Writer: Jack Rose
Syracuse adds pitching depth with return of pitcher Lindsay Taylor
Lindsay Taylor returns to Syracuse for its weekend ACC matchup with Boston College. Her presence adds depth to SU's pitching staff. Read More »
Riley Johnson finds alternative ways to contribute for Syracuse despite shoulder injuries
Riley Johnson has had several shoulder injuries throughout her career, but has stuck with the sport despite her health problems. Read More »
Syracuse falls to RIT, 2-1, in second overtime of CHA tournament final
Syracuse fell to Rochester Institute of Technology, 2-1, in two overtimes in the final of the College Hockey America tournament. Read More »
Syracuse readies to face Penn State in CHA tournament semifinals after week off
Syracuse spent the past week recovering and working on skills while trying to keep its competitive spirit up. After finding out it would face Penn State in the CHA semifinals, the team reverted to its normal practice schedule, working on specifics of the PSU power play, fore-check and end-zone coverage. Read More »
Syracuse sees success using consistent pitcher-catcher combinations
Syracuse has used the same pitcher-catcher combos for Sydney O'Hara and Jocelyn Cater. So far, both pitchers have enjoyed it. Read More »
Ozanne seeks to continue power streak at plate in Mary Nutter Classic
Corinne Ozanne has homered in one out of every four at-bats this season for Syracuse and leads the Orange with seven homers on the season. Her power anchors the SU lineup from the three spot, and her 11 RBIs, 1.103 slugging percentage and eight walks lead the team. Read More »
Chitkowski excels at corner infield spots for Syracuse after learning both in 2 seasons
Junior Danielle Chitkowski rarely played a corner infield position during high school, but has been a reliable starter at either first or third for Syracuse after making several adjustments. Read More »
Syracuse wastes late opportunities in 4-4 tie, fails to bury Lindenwood after Piacentini sets program record
“I could (not) care less about a record right now, to be honest with you,” SU head coach Paul Flanagan said. “I just know our record and it’s brutal right now. That’s enough of that one.” Read More »
Piacentini combines lighthearted demeanor with tenacious play, looks to match Syracuse goal-scoring record
Melissa Piacentini mixes her lighthearted demeanor off the ice with a tenacious one on it. She's one goal shy of the Syracuse program record, and has a chance to tie and break it against Lindenwood this weekend. Read More »
Doane becomes starter for Syracuse after impressing in fall practice
Maddi Doane had an impressive first weekend in a Syracuse uniform, batting .400. But her quick success is not a surprise to her teammates. Read More »
Syracuse defense clamps down, actively deflects shots in 3-1 win over Robert Morris
Robert Morris pulled its goalie. Fifteen seconds later, the Colonials won a faceoff to defender Mikaela Lowater, who quickly fired a shot from the point. SU forward Emily Costales was there to block the shot, sending it out of the attacking zone and causing the nearby Syracuse bench to erupt in high-pitched cheers. Read More »
Orange penalty-kill unit locks down, holds off Robert Morris in 2-1 win
Syracuse used its strong penalty kill to pick up a 2-1 win over Robert Morris on Friday. Read More »
Hokies guard Johnston shares VT student-athlete experience with sisters
Senior guard Will Johnston earned a walk-on spot at Virginia Tech out of high school, and has now started the Hokies' last six games. He experiences life at VT with two of his sisters, who are also athletes at the school. Read More »
LaCombe works to break out of scoring slump, improve on 3-goal season
Allie LaCombe has scored just three goals for Syracuse this season. She's been working after practice to improve on those totals. Read More »
Syracuse expects improved pitching depth heading into 2015 campaign
With pitching a weakness in 2014, a crop of new players has Syracuse feeling like its turned a corner on the mound heading into the 2015 campaign. Read More »
Grossi uses smarts to establish herself as Syracuse's top offensive threat
Freshman Stephanie Grossi leads Syracuse in almost every statistical category. It's in spite of her size, and because of her smarts. Read More »
Syracuse tries to repeat magic on special teams, get 2nd win ever against No. 10 Mercyhurst
Syracuse used strong power play and penalty kill to defeat Mercyhurst for the first time earlier this season. It will try to repeat that to get another win. Read More »
Mitchell finds success at Georgia Tech after transferring to be closer to grandmother
After spending his first two seasons with the Terrapins, forward Charles Mitchell chose to transfer to Georgia Tech to be closer to home and specifically, his grandmother, Ella Mitchell. The junior was granted an immediate eligibility waiver due to his grandmother’s declining health before the season and has since started all of the Yellow Jackets’ games. Read More »
Gilligan, penalty kill guide Syracuse to 4-2 win over RIT
Syracuse goalie Jenn Gilligan made 16 saves and a stout power-play defense guided the Orange to victory against RIT on Saturday night. Read More »
Flanagan, CHA coaches discuss new league-wide replay system
Syracuse has been a benefactor and a victim for the new instant replay system in the CHA. Read More »
Serratore reflects, looks ahead after missing season with injury
Nicolette Serratore would have been an important piece for the Syracuse volleyball team, but instead she watched from the bench with an injury and will have to wait until next season to help her team improve. Read More »
Flanagan announces 4 incoming recruits for 2015-16
Head coach Paul Flanagan announced the addition of four players for the 2015-16 on Monday via an SU Athletics press release. Read More »
McCabe enters final stretch of Syracuse career as captain, consistently productive middle blocker
In a season of changes for Syracuse, senior Lindsay McCabe has been a constant. Read More »
Inconsistent effort dooms Syracuse volleyball to 4-set loss against Boston
Syracuse lost another once-even match -- this time against Boston College with sheer effort proving to be particularly crucial. Read More »