Writer: Spencer Brod
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 »
Syracuse ice hockey beats Lindenwood 2-1, improves to .500
“I think we have raised our standard a lot since back then (November).” After falling to Lindenwood 4-1 on Nov. 8, 2025, Syracuse rode a strong penalty kill and two third-period goals to a 2-1 victory over LU Friday night. Read More »
Tessa Janecke has dominated college hockey. That didn’t change against SU.
“(Janecke and PSU’s Grace Outwater) are a threat every time they step on the ice.” Despite Syracuse’s valiant effort, it fell 3-2 to Penn State Saturday due to Tessa Janecke’s two goals. Janecke is PSU’s all-time goals leader. Read More »
Ava Drabyk shines despite SU’s 4-1 loss to No. 4 Penn State
Despite Syracuse’s 4-1 loss to No. 4 Penn State Friday, Ava Drabyk shined in net, saving 36-of-39 shots. Read More »
Syracuse’s Ava Drabyk named to HCA National Goalie of Year Watchlist
Syracuse goalie Ava Drabyk was named to the Hockey Commissioners Association National Goalie of the Year Watchlist, the organization announced Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse defeats Virginia 79-60 behind Laila Phelia’s career day
Behind Laila Phelia’s career-high 38 points and Sophie Burrows 21, Syracuse rode a strong second half to a 79-60 win over Virginia Sunday. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball uses dominant 1st quarter to thrash Colgate 88-42
Syracuse jumped out to a 24-5 lead after the first quarter and never looked back in its 88-42 thrashing of Colgate Wednesday. Read More »
Observations from SU's win vs. Colgate: Hot start, Burrows shines
Syracuse cruised to an 88-42 win over Colgate Wednesday night behind Uche Izoje’s 16 points and Sophie Burrows’ 13. Read More »
Syracuse ice hockey ties Robert Morris 2-2, falls in shootout
Despite a strong third period highlighted by Heidi Knoll’s game-tying goal, Syracuse tied Robert Morris 2-2 Saturday and fell in the shootout. Read More »
4 takeaways from Syracuse’s season so far: Home struggles, Drabyk’s ascension
Syracuse ice hockey is 8-10-2 nearly halfway through its season, and is currently on a two-game winning streak. SPENCER has four takeaways from the first half of the Orange’s 2025-26 campaign. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball downs Howard 78-62, improves to 6-1
Behind 34 combined points from Uche Izoje and Laila Phelia along with improved shooting efficiency, Syracuse downed Howard 78-62 Sunday in a get-right game. SU improved to 6-1 with the victory. Read More »
Syracuse ties No. 5 Cornell 2-2, snaps 17-game losing streak to Big Red
Behind Ava Drabyk’s career-high 48 saves and Stella Costabile’s third-period equalizer, Syracuse tied No. 5 Cornell 2-2 and won the shootout Tuesday night. The tie snaps the Orange’s 17-game losing streak to the Big Red. Read More »
Syracuse grabs 24 offensive rebounds in win against Utah
Despite trailing 25-21 at half, Syracuse beat Utah 61-49 Friday thanks to its 24 offensive rebounds. Journey Thompson snagged eight while Uche Izoje added four. Read More »