Writer: Sam Blum
Syracuse defense holds Cornell attack to 1 goal, paves way for offensive outbreak
Brandon Mullins captained a stingy Syracuse defense that helped keep Cornell’s three starting attack to just one goal on 17 total shots. The No. 4 Orange also forced 16 turnovers and saved 12 shots on goal in its 14-5 win over the No. 10 Big Red in the Carrier Dome on Sunday in front of 4,127 fans. Read More »
Johnson looks to build off strong performance, increased minutes in Duke matchup
B.J. Johnson had 12 points in Syracuse's win over Boston College. He'll look to build off that, and his 34 minutes when Syracuse hosts Duke on Saturday. Read More »
Christmas heads into Duke matchup coming off worst offensive showing of season
Rakeem Christmas had been hounded in the post for the game’s 19 minutes. He hadn’t scored a point. He had turned the ball over three times. So when he finally connected on a short jumper over the outstretched arms of Boston College’s Dennis Clifford and Patrick Heckmann, he wanted a foul to go with it. Read More »
Joseph turns in strongest performance of year during Orange's defeat of BC
As Kaleb Joseph ran down the court off a steal on the fast break, a three-on-two Syracuse advantage had turned into a one-on-one with Batten. After Joseph got the first step, all Batten could do was get a hand up as Joseph finished his two-handed dunk with a shout as he ran back up the court. Read More »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 14-point win over the Eagles
Three takeaways from Syracuse's 70-56 win over Boston College on Wednesday night at Conte Forum, during which Rakeem Christmas' ineffectiveness was outweighed by his teammates' production. Read More »
Rebranding strategy unifies Syracuse sports, proves effective 10 years later
Syracuse sports used to lack unity with its team names, logos and color. Ten years ago, that changed, and has proven to be a successful move for the school. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes sloppy play late in 65-60 win at Georgia Tech
Syracuse didn't hit a field goal in the final eight minutes, but still hung on to defeat Georgia Tech on the road on Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Syracuse enjoys Williams' success at faceoff X, cruises to 21-7 season-opening win over Siena
Led by Ben Williams, who won 17-of-20 at the faceoff X, Syracuse cruised to a 21-7 season-opening win over Siena in the Carrier Dome on Saturday in front of 2,740. Read More »
Syracuse's search for answers at midfield starts with season opener against Siena
Syracuse knows who its main contributors will be on attack, at the X and in the cage. But SU's search for who its top midfielders will be begins Saturday. Read More »
Peterson provides consistent scoring in Orange's victory over No. 13 Tar Heels
Syracuse had just given up a lead it had owned since the 5:47 mark of the first half. North Carolina was up one, on a run of eight unanswered points, and gaining control of a game it once seemed out of. But Alexis Peterson ended all of that on the simplest of shots. Read More »
Butler's inefficient season hits new low in 2-for-21 shooting performance
Brianna Butler's been an inefficient shooter all season, but it hit an all-time low Thursday night when she shot just 2-for-21 from the floor. Syracuse prevailed over UNC anyway, 61-56. Read More »
Shafer speaks on academics regarding recruiting process at Signing Day press conference
Scott Shafer expressed the importance of academics at his Signing Day press conference on Wednesday. Read More »
Reserve center Day suspended by SU, doesn't make trip to Florida State
Bria Day, who hasn't played a prominent role for Syracuse this season, has been suspended from Syracuse and did not make the trip to Florida State. Read More »
3-star defensive end Levine decommits from Class of 2015
3-star defensive end Dana Levine became the eighth player to decommit from SU's Class of 2015 Read More »
2015 3-star defensive end Pickard flips Wisconsin pledge, becomes Syracuse's 25th commitment
Defensive end Jake Pickard chose Syracuse over Michigan and Wisconsin on Friday, making him the fifth defensive end in SU's Class of 2015. Read More »
Syracuse opens up 2015 schedule with 4 home games
Syracuse football will open up ACC play on Week 2, and play its first four games at home in its 2015 schedule, which was announced Thursday morning. Read More »
Syracuse looks to improve on power conference-worst attendance numbers
The Carrier Dome has been empty for women's games. The team is averaging 649 fans per game, worst in power-conference basketball. Read More »
Syracuse rides 23-0 2nd-half run to blowout win against North Carolina State
After trailing at the half, Syracuse rode a 23-0 second-half run to a comfortable 66-49 win over North Carolina State on Sunday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Faceoff X, new facility, goalie competition consume talk at Saturday exhibition games
Syracuse went 2-0 in scrimmages against Hofstra and Le Moyne on Saturday. Here were three talking points from the first organized athletic event in the Ensley Athletic Center. Read More »
Limam brings different philosophy to Syracuse tennis in 1st season as head coach
In his first season as Syracuse tennis head coach, Younes Limam has brought a change in philosophy. Players will no longer be strictly bred to play professionally and required to be American citizens, like they were under former head coach Luke Jensen. Read More »
Ford develops as scoring threat for Syracuse with help from critical head coach
Junior forward Taylor Ford has averaged 11.7 points over Syracuse's last three games. She's excelled with the help of her critical head coach. Read More »
Ekblom will not return to Syracuse next season in attempt to play professionally in Norway
Emil Ekblom will not return to Syracuse next season, as he tries to pursue a professional career in Norway. Read More »
Guard Butler struggles to score for Syracuse despite high volume of shots
Brianna Butler has taken the highest volume of shots for Syracuse, but has the lowest shooting percentage of anyone in Hillsman's 10-woman rotation. Read More »