Writer archives: Zak Wolf
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All-around scoring leads Syracuse past Northeastern in 79-57 victory
Georgia Woolley's 17 points led nine Syracuse scorers in a 79-57 win over Northeastern. The Orange have now won four straight. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of Northeastern
After facing its second consecutive Power Five opponent, Syracuse faces off against Northeastern. The Huskies are coming off of back-to-back losses while the Orange look to string together its fourth straight win. Read More »
Syracuse survives season-high 24 turnovers against Alabama for 3rd straight win
Despite defeating Alabama 79-73, Syracuse turned the ball over a season-high 24 times. Read More »
Sophie Burrows' knockdown shooting stems from consistent routine
Burrows has always been known for her 3-point shooting, constantly working to develop her stroke. With her quick release and consistent form, teammates and coaches said that Burrows’ shot is “the same every time.” Read More »
Former SU student sues university over hiring of former tennis coach
Former SU student Carolyn Mahoney issued a summons to Syracuse University through the New York State Supreme Court Friday regarding an alleged sexual assault by former tennis coach Jessie Dwire. Read More »
Secondary scorers have helped Syracuse to 5-1 start
Through six games, Syracuse (5-1, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) is averaging 81.5 points per game, in large part due to its role players stepping up. Read More »
Syracuse’s post defense sparks 71-54 win over Northern Iowa
Syracuse held Northern Iowa’s leading scorer Grace Boffeli to just eight points while Kyra Wood finished with five blocks in the Orange's 71-54 win. Read More »
Balanced scoring effort leads Syracuse to blowout 105-56 win over Chaminade
Despite Judah Mintz finishing with a career-low in points, seven Syracuse players finished in double figures as the Orange defeated Chaminade 105-56. Read More »
Jeorgio Kocevski's return not enough in 3-0 loss to No. 8 New Hampshire
“They really did a good job of picking up their second balls and I thought physically, they won those battles.” Despite the return of Jeorgio Kocesvki, Syracuse failed to win the midfield battle in a 3-0 loss to New Hampshire. Read More »
Syracuse defeats BU 3-1 in 1st round of NCAA tournament, scores 3 goals in 11-minute span
“We’ve shown this year that resilience to go down and have the ability to kind of bounce back.” Syracuse conceded a goal in the third minute and responded with three first-half goals, besting Boston University 3-1 to open the NCAA tournament. Read More »
Abdi Salim took a chance on playing for Somalia. Now, he’s captain.
“He left there as a refugee and returned as the king:” Abdi Salim's family left Somalia as a refugee to Kenya. After years away from home and a developed soccer career, Salim is representing his homeland in the World Cup qualifiers. Read More »
Dyaisha Fair scores game-high 16 points off bench in win over Coppin State
For the first time since transferring to Syracuse, point guard Dyaisha Fair didn’t start. The Orange still had no problem defeating Coppin State 80-47, led by Fair's 16 points. Read More »
Notebook: SU’s roadmap to a 2nd NCAA Championship
Syracuse hosts Boston University Thursday to begin its national championship defense. For the first time since 2018, SU clinched consecutive NCAA Tournament berths, but qualified as an at-large bid. Read More »
Syracuse clinches 2nd straight NCAA tournament appearance
Syracuse received an at-large bid to the 2023 NCAA Tournament and will host Boston University Thursday. Read More »
Despite blowout victory over CCSU, Syracuse displays inconsistent defense
“We're going to look at this film and realize that we were trying to swat at things.” Syracuse let CCSU shoot 5-for-7 from 3-point range in the first half but held it to just one 3-pointer in the second half. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win over CCSU: Burrows bounces back, size advantage
Syracuse used its size advantage to dominate Central Connecticut while freshman Sophie Burrows found a rhythm on offense. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of Central Connecticut
After an impressive 34-point win against Lafayette in the season opener, Syracuse takes on Central Connecticut in game two. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the matchup. Read More »
Jeorgio Kocevski, Lorenzo Boselli earn All-ACC honors
Syracuse's Jeorgio Kocevski was named co-ACC Midfielder of the Year as well as making the All-ACC First Team. Attacker Lorenzo Boselli earned All-ACC Third Team honors. Read More »
Syracuse climbs 4 spots to No. 18 in United Soccer Coaches Poll
After a 5-0 win against NC State and a penalty shootout victory over Virginia to advance to the ACC semifinals, Syracuse climbed four spots to No. 18 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll. Read More »
Gabriel Mikina’s versatility transformed Syracuse's midfield
With Mikina now in a defensive midfielder role, it’s given more freedom to attack-first midfielders Jeorgio Kocevski and Mateo Leveque to play higher up the pitch. Read More »
No. 22 Syracuse advances to ACC semifinals, defeats No. 9 Virginia in penalty shootout for 2nd straight season
Syracuse beat Virginia on penalties, 4-3, to advance to the ACC semifinals for the second consecutive season. Read More »
FRESH FACE: Alyssa Latham looks to make same instant impact as she did in high school
Latham stepped into the Homewood-Flossmoor gym five years later as a lengthy, uncoordinated ninth grader. She wore two knee braces but flashed potential in open runs as an athletic shot blocker. Read More »