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Writer: Michael McCleary

Syracuse to host Niagara, Patrick Beilein in December

Niagara is coached by Patrick Beilein, former Le Moyne men's basketball head coach and son of John Beilein, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Read More »

July 2, 2019 at 12:47 pm


Director of Basketball Operations Kip Wellman on leaving Syracuse: 'It was the right time'

His replacement, Peter Corasaniti, announced his return Syracuse this morning. Read More »

July 1, 2019 at 10:49 am


Tyus Battle signs with Minnesota Timberwolves as undrafted free agent

Battle's draft stock dropped in his junior year after he was a projected second round pick after his sophomore season. Read More »

June 21, 2019 at 12:27 am


Syracuse announces men's basketball matchup with Oakland

For the fourth time in its history, Syracuse will play Oakland in 2019. Read More »

June 17, 2019 at 3:50 pm


Oshae Brissett to leave Syracuse, remain in NBA Draft

Brissett averaged 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds in his sophomore year and was often one of the top-three scoring options on SU. Read More »

May 21, 2019 at 7:26 pm


Oshae Brissett invited to NBA Draft Combine

Brissett was one of 10 players from the NBA G League Combine to move onto the NBA Draft Combine. Read More »

May 14, 2019 at 6:49 pm


Syracuse blows 4-goal lead, loses in 1st round of NCAA tournament to Loyola

The Orange led 12-8 late in the third quarter before allowing seven of the last eight goals. Read More »

May 11, 2019 at 2:22 pm


Syracuse men’s lacrosse opponent preview: What to know about Loyola

The Orange play their first NCAA Tournament game against the No. 9-ranked Greyhounds. Read More »

May 10, 2019 at 10:11 pm


Jakob Phaup’s lack of a father figure didn’t stop him from becoming Syracuse’s top faceoff specialist

Phaup never knew his father, but he said he doesn’t regret anything. Read More »

May 10, 2019 at 9:20 pm


Syracuse drops to No. 10 in Inside Lacrosse rankings

Syracuse fell three spots to No. 10 in Monday's Inside Lacrosse Division-I media poll. Read More »

April 29, 2019 at 11:07 am


Duck: Michael McCleary

Asst. Sports Copy Editor | Fall 2017; Asst. Sports Digital Editor | Spring 2018; Asst. Sports Editor | Fall 2018; Sports Editor | Fall 2019 Read More »

April 29, 2019 at 4:57 am


Syracuse easily handles Navy in season-finale, 18-9

The Orange led by just one after the first quarter, but then the onslaught began. Read More »

April 20, 2019 at 7:16 pm


Danny Varello’s resurgence makes Syracuse’s faceoff unit ‘strong as it’s ever been’

Varello went 13-of-18 on his attempts Saturday after Jakob Phaup lost the first three of the match Read More »

April 18, 2019 at 12:10 am


Syracuse adjusts to North Carolina's aggression in comeback win

Syracuse turned the ball over eight times in the first half, but recovered in the second frame to win. Read More »

April 13, 2019 at 8:40 pm


Star at the X and more takeaways from No. 9 Syracuse's 12-9 win over No. 18 North Carolina

Danny Varello dominated at the faceoff X, Syracuse went on multiple scoring runs and the win helps the Orange for the ACC tournament. Read More »

April 13, 2019 at 5:53 pm


Syracuse’s second-straight dominant defensive performance leads to 13-8 win over Cornell

The Orange stole the Big Red’s game plan and limited CU’s high-octane offense to its worst showing of the season. Read More »

April 9, 2019 at 8:11 pm


Men’s lacrosse opponent preview: What to know about No. 8 Cornell

Learn about the Big Red before Tuesday’s matchup with Syracuse. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 10:38 pm


Syracuse attack Owen Seebold raised nearly $20,000 for MS research

When Seebold was a sophomore in high school, his father, Robert, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune disease. On his birthday this year, he started a fundraiser for MS research. Read More »

April 3, 2019 at 11:15 pm


Tiana Mangakahia to return for senior season

The point guard averaged 16.9 points and 8.4 assists per game this season. Read More »

April 1, 2019 at 11:42 am


Andrew Helmer’s offensive improvement shows in shot clock era

Andrew Helmer rarely shot in practice prior to this season. Now, the junior knows it’s important to be “not completely clueless.” Read More »

April 1, 2019 at 12:06 am


Tiana Mangakahia and Miranda Drummond's SU careers potentially end with NCAA tournament upset-loss

Tiana Mangakahia and Miranda Drummond have been SU’s core for two seasons. Read More »

March 26, 2019 at 1:25 am


Injuries didn’t slow Macy Miller in historic South Dakota State career

Miller tore ACLs in both knees but holds the SDSU and Summit League record for career points. Read More »

March 25, 2019 at 1:32 pm


3 things South Dakota State said ahead of NCAA tournament 2nd-round matchup with Syracuse

The Jackrabbits talked SU's team, short benches and more at Sunday’s media availability. Read More »

March 24, 2019 at 9:16 pm


3 things Syracuse said ahead of NCAA Tournament 2nd-round matchup with South Dakota State

Syracuse talked 3-point shooting, height and more at Sunday’s media day. Read More »

March 24, 2019 at 3:50 pm