Writer archives: Spencer Brod
Contact Spencer: sabrod@syr.edu | @spencerbrod20
4 questions Syracuse women’s soccer faces entering 2026 campaign
Syracuse women’s soccer enters the 2026 campaign off a 5-9-4 2025 season and faces immense uncertainty at goalie and on offense. Our beat writer breaks down four key questions facing SU this year. Read More »
Syracuse ice hockey hires Brian Idalski as next head coach
Brian Idalski has been named Syracuse ice hockey’s next head coach, SU announced Tuesday. Idalski, 55, has 25 years of coaching experience at the Division I, PWHL and international levels. Read More »
Syracuse gains commitment from 2027 3-star defender Drew Rothman
Class of 2027 three-star defender Drew Rothman has committed to Syracuse men’s lacrosse, he announced on social media Monday. The 6-foot-3, 180-pounder plays as both a close defender and long-stick midfielder. Read More »
3-star edge Braylon Otis flips commitment from Boston College to Syracuse
2027 three-star edge rusher Braylon Otis flipped his commitment from Boston College to Syracuse, he announced on social media Sunday. Otis, a Liverpool, New York, native, initially committed to BC on Feb. 9. Read More »
Class of 2027 3-star offensive lineman Nico Ramos commits to Syracuse
Three-star offensive lineman Nico Ramos has committed to Syracuse, he announced on social media Sunday. Ramos is SU’s 15th class of 2027 commit and held offers from 16 other Power Four schools. Read More »
Grading Syracuse softball’s lackluster 2026 campaign by position
Syracuse softball finished its 2026 season 4-18 in ACC play and 18-26 overall. From inconsistent hitting to lackluster defense, a variety of factors contributed to SU’s poor campaign. Read More »
Former Temple forward Jaleesa Molina commits to Syracuse
Former Temple forward Jaleesa Molina has committed to Syracuse women's basketball, the program announced Wednesday. Across three years with the Owls, Molina averaged 7.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Read More »
Former Syracuse forward Justus Fitzgerald commits to Hampton
Former Syracuse women’s basketball forward Justus Fitzgerald committed to Hampton, she announced on social media Monday. Read More »
Syracuse falls 13-7 to No. 25 Louisville for 3rd straight loss
Syracuse softball’s ACC woes continued in its 13-7 loss to No. 25 Louisville Sunday. SU was swept in conference play for the fourth time in 2026 and is on the verge of missing the ACC Tournament for the second straight year. Read More »
SU remains winless vs. ranked opponents with 13-5 loss to No. 25 Louisville
Syracuse led 5-0 in the fifth inning but allowed 10 fifth-inning runs en route to a 13-5 mercy-rule loss to No. 25 Louisville Friday. SU remains winless against ranked opponents with the defeat. Read More »
Britni Smith steps down as Syracuse women’s ice hockey head coach
Syracuse women’s ice hockey head coach Britni Smith announced Thursday she’s stepping down from her position to spend more time with family. Smith guided SU to a 47-89-9 record and three postseason wins during her four-year tenure. Read More »
Syracuse’s faint ACC Tournament hopes sink further with 6-2 loss to ND
Despite outhitting Notre Dame 9-8, Syracuse’s faint ACC Tournament hopes sank further with a 6-2 loss to the Fighting Irish Friday. Julianna Verni surrendered six runs and SU went just 2-of-9 with runners in scoring position. Read More »
Colgate’s Casey Quinson sparked creativity with backyard games, brotherhood
Casey Quinson (left) poses in a hockey rink alongside his brother, Tommy. Practices with Tommy influenced Casey's creative lacrosse playstyle in his youth. Read More »
Ranking Syracuse softball’s top 5 performers in topsy-turvy 2026 season
Despite Syracuse softball’s mediocre 14-17 record, Madison Knight, Jadyn Burney and other key contributors are having quality seasons. Our beat writer ranks SU’s top five players in 2026 thus far. Read More »
Julianna Verni’s 13 strikeouts fuel Syracuse’s gritty 4-1 win over BC
Despite entering Friday with a 6.20 earned run average, Julianna Verni’s career-high 13 strikeouts guided Syracuse to a 4-1 win over BC. Read More »
Syracuse’s late comeback falls short in 6-5 loss to Pitt
After an exhilarating 9-6 win Thursday, Syracuse returned to the loss column with a 6-5 defeat to Pitt Friday. SU starter Julianna Verni was tagged for six runs, and the Orange’s offense couldn’t cash in off Pitt reliever Allie Lukaszewicz. Read More »
Syracuse snaps 7-game skid with thrilling 9-6 extra-inning win over Pitt
Despite squandering a five-run lead, Madison Knight’s two-run double propelled Syracuse to a thrilling 9-6 extra-inning victory over Pitt Thursday to snap its seven-game losing streak. It’s the Orange’s first ACC win all season. Read More »
Local readers, book club members become ‘neighbors’ at Parthenon Books
As the only independent bookstore in downtown Syracuse, Parthenon Books has survived by hosting book clubs and trivia nights. Read More »
SU softball’s series finale against Virginia canceled due to weather
Syracuse softball’s series finale against No. 18 Virginia Sunday was canceled due to inclement weather, the team announced. Read More »
Syracuse holds Virginia scoreless for 31 straight minutes in narrow 6-5 win
No. 9 Syracuse women’s lacrosse held No. 20 Virginia scoreless for 31 straight minutes during its 6-5 win Saturday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 6-5 win over UVA: Balanced scoring, dull 3rd quarter
Despite a poor third quarter and stagnant late offense, No. 9 Syracuse women’s lacrosse scraped out a 6-5 win over No. 20 Virginia Saturday for its seventh straight victory. Read More »
Syracuse softball’s home opener postponed due to inclement weather
Syracuse softball’s Friday home opener against No. 18 Virginia was canceled due to inclement weather, the team announced Thursday. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday. Read More »
Syracuse falls 11-6 to No. 10 Florida State, swept to open ACC play
Despite a six-run fourth inning, Syracuse’s pitching and defense imploded in its 11-6 loss to No. 10 Florida State Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse dismantled 13-1 by No. 10 FSU, mercied for 2nd straight game
Syracuse softball was obliterated 13-1 by No. 10 Florida State Saturday, getting mercied for the second straight day. Read More »