Writer: Mauricio Palmar
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »

