Writer archives: Toph McWilliams
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Syracuse field hockey suffocated by stifling Princeton defense in NCAAT loss
In its 4-0 NCAA Tournament loss to Princeton on Friday, Syracuse recorded just six total shots and two on goal. It’s the second straight year the Tigers’ defense dominated SU in the tournament. Read More »
Her sister’s time with Lynn Farquhar piqued Belle van de Pas’ interest in SU
Belle van de Pas first met Syracuse field hockey head coach Lynn Farquhar over a cup of coffee. Farquhar coached her sister Pieke in 2023. Three years later, Belle has started all 18 games in midfield, putting over 80% of her shots on goal. Read More »
Syracuse wins 1st-ever ACC Championship in shootout against Boston College
No. 4 seed Syracuse defeated No. 6 Boston College 1-0 Thursday in Chapel Hill for its first-ever ACC Championship. Sammie Goin and Taylor Bigbie scored in the shootout, while Jessie Eiselin held a clean sheet. Read More »
Aubrey Turner’s 1 goal, 3 assists will SU to ACC Championship win over Louisville
Despite an injury scare that caused her to briefly exit, Aubrey Turner tallied one goal and three assists in Syracuse’s 4-3 ACC Championship Quarterfinal win over Louisville on Tuesday. Read More »
Mapping No. 4 seed SU field hockey’s path to 1st ACC Championship
No. 4 seed Syracuse field hockey will face No. 5 seed Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday. Our beat writer maps the Orange’s potential path to securing their first ACC Championship. Read More »
No. 14 Syracuse hands No. 16 Cal 1st road loss, wins 2-1 in shootout
No. 14 Syracuse beat No. 16 California in a shootout, 2-1, on Sunday to hand the Golden Bears their first road loss of the season. Read More »
With Bo Madden out, Hattie Madden carries Syracuse to win over Stanford
With her twin sister out with a day-to-day injury, Hattie Madden led No. 14 Syracuse field hockey with four shots and a goal in its 3-2 win over Stanford on Friday. Read More »
Racing soapbox cars ignites 'neighborhood affinity' at Tipp Hill Derby Fest
The second annual Tipp Hill Derby Fest was held this weekend, featuring homemade cars and an improved race track. Read More »
No. 11 Syracuse pesters No. 16 Louisville with 19 shots in 4-2 win
No. 11 Syracuse tried 19 shots, its most in an ACC game this year, in its 4-2 win over No. 16 Louisville on Friday. The victory improves the Orange to 7-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play. Read More »
No. 9 Syracuse field hockey’s offense stymied in 2-0 loss to No. 3 Duke
Despite Jessie Eiselin’s 10 saves, Syracuse field hockey’s offense failed to break through a stifling Duke defense in a 2-0 loss Friday. It’s the Orange's second consecutive loss and first time getting shut out in 2026. Read More »
3 SU players’ shared high school years shape their influence on the Orange
Aubrey Turner, Tane King and Taylor Bigbie led The Hill School to an undefeated 2024 season. The three are now standouts at SU. Read More »
SU students’ music tastes adapt with new seasons, activities and friends
The fall season not only marks a new semester at Syracuse University, but when SU students shift their music taste to represent the season. Read More »
No. 11 Syracuse field hockey begins ACC play with 3-0 upset over No. 9 UVA
No. 11 Syracuse field hockey upset No. 9 Virginia 3-0 Friday behind two penalty corner goals and Jessie Eiselin’s six saves. It’s the Orange’s first regular-season win against UVA since 2015. Read More »
Syracuse plagued by missed chances in narrow shootout win vs. UMass Lowell
Syracuse field hockey couldn’t break past UMass Lowell until a shootout, converting just two of its 19 shots in a narrow 3-2 win over the River Hawks at J.S. Coyne Stadium. Read More »
J.S. Coyne’s blue turf finished, will serve as prototype for 2028 Olympics
Syracuse’s home surface is finally complete, meaning the team won’t have to travel to Cornell anymore for practice. The blue field serves as a prototype for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Read More »
No. 12 Syracuse field hockey defeats Ohio State 3-2 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
Despite falling behind early, No. 12 Syracuse defeated Ohio State 3-2 Friday evening in the Big Ten Challenge. Read More »
SU field hockey’s Jovie Weaver named ACC Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Syracuse field hockey forward Jovie Weaver has been named Atlantic Coast Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. The freshman posted a team-high two goals, both of which were game-winners, in two games. Read More »
No. 9 Syracuse field hockey bests Fairfield 2-1 in season opener
No. 9 Syracuse field hockey dispatched Fairfield 2-1 to open its season. The Orange were guided by underclassmen, as sophomore Aubrey Turner and freshman Jovie Weaver netted goals, while freshman Jess Liddell dished an assist. Read More »
Syracuse field hockey's Aubrey Turner named to Preseason All-ACC Team
Syracuse forward Aubrey Turner was named to the Preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference Team, the conference announced Friday morning. Turner is one of two sophomores on the list of the league’s 13 best players. Read More »
Syracuse exits ACC Tournament in 4-1 loss to Wake Forest
Despite beating Wake Forest 4-3 earlier this season, No. 13 seed Syracuse could not do it again in the ACC Tournament Wednesday. Read More »
No. 13 seed Syracuse tennis’ path to 1st-ever ACC Championship
After finishing its regular season 7-12, No. 13 seed Syracuse faces off with No. 12 seed Wake Forest Wednesday in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Our beat writer details how SU can capture its first-ever conference championship. Read More »
SU beats Georgia Tech 4-1 for 1st win over Yellow Jackets in 5 years
Syracuse tennis defeated Georgia Tech for the first time in five years with a 4-1 home victory Friday. Read More »
Outdoor frailties limit Syracuse tennis ahead of ACC Tournament
Syracuse tennis has recorded a measly 1-7 record during outdoor matches in 2026. With the ACC Tournament set to begin in the middle of April, the Orange must halt the trend if they hope to embark on a run. Read More »
Syracuse tennis secures 4-3 road win over Wake Forest, earns 2nd ACC victory
Syracuse tennis defeated Wake Forest 4-3 on the road Friday, earning its second ACC win. With Nelly Knezkova back in the lineup, the Orange were at full strength and outlasted the Demon Deacons in a match that lasted nearly four hours. Read More »