Writer archives: Spencer Brod
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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 »
Molly Guzik’s breakout season reaches apex with 6 goals in win over NU
“She’s a student of the game.” In No. 15 Syracuse women’s lacrosse’s 9-6 win over No. 4 Northwestern Thursday, Molly Guzik exploded for a career-high six goals. It brings her total to a team-high 23 this season. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 9-6 win over NU: Guzik goes wild, Adamson silenced
No. 15 Syracuse women’s lacrosse won its fifth straight game with a 9-6 upset victory over No. 4 Northwestern Thursday night. Molly Guzik notched six goals and the Orange silenced Olivia Adamson and Madison Taylor. Read More »
Syracuse ice hockey’s Ava Drabyk wins February AHA Goaltender of the Month
Syracuse ice hockey freshman Ava Drabyk won the AHA’s February Goaltender of the Month award, the conference announced. Drabyk saved 181 shots at an 89.6% rate across seven games last month. Read More »
Syracuse ice hockey’s Peyton Armstrong named to AHA All-Tournament Team
Syracuse ice hockey forward Peyton Armstrong was named to the AHA’s All-Tournament Team, the conference announced. Read More »
Suffocating defense propels No. 14 Syracuse’s 13-3 Virginia Tech skewering
No. 14 Syracuse women’s lacrosse’s defense flourished in its 13-3 thrashing of VT Friday. Daniella Guyette had a season-best performance in goal and the Orange allowed 14 shots overall Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over VT: Stifling defense, 1st-quarter statement
Syracuse women’s lacrosse eclipsed .500 for the first time this season with a 13-3 win over Virginia Tech Friday behind a stifling defense and fast start. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s dominant win. Read More »
Data dive: 4 numbers behind Syracuse ice hockey’s turbulent 15-18-4 season
Syracuse ice hockey’s season ended Saturday after falling to Penn State in the AHA Semifinals. From Ava Drabyk’s stellar save rate to a porous power-play unit, here are four numbers that defined SU’s 15-18-4 campaign. Read More »
Syracuse’s offense stumbles in season-ending 2-1 loss to No. 3 Penn State
Despite holding Penn State to just two goals, Syracuse’s offense laid an egg Saturday in its season-ending 2-1 AHA Semifinals loss to Penn State. From careless turnovers to poor shot selection, the unit was its Achilles heel. Read More »
Syracuse dominated by Penn State’s Olympians in 7-0 AHA Semifinal loss
After starring at the Milan Winter Olympics earlier this month, Tessa Janecke, Matilde Fantin and Nicole Hall combined for five goals in Game 1. Read More »
Syracuse softball cancels Sunday game due to inclement weather
Due to inclement weather in Lynchburg, Virginia, Syracuse softball canceled its game Sunday against Toledo. The Orange went 3-1 across four games at the Liberty Classic. Read More »
Syracuse outlasts RIT 4-3 in 2OT thriller, advances to AHA Semifinals
“When you come down to your second overtime, it’s about heart and grit, and we found a way to put it in the net.” Syracuse’s season continued Saturday with a thrilling double-overtime win over RIT in the AHA Quarterfinals. Read More »
Though Jackson Kinsler was humbled at BU, she’s made a statement at Syracuse
Jackson Kinsler played sparingly as a freshman at Boston University. After entering the transfer portal, she’s found stability at Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse softball mercy-ruled 9-0 by Ohio State for 2nd straight loss
Syracuse softball was mercy-ruled 9-0 by Ohio State Sunday, going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Read More »
Syracuse has trended upward since November. Saturday’s loss was 2 steps back.
Needing a win and RIT loss to be the AHA’s No. 3 seed in the postseason, Syracuse instead folded and lost 7-0 to No. 13 Mercyhurst. Read More »
Syracuse ties No. 13 Mercyhurst 2-2, wins shootout
Syracuse has struggled against Mercyhurst, entering Friday 15-55-5 all-time against the Lakers. But behind Jackson Kinsler’s third-period equalizer and Emma Gnade’s heroics, SU tied No. 13 Mercyhurst 2-2 and won the shootout. Read More »
Syracuse club ice hockey celebrates growth at 2nd Women in Sports Weekend
“It’s so great to see everyone come out to support us and our journey.” Syracuse women’s club ice hockey hosted its second annual Women in Sports Weekend Friday and Saturday, showcasing the program’s upward trajectory over the last few years. Read More »
Ava Drabyk’s ‘high-level’ experience on Team Canada prepped her for Syracuse
“It was awesome to live that out.” Ava Drabyk has leaned on her experience playing for Team Canada’s U18 squad in Finland to have an elite freshman campaign at Syracuse. Read More »
Poor 3rd period plunges Syracuse to 4-0 loss vs. Lindenwood
Despite a scoreless first two periods, Syracuse allowed four third-period goals in its 4-0 loss to Lindenwood Saturday. Read More »