Writer archives: Zak Wolf
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Wolf: Inconsistencies will plague Syracuse in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse has shown throughout the 2024 season that it can compete with the nation’s top teams. Yet inconsistent play down the stretch points to NCAA Tournament struggles for the Orange. Read More »
Jake Stevens selected No. 10 overall by New York Atlas in PLL Draft
Syracuse midfielder Jake Stevens was taken No. 10 overall by the New York Atlas in the Premier League Lacrosse Draft. Stevens has recorded 17 goals and 15 assists with the Orange in 2024. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse falls to No. 4 in Week 13 Inside Lacrosse Poll
After an 18-13 loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals, Syracuse men’s lacrosse fell one spot to No. 4 in the Week 13 Inside Lacrosse Poll. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse earns No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament
Syracuse men’s lacrosse has earned the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, ending a two-year drought from the tournament. SU hosts Towson on May 12 in the first round. Read More »
Arizona State transfer Journey Thompson commits to Syracuse
Former Arizona State forward Journey Thompson announced her commitment to Syracuse on social media Saturday. Thompson started 25 games and averaged 5.5 points per game with the Sun Devils as a sophomore. Read More »
No. 3 seed Duke blows out No. 2 seed Syracuse 18-13 in ACC semifinals
No. 2 seed Syracuse let up a season-high nine goals in the first quarter against No. 3 seed Duke, leading to a 18-13 loss in the ACC semifinals. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 3 seed Duke
In its first ACC Tournament appearance since 2019, No. 2 seeded Syracuse takes on No. 3 seeded Duke in the ACC semifinals. More on the Blue Devils ahead of Friday’s matchup. Read More »
No. 3 Syracuse's path to winning its 1st ACC title since 2016
No. 2 seed Syracuse will face No. 3 seed Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals Friday. If the Orange win, they will take on No. 1 seed Notre Dame or No. 4 seed Virginia in the championship. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse rises to No. 3 in Week 12 Inside Lacrosse Poll
Syracuse men's lacrosse climbed one spot in the latest Inside Lacrosse poll despite not playing since defeating Virginia on April 20. Read More »
Will Mark prioritized mindfulness to become one of the top goalies in the country
Syracuse goalie Will Mark was never the meditating type. Then, he took a mindful communications class to help improve his play, leading to a 54.7% save rate and a career-best goals allowed per game total this season. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse rises to No. 4 in Week 11 Inside Lacrosse Poll
After defeating then-No. 4 Virginia 18-17 for the first time since 2021, Syracuse rose to No. 4 in the latest Inside Lacrosse poll. Read More »
Former Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham transfers to Tennessee
Former Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham has transferred to Tennessee. Latham averaged 8.6 points and seven rebounds per game while earning an ACC All-Freshman team selection. Read More »
Joey Spallina, Will Mark among 25 nominees for Men’s Tewaaraton Award
Syracuse attack Joey Spallina and goalie Will Mark are among the 25 semifinalists for the 2024 Men’s Tewaaraton Award. Read More »
Before lacrosse career, Michael Leo shined as hard-hitting strong safety
Michael Leo improved his lacrosse skill set through the physical nature of football. The Syracuse midfielder used to punish offensive players as a strong safety in high school. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair selected No. 16 overall by Las Vegas Aces in 2024 WNBA Draft
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair was selected No. 16 overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft. In two seasons with Syracuse, Fair averaged 21 points per game and finished as the third all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history. Read More »
No. 7 Syracuse survives late comeback in 10-9 victory over North Carolina
No. 7 Syracuse allowed North Carolina to score five unanswered goals in the second half, but the Orange staved off the Tar Heels' late comeback attempt to salvage a 10-9 victory. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about North Carolina
Despite having the fourth-best faceoff percentage in the country, North Carolina scores the least amount of goals per game in the ACC. More on No. 7 Syracuse’s next opponent. Read More »
Syracuse men’s lacrosse drops to No. 7 in Week 9 Inside Lacrosse Poll
After an 18-17 loss to then-No. 13 Cornell where it blew multiple seven-goal leads, Syracuse fell to No. 7 in the latest edition of the Inside Lacrosse Poll. Read More »
Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham reportedly enters transfer portal
Syracuse women’s basketball forward Alyssa Latham has reportedly entered the transfer portal, according to Talia Goodman of The Next. The freshman averaged 8.6 points per game in her first season with the Orange. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing No. 4 Syracuse’s 1st-quarter setback vs. No. 1 Notre Dame
No. 4 Syracuse struggled to deal with No. 1 Notre Dame’s potent offense in the first quarter, allowing the most goals it’s allowed in a single quarter all season. More analysis on SU's defeat. Read More »
Syracuse men's lacrosse drops to No. 4 in Week 8 Inside Lacrosse Poll
After a 14-12 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame, Syracuse dropped one spot to No. 4 in the latest Inside Lacrosse rankings. Read More »
No. 3 Syracuse’s late push falls short in 14-12 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame
No. 3 Syracuse fell to No. 1 Notre Dame for the seventh straight time. The Orange turned the ball over 20 times en route to their five-game winning streak ending. Read More »
Christian Mulé’s connection with his brother sparked Division I success
It was something that connected us to each other.” Christian Mulé’s connection with his brother runs deep. The two battled in their backyard growing up, helping mold each other into successful Division I attackers. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 1 Notre Dame
No. 1 Notre Dame holds the highest-scoring offense and allows the least amount of goals per game in the country. More on the reigning national champions before it takes on No. 3 Syracuse. Read More »