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Syracuse’s Wyatt Hottle has spent his life proving height doesn’t matter

Wyatt Hottle is the smallest player on Syracuse's roster. He’s spent his entire career proving that’s an advantage — not an issue. Read More »

April 29, 2026 at 11:46 pm


Previewing No. 3 seed Syracuse’s ACC Tournament Semifinal matchup vs. UNC

After finishing up its 15-game regular season slate last Saturday, Syracuse takes on North Carolina Friday to open the 2026 ACC Tournament. Read More »

April 29, 2026 at 10:13 pm


Who Syracuse men’s lacrosse needs to go through in quest for ACC title

Following a road loss to No. 1 Notre Dame, Syracuse men’s lacrosse enters the 2026 ACC Tournament as the No. 3 seed. Our beat writer examines the teams the Orange must face to earn a bid to their second consecutive ACC championship. Read More »

April 28, 2026 at 9:48 pm


Syracuse men’s lacrosse drops to No. 6 in Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll

Syracuse men’s lacrosse fell to No. 6 in Inside Lacrosse’s Week 12 Top 20 Poll, which was released Monday. Following two straight weeks at No. 5, the Orange's 16-11 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame Saturday allowed Cornell to jump over them. Read More »

April 27, 2026 at 9:21 am


Syracuse OL Da’Metrius Weatherspoon signs with Buffalo Bills as UDFA

Syracuse offensive lineman Da’Metrius Weatherspoon reportedly signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. Read More »

April 25, 2026 at 10:46 pm


Joey Spallina won the 1st half, but Shawn Lyght won when it mattered

In the first half against Tewaaraton-contending Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght, Joey Spallina scored a hat trick. But Lyght held him scoreless in the second half, leading to Syracuse’s collapse in its road loss to No. 1 ND. Read More »

April 25, 2026 at 4:43 pm


Observations from SU’s loss to ND: Ricciardelli struggles, Spallina vs. Shawn

Joey Spallina scored a first-half hat trick against star Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght, but his efforts weren’t enough to prevent Syracuse’s second-half collapse. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 16-11 loss to Notre Dame. Read More »

April 25, 2026 at 2:22 pm


Recounting John Wildhack’s accomplishments as Syracuse director of athletics

After 10 years as Syracuse’s Director of Athletics, John Wildhack stepped down from the position on Feb. 11. Before Bryan Blair officially replaces him, The Daily Orange recounts the five best accomplishments of Wildhack’s tenure. Read More »

April 22, 2026 at 10:34 pm


No. 5 Syracuse defeats Colgate 14-7 in regular-season nonconference finale

No. 5 Syracuse defeated Colgate 14-7 Saturday, closing out its regular-season nonconference slate. The win sets up a potential top-five clash against Notre Dame on the road next Saturday. Read More »

April 18, 2026 at 7:18 pm


Syracuse wing Shy Hawkins announces return to Syracuse

Syracuse wing Shy Hawkins has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will return to the Orange, she announced on social media Friday. Hawkins started 17 games last season, the fifth-most of any SU player. Read More »

April 17, 2026 at 5:41 pm


Previewing No. 5 Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s nonconference finale vs. Colgate

In its regular season nonconference finale, Syracuse men’s lacrosse hosts Colgate Saturday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Raiders ahead of the matchup. Read More »

April 15, 2026 at 11:50 pm


Dante Bowen selected by California Redwoods with 30th pick in 2026 PLL Draft

Syracuse shortstick defensive midfielder Dante Bowen was selected by the California Redwoods with the 30th overall pick in the 2026 PLL Draft. Bowen will join SU teammate Michael Leo on the Redwoods. Read More »

April 14, 2026 at 9:31 pm


Luke Rhoa selected by New York Atlas 16th overall in 2026 PLL Draft

Rhoa has been a starter through the past two seasons for the Orange, and accrued 79 goals across his 64 games with the program. Read More »

April 14, 2026 at 8:17 pm


Former Syracuse point guard Camdyn Nelson transfers to Northwestern

Former Syracuse point guard Camdyn Nelson is transferring to Northwestern, she announced on Instagram Sunday. Nelson will join a backcourt that’s graduating point guard Caroline Lau, who Nelson played alongside in high school. Read More »

April 12, 2026 at 2:38 pm


Jimmy McCool responds to UNC benching by outperforming UVA’s Jake Marek

Last week, Syracuse goalie Jimmy McCool got benched for the second time in his career. He responded by backstopping SU’s 14-9 win over UVA. Read More »

April 11, 2026 at 9:10 pm


Observations from SU’s win over UVA: McCool resurgence, Hottle wakes up

While Virginia goalie Jake Marek saved just three of 17 shots on goal, Jimmy McCool helped backstop Syracuse in its 14-9 win Saturday. Read More »

April 11, 2026 at 6:31 pm


With Luke Rhoa, Syracuse’s midfield features ‘best shooter in the country’

“You don’t become the best shooter in the country by not working that hard.” Through his regimented shot routine, Syracuse senior midfielder Luke Rhoa molded himself into one of the country’s top shooters. Read More »

April 8, 2026 at 11:25 pm


Syracuse forward Aurora Almón reportedly enters transfer portal

Almon made four starts in 29 appearances for the Orange. Her departure leaves SU with just four currently rostered players. Read More »

April 6, 2026 at 2:27 pm


Syracuse guard Camdyn Nelson announces intent to enter transfer portal

Syracuse women’s basketball guard Camdyn Nelson intends to enter the transfer portal, she announced on Instagram Sunday. Read More »

April 5, 2026 at 6:25 pm


Syracuse earns 7 Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American selections

Four Syracuse players were named to an Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American team, and three additional players earned an honorable mention. Senior attack Joey Spallina was SU’s lone First Team Selection. Read More »

April 3, 2026 at 11:43 am


Syracuse forward Justus Fitzgerald intends to enter transfer portal

Former Syracuse forward Justus Fitzgerald intends to enter the transfer portal, she announced on social media Tuesday. Fitzgerald averaged 2.0 points across 11 games in her first season with the Orange. Read More »

March 31, 2026 at 4:17 pm


No. 5 Syracuse outlasts No. 6 Duke 16-15 in ACC-opening thriller

No. 5 Syracuse men’s lacrosse defeated No. 6 Duke 16-15 in a back-and-forth affair Saturday, earning its first ACC win of the season. Read More »

March 28, 2026 at 4:52 pm


Previewing No. 5 Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s matchup vs. No. 6 Duke

Syracuse men’s lacrosse opens its Atlantic Coast Conference slate against No. 6 Duke, which has won its first eight games. However, the Blue Devils have only defeated two currently ranked teams. Read More »

March 25, 2026 at 11:57 pm


Rory Connor usually scores hat tricks with ease. But not against Syracuse.

“If they’re gonna get it, they’re gonna earn it.” Georgetown’s Rory Connor entered Sunday leading the nation with 4.50 goals per game, scoring hat tricks in each game. Syracuse limited him to just two in its win. Read More »

March 22, 2026 at 6:53 pm