Writer: Mauricio Palmar
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Syracuse wing Shy Hawkins has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will return to the Orange, she announced on social media Friday.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 »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Georgetown: Dome Mullen, Connor gone
No. 8 Syracuse men’s lacrosse focused on low shots to defeat No. 13 Georgetown, while SU’s defense held Rory Connor without a hat trick for the first time all season. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s win over the Hoyas. Read More »
Inspired by her dad, Audi Crooks marches Iowa State into NCAA Tournament
Audi Crooks’ father, Jimmie, passed away when she was 16. As the center leads Iowa State into the NCAA Tournament against Syracuse, his memory guides her through superstardom. Read More »
Palmar: ACC Tournament proved Syracuse lacks depth to win in March
Syracuse primarily relied on four double-digit scorers in its resurgent 23-win season. With Dominique Darius out, our columnist argues SU’s lack of depth will lead to an early NCAA Tournament exit for the Orange. Read More »
4 keys to unlocking a successful Syracuse NCAA Tournament run
For the second time in three seasons, Syracuse women’s basketball is heading to Storrs, Connecticut, for the NCAA Tournament. Our beat writer has four keys for the Orange to make a deeper March Madness run this season. Read More »
Teams have tried to stifle Joey Spallina’s passing. Air Force failed.
Joey Spallina entered Thursday averaging two assists per game. But in No. 8 SU’s win over Air Force, he ignited for a career-high eight. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Air Force: Surgical Spallina, defensive woes
Joey Spallina assisted SU’s first four goals against Air Force Thursday, while Finn Thomson tallied his fifth consecutive multi-goal game. Read More »
Syracuse loses to Louisville again, falls 87-61 in ACC Tournament Quarterfinals
Syracuse failed to establish its offensive rhythm early against Louisville Friday. SU couldn’t overcome its halftime deficit and exited the ACC Tournament in the quarterfinals with an 87-61 defeat. Read More »