Writer archives: Spencer Brod
Contact Spencer: sabrod@syr.edu | @spencerbrod20
Previewing Canisius women’s basketball before Syracuse’s 4th 2026-27 test
A year after going 5-24, Canisius women’s basketball is 2-0 to begin this season, led by Sofia Vitucci, Shariah Gailes and Aubree Hupp. Our beat writer has more on the Golden Griffins before they face Syracuse on Sunday at the JMA Wireless Dome. Read More »
Uche Izoje’s 22 points, 10 rebounds power Syracuse to win over Siena
Uche Izoje led Syracuse with 22 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday, powering its win over Siena. It was Izoje’s second double-double of the year. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win over Siena: Slow start, Rambus comfortable
Syracuse women’s basketball beat Siena 82-58 on Wednesday night in the JMA Wireless Dome. Even in the win, SU started slow and let the Saints stay competitive into the second half. Here are more observations from the game. Read More »
Inside the numbers behind another woeful Syracuse women’s soccer campaign
In Syracuse women’s soccer’s 2026 season, Maya Naimoli led the ACC in saves as SU scored the fewest goals in the conference. Our beat writer has more stats from the Orange’s season as they failed to reach the postseason for the 14th straight year. Read More »
Syracuse trounces Cornell 80-48 to start 2-0 for 2nd straight season
Syracuse women’s basketball led by as much as 41 and never trailed in its 80-48 thrashing of Cornell on Sunday. Uche Izoje led SU with 22 points, and the Orange allowed just two second-quarter points. Read More »
What to know about Cornell before clash with Syracuse women’s basketball
Led by Rachel Kaus and Clarke Jackson, Cornell is 1-1 this season after finishing 9-18 last year. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Big Red before they take on Syracuse women’s basketball on Sunday. Read More »
SU misses postseason for 14th straight year, ends 2026 with 2-0 loss to Cal
Syracuse women’s soccer ended its season with a 2-0 loss to Cal on Thursday at SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange finished 2026 with a 4-11-2 record and had just one Atlantic Coast Conference win for the second straight year. Read More »
Syracuse forces 29 turnovers in season-opening rout of Sacred Heart
In its season-opening 75-48 win over Sacred Heart, Syracuse women’s basketball forced 29 turnovers. Célaine Ricco led SU with seven steals while Emely Rodriguez added four. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s season-opening win: 2 Izojes, Ricco’s debut
Behind 29 forced turnovers and 29 combined points from Uche Izoje and Emely Rodriguez, Syracuse beat Sacred Heart 75-48 in its season opener Tuesday. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s first triumph of 2026. Read More »
SU women’s soccer allows 88th-minute goal in crushing 2-1 loss to Miami
One year after beating Miami for its first ACC win since 2022, Syracuse women’s soccer fell 2-1 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night. Read More »
FINDING HER FIT: Sarah Rambus left Oregon to grow. She trusts SU will help her do that.
Sarah Rambus felt her potential wasn’t being maximized at Oregon. She transferred to Syracuse, hoping to form a potent frontcourt duo with Uche Izoje. Read More »
Revisiting SU women’s soccer's 1st ACC win since 2022 ahead of Miami clash
Syracuse women’s soccer broke its three year ACC win drought Oct. 11, 2025 against Miami. Before SU’s clash with the Hurricanes Thursday, our beat writer revisits the Orange’s most memorable win of Nicky Thrasher Adams’ tenure. Read More »
Who are Syracuse women’s basketball’s 10 most influential players?
Syracuse women’s basketball looks to make its third NCAA Tournament in four years this season. Before its Nov. 3 season opener, our beat writer details SU’s 10 most important players for this year, from Uche Izoje to Jaleesa Molina. Read More »
Syracuse to play Princeton, Cornell at 2027 Corrigan Sports Lonestar Classic
Syracuse men’s lacrosse will play Princeton and Cornell at the 2027 Corrigan Sports Lonestar Classic, Inside Lacrosse reported Wednesday. SU faces the Tigers on March 5 and the Big Red on March 7 at SMU’s Ford Stadium. Read More »
Sophie Burrows’ homecoming, Puerto Rico trip accent SU’s 2026-27 schedule
Syracuse women’s basketball begins its regular season Nov. 3 with a home game against Sacred Heart. Our beat writer has four dates to mark down on SU’s 2026-27 schedule, which includes a trip to Puerto Rico and 18 ACC games. Read More »
Syracuse allows season-high 30 shots in defeat to No. 8 Stanford
In Syracuse’s 2-0 loss to No. 8 Stanford on Thursday, it allowed the Cardinal to control possession, create open space and unleash 30 shots — the most SU’s given up this season. Read More »
Syracuse women’s soccer crushed 4-0 by No. 15 Virginia
One game after its first ACC home win in four years, Syracuse women’s soccer lost its momentum in a 4-0 loss to No. 15 Virginia on Saturday. SU was outshot 23-1 and allowed a season-high four goals. Read More »
Gabby Wisbeck took ‘extra mile’ to stay occupied through high school to SU
Gabby Wisbeck has always ensured she’s fully occupied. Whether it was balancing multiple high school trainings or juggling soccer and SU’s ambulance club, she always stays busy. Read More »
SU women’s soccer drops ACC opener to BC for 7th straight loss vs. Eagles
Syracuse women’s soccer fell 2-0 to Boston College in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener Sunday. The Orange were outshot 14-6, resulting in their seventh straight loss versus the Eagles. Read More »
After 2 injuries in 2 years at Michigan, Vickie Jones spearheads SU’s attack
Vickie Jones couldn’t unlock her full potential at Michigan due to a torn ACL and a bone bruise. After transferring to Syracuse, she’s led SU’s offense with a team-leading three goals. Read More »
Storylines from SU’s 6 matches: Naimoli’s excellent start, formation tweaks
Syracuse women’s soccer’s new 4-5-1 formation has stabilized its defense, helping it to three clean sheets in the last four games. Our beat writer has more takeaways from SU’s 3-1-2 start to 2026 ahead of ACC play on Sept. 13. Read More »
Syracuse women’s soccer ties Harvard 0-0 in stalemate
Three days after losing to Niagara at home, Syracuse women’s soccer drew against Harvard 0-0 Sunday. The Orange recorded a season-high 16 shots. Read More »
Missed opportunities haunt Syracuse women’s soccer in 2-1 loss to Niagara
Despite outshooting Niagara 12-7, Syracuse couldn’t take advantage of several scoring chances in its 2-1 loss to the Purple Eagles Thursday. Read More »
Offensive breakthrough powers Syracuse women’s soccer past Princeton 3-0
Despite a downpour through the second-half, Syracuse’s offense broke through Sunday. Farrah Stephens-Martin and Abby Incorvaia’s goals kept it unbeaten. Read More »