Writer archives: Nicholas Alumkal
Contact Nicholas: njalumka@syr.edu | @nalumkal
Orange grades in miraculous NC State win: Defensive picks, receiver heroics
Syracuse’s wide receivers saw a record-tying performance from Calvin Russell III and heroics from Justus Ross-Simmons for a third ACC victory of 2026. Our beat writer has more positional grades from SU’s dramatic 34-31 win at NC State on Saturday. Read More »
What to know before SU meets No. 13 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden
Syracuse will play in Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2021 on Sunday when it meets No. 13 St. John’s. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Red Storm ahead of the Orange’s fourth game under Gerry McNamara. Read More »
Tylik Hill’s elusiveness set HS record, precedent for Syracuse success
Tylik Hill broke his New Jersey high school’s single-season rushing yards record as a senior. Now, Hill’s flashing his elusiveness for Syracuse in his sophomore season. Read More »
Ryan Moesch takes over Indiana matchup with 19 points, 6 assists
Syracuse freshman Ryan Moesch scored a team-high 19 points and took control of the game in the second half in the Orange’s narrow defeat versus Indiana. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Indiana: 3-point accuracy, post play
Syracuse men’s basketball shot 8-of-19 from 3-point range in its loss to Indiana on Monday, missing the final shot to tie the game. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s 83-80 defeat in the Gainbridge Field House. Read More »
Syracuse snaps 2-game winning streak in 18-13 loss to Clemson
Syracuse football’s two-game winning streak ended in an 18-13 defeat to Clemson on Saturday. The Orange drew within five points in the fourth quarter but couldn’t complete a third straight fourth-quarter comeback. Read More »
ACC Huddle’s Eric Mac Lain talks show’s Syracuse stop, Clemson matchup
The ACC Network’s traveling pregame show “ACC Huddle” will come to Syracuse for SU’s clash with Clemson on Saturday. Ahead of the game, our beat writer chatted with analyst Eric Mac Lain about the two teams and his thoughts on the matchup. Read More »
Class of 2027 OL Sidney Rouleau flips commitment from Michigan to Syracuse
Class of 2027 offensive lineman Sidney Rouleau has flipped his commitment from Michigan to Syracuse, he announced Friday. Rouleau is the 87th-best offensive tackle in his class and the 132nd-best player from Texas, per 247Sports. Read More »
PATH FORWARD: Bryan Blair details efforts to reach SU Athletics’ ceiling in D.O. sit-down
In a sit-down interview with SU Athletic Director Bryan Blair, The Daily Orange asked him about Syracuse’s ACC standing, weaponizing the Dome and more from his first seven months on the job. Read More »
Everything you should know ahead of Clemson’s visit to face Syracuse
After two straight wins, Syracuse welcomes Clemson to the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Tigers, who have the worst offensive efficiency in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Read More »
Father’s death weighs on Gerry McNamara’s 1st win as Syracuse head coach
Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara’s father, Gerard McNamara, died of cancer Saturday. In SU’s season-opening win over New Haven on Monday, Gerard was on Gerry’s mind. Read More »
Film Review: Inside Syracuse’s game-winning drive to secure upset SMU win
Syracuse compiled an 11-play, 68-yard fourth-quarter touchdown drive to upset No. 19 SMU on Saturday. Our beat writer analyzes film from the Orange’s game-winning march. Read More »
Gerry McNamara’s Syracuse tenure begins with 74-58 win over New Haven
Newly hired Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Gerry McNamara’s first regular-season game helming the Orange started with hype videos and thunderous applause and ended with a 74-58 win over New Haven on Monday. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s 1st matchup of 2026-27 season against New Haven
Syracuse opens its season and Gerry McNamara begins his head coaching tenure with a matchup against New Haven on Monday. Read More »
Syracuse’s D-line embodies Kehres’ ‘violent brand of football’ in SMU win
In its three-point upset win over SMU on Saturday, Syracuse’s defense recorded six sacks, seven tackles for loss and two fumbles. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over SMU: Last-gasp TD, slowing the Mustangs
Syracuse slowed No. 19 SMU’s offense, which averaged the 13th-most yards per game entering Saturday, just enough to pull out a statement ranked win. Our beat writer has more observations from Syracuse’s 30-27 victory over the Mustangs. Read More »
‘HERE TO WIN’: As a token of Syracuse’s past, Gerry McNamara plots to steer its future
Gerry McNamara is one of the most beloved players in Syracuse men’s basketball history. As the program’s next head coach, he’s tasked with reaching the heights he did as a player. Read More »
Syracuse’s Aiden Tobiason named to Julius Erving Award Watch List
Syracuse men’s basketball’s Aiden Tobiason has been named to the Julius Erving Award Watch List, the Hall of Fame announced Wednesday. Tobiason is one of 20 players at his position on the list, which honors the nation’s top small forward. Read More »
Ending NCAAT drought, ruling defensive identity among 10 unknowns for SU
Will Syracuse men’s basketball return to the NCAA Tournament? Will the Orange improve from 3-point range? Which transfer will make the biggest impact? Our beat writer has 10 pressing questions ahead of Gerry McNamara’s first season. Read More »
Fran Brown talks joy of 1st ACC win, Steve Angeli’s return in weekly presser
Fran Brown discussed Syracuse breaking its 11-game Atlantic Coast Conference skid and praised Steve Angeli’s performance against UNC on Saturday. Our beat writer has more from Brown’s weekly press conference. Read More »
Brown’s ‘amazing’ running backs carry SU to OT victory over North Carolina
Syracuse running backs carried the offense through three quarters, picking up 167 yards on the ground. The ground attack set SU up for its one-point overtime win over North Carolina on Saturday. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s OT win over UNC: Angeli returns, SU survival
Syracuse wide receiver Calvin Russell III came up clutch with a fourth-down touchdown and a two-point conversion to allow the Orange to beat North Carolina on Saturday. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 31-30 overtime triumph. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing Calvin Russell III’s 53 yards, 1 TD vs. Louisville
After recovering from an Achilles tear, Syracuse wide receiver Calvin Russell III scored his first touchdown for SU on Saturday. Our beat writer dissects Russell’s display against the Cardinals. Read More »
Observations from SU’s exhibition against Siena: Reunion day, close contest
Syracuse never separated itself from Gerry McNamara’s former team, Siena, narrowly escaping with an 81-76 exhibition win in Albany on Sunday. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s second of three preseason contests. Read More »