Writer archives: Nicholas Alumkal
Contact Nicholas: njalumka@syr.edu | @nalumkal
Former Syracuse center Tiefing Diawara reportedly commits to USF
Former Syracuse center Tiefing Diawara has committed to USF, The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman reported Wednesday. Diawara joins a Bulls squad under first-year head coach Chris Mack, who’s made the NCAA Tournament nine times. Read More »
Syracuse attack Joey Spallina named to 5-player Tewaaraton Award finalist list
Syracuse attack Joey Spallina was named to the five-player Tewaaraton Award final list, ESPNU announced Tuesday night. Spallina is tied for the ninth-most points per game in the country this season with 4.69. Read More »
Previewing No. 6 seed Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament 1st-Round clash with Yale
No. 6 seed Syracuse begins its NCAA Tournament run against Yale Sunday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Bulldogs, who have won six of their last seven games and were the last at-large team to make the tournament. Read More »
Out of net, Syracuse goalie Jimmy McCool speaks his mind on X
Syracuse goalie Jimmy McCool’s mind is empty when he’s playing. However, off the field, McCool isn’t afraid to speak on X. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse drops 2 spots to No. 8 in Inside Lacrosse Poll
After losing in the ACC Tournament Semifinals Friday, Syracuse men’s lacrosse fell two spots to No. 8 in Inside Lacrosse’s Poll, which was released Monday. The No. 6 seed Orange will play Yale in the NCAA Tournament First Round Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse earns No. 6 seed, will face Yale in NCAAT 1st Round
Syracuse men’s lacrosse earned the No. 6 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the committee announced Sunday. The Orange’s path to a first national title since 2009 begins against Yale next Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse’s defense strong early, fades late in ACC Tournament loss to UNC
In Syracuse’s 12-10 loss to North Carolina in the ACC Tournament Friday, the Orange’s defense held the Tar Heels to four first-half goals before falling late. Read More »
Observations from SU’s ACCT loss to UNC: Strong Spallina, incomplete game
No. 3 seed Syracuse’s Joey Spallina logged four assists, but the Orange still lost to No. 2 seed North Carolina in the ACC Tournament Semifinals. Our beat writer has more observations from SU's 12-10 loss. Read More »
Joey Spallina wins ACC OPOY, 3 Syracuse players earn All-ACC honors
Syracuse’s Joey Spallina took home ACC Offensive Player of the Year, announced Tuesday. Two other SU players Spallina made the All-ACC Team. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing Notre Dame’s 5-0 3rd-quarter run in win over SU
In No. 6 Syracuse’s 16-11 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame Saturday, SU’s 8-7 halftime lead evaporated after a 5-0 third-quarter Fighting Irish run. Our beat writer analyzes the tape of ND’s game-sealing jolt. Read More »
2026 forward Destiny Robinson commits to Syracuse women’s basketball
Class of 2026 forward Destiny Robinson has committed to Syracuse women’s basketball, the program announced Monday morning. Read More »
No. 5 Syracuse outgunned 16-11 at No. 1 Notre Dame in regular-season finale
No. 5 Syracuse allowed a 5-0 third-quarter run in its 16-11 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame Saturday. SU has lost five straight in South Bend. Read More »
Built to adapt: Bryan Blair arrives at Syracuse ready to navigate modern college athletics
After rising through Rice, Washington State and Toledo, incoming Director of Athletics Bryan Blair brings a record of success and adaptation to his new job. Read More »
Previewing No. 5 Syracuse's regular-season finale at No. 1 Notre Dame
No. 5 Syracuse men’s lacrosse travels to face No. 1 Notre Dame Saturday. The Orange haven’t won in South Bend since 2017. Read More »
Syracuse Athletics announces One Orange Alliance NIL partnership
Syracuse Athletics has partnered with third-party NIL collective One Orange Alliance, the program announced Tuesday. The collective allows individuals and businesses to make contributions to support SU’s teams and athletes. Read More »
Former Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman commits to St. John’s
Former Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman has committed to St. John’s, he announced on social media Monday night. The five-star recruit, per ESPN, averaged 15.3 points per game in two seasons at SU. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing Joey Spallina’s record-breaking day against Colgate
On top of breaking SU’s all-time points record, Joey Spallina had several highlight-reel plays Saturday against Colgate with a behind-the-back goal and an assist to his brother. Read More »
Joey Spallina sole SU player named to Tewaaraton Award Top 25
Attack Joey Spallina was the sole Syracuse player on the Tewaaraton Award 25-man Shortlist, ESPNU announced Saturday. Spallina ranks 14th in the nation with 4.62 points per game and is two away from setting SU’s program record. Read More »
Former Syracuse guard Luke Fennell reportedly commits to St. Mary’s
Former Syracuse men’s basketball guard Luke Fennell has committed to St. Mary’s, Syracuse.com reported Friday. The Australian spent one season with the Orange, averaging 1.1 points per game in 10 appearances. Read More »
Former Syracuse guard Madeline Potts commits to Saint Joseph’s
Former Syracuse women’s basketball guard Madeline Potts has committed to Saint Joseph’s, according to On3’s transfer portal tracker. Read More »
Ryan Beaury hired as Syracuse director of men’s basketball operations
Ryan Beaury has been hired as Syracuse’s director of men’s basketball operations, the university announced Thursday. The Syracuse alum served the same role with Gerry McNamara at Siena for the past two years. Read More »
Malian center Abdramane Siby reportedly commits to Syracuse
Malian big man Abdramane Siby has committed to Syracuse men’s basketball, DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony reported Wednesday. Read More »
Billy Dwan III selected No. 11 by Maryland Whipsnakes in PLL Draft
Dwan has scored 19 career goals for SU, the most pole scores in program history. Read More »