okinawa laid the foundation for Uche Izoje’s Syracuse move
“She isn’t a finished product, and she’s as good as she is now.” Before her 10-day trip to Okinawa, Japan, Uche Izoje hadn’t been exposed to the nuances of American basketball. The experience prepped her for success at SU. Read More »
Syracuse drops 3 spots to No. 14 in Inside Lacrosse Week 1 Poll
Syracuse women’s lacrosse dropped three spots to No. 14 in Inside Lacrosse’s Week 1 Poll, released Monday morning. Read More »
Syracuse’s comeback attempt falls short in 84-65 loss to No. 6 Louisville
Syracuse dropped its second ranked matchup of the season Sunday, falling to No. 6 Louisville 84-65. Despite cutting a 22-point first-quarter deficit to single digits, SU couldn’t overcome the Cardinals’ late push. Read More »
What to know about No. 6 Louisville before Sunday matinee vs. Syracuse
Syracuse has an opportunity for a statement win against No. 6 Louisville at the JMA Wireless Dome Sunday. The Cardinals have one ACC loss. Read More »
No. 7 Maryland spoils Thorpe’s debut, downs No. 11 Syracuse 9-5
Syracuse first-year head coach Regy Thorpe’s debut was spoiled Friday, as No. 7 Maryland downed No. 11 SU 9-5. Read More »
Preview of Thorpe’s 1st game, No. 11 SU’s season opener vs. No. 7 Maryland
No. 11 Syracuse opens the Regy Thorpe era Friday against No. 7 Maryland in the JMA Wireless Dome. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Terrapins, who are led by one of the nation’s top midfielders. Read More »
Clash with 2025 national champs, 4 other must-watch games on SU’s 2026 slate
Syracuse’s 2026 schedule is the hardest in the nation, per Lacrosse Reference, filled with many long-lasting rivalries and annual classics. Our beat writer breaks down the five must-watch games throughout the slate. Read More »
When Syracuse needed a spark against Miami, Sophie Burrows stepped up
Sophie Burrows’ 16 second-half points and five total 3s charged Syracuse’s narrow victory over Miami Sunday, moving the Orange's overall record to 18-4 on the season. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win over Miami: Steady Sophie, bigs battle
Uche Izoje struggled to hit her stride Sunday against Miami, finishing with six points on 3-of-12 shooting. But Sophie Burrows stepped up to fuel Syracuse’s TK-TK win. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s victory. Read More »
Laila Phelia was much more than just a scorer against Georgia Tech
“I feel like now I’m starting to get the hang of it.” Laila Phelia nabbed a career-high seven steals in Syracuse’s 24-point win over Georgia Tech Thursday. The performance showed she’s more than just a scorer. Read More »
Observations from SU’s bounce-back win over GT: Punching 1st, same old Uche
Coming off a career game against UNC, Uche Izoje recorded her 10th double-double of the season Thursday against Georgia Tech, fueling Syracuse’s 94-70 victory. Read More »
EYES ON HER: Overlooked her whole career, Coco Vandiver is now everyone’s focus
“I went in with this attitude of, no one’s expecting anything out of me.” Four years ago, Coco Vandiver joined Syracuse as an unranked, unknown, unpopular recruit. Now, all eyes are on her as she pilots SU’s defense. Read More »
Syracuse center Uche Izoje earns 6th ACC Rookie of the Week honor
For the sixth time this season, Syracuse center Uche Izoje was named the ACC Rookie of the Week. Izoje posted a career-high 27 points and 12 rebounds in SU’s overtime loss to North Carolina Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse falls to North Carolina 77-71 in OT, ends 3-game win streak
Syracuse’s three-game win streak ended Sunday against North Carolina in a 77-71 overtime loss. The Orange trailed by as much as eight points in the fourth quarter and couldn’t complete the job in the extra five minutes. Read More »