North Carolina was consistent in peppering SU’s defense with scoring opportunities, collecting 16 shots in each half. In a 15-8 loss for No. 6 Syracuse against No. 2 North Carolina, it was the inconsistent effort for the Orange defense that led to its most lopsided loss in two seasons. Read more »
No. 6 Syracuse dropped a 15-8 decision to No. 2 North Carolina at Fetzer Field. It was the most lopsided loss since February 2013 for Syracuse and was the fourth conference loss of the season for the Orange. The previous three came by a combined three goals. On Saturday, though, Syracuse had trouble keeping the game as competitive. Read more »
In some ways, Kelsey Richardson being “on top of everything” has helped the Orange. She’s the senior buoying a young and inexperienced starting defense that features two sophomores and a former midfielder. Read more »
Sergio Salcido has gotten a chance to play with an injury to Randy Staats, and he's done well on SU's second-line midfield. Read more »
Notre Dame used an aggressive approach to help propel it to a win on Tuesday. Read more »
Every time Notre Dame pulled ahead, Syracuse was able to find an answer, but never took a lead of its own in the second half. Five times Syracuse trailed by two goals but the No. 6 Orange couldn’t convert on late-game chances and fell to No. 13 Notre Dame on Tuesday. Read more »
Erica Bodt didn't get to play much before this season. But as a junior, she's shown her worth on both sides of the ball for the Orange. Read more »
Syracuse midfielder Mike Messina has succeeded on the field, but it's also a by-the-book pregame routine that stands out as well. Read more »
Kailah Kempney helped the Orange win eight of the first 12 draws before the temporary switch, but by the end of the game, the two teams had both won 16 draws. Read more »
Syracuse’s attack, utilizing more structure than in previous games, performed well beyond Gary Gait’s usual goal on Saturday, converting on 86.6 percent of its shots in the first half and nearly 67 percent for the game. The result was a 22-8 Syracuse (9-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast) domination of Virginia Tech (6-8, 0-5) at the Carrier Dome. Read more »
The No. 7 Orange (9-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast) defeated Virginia Tech (6-8, 0-5) 22-8 on Saturday in the Carrier Dome thanks in part to a strong defensive performance that led to seven goals off turnovers. It was just the third game this season that SU held its opponents to fewer than 10 goals. Read more »
Syracuse midfielder Kelly Cross is allowed to practice with the team while she is indefinitely suspended, head coach Gary Gait said on Friday. Cross cannot play in games or travel with the team during her suspension, he added. Read more »
Lyle Thompson scored four goals and had three assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome Syracuse on Thursday night. Read more »
After a contested beginning, Syracuse pulled away to knock off No. 9 Albany. 17-12, in the Carrier Dome on Thursday night. Here are some sights from the Top 10 matchup. Read more »
When the referee blew his whistle for the opening faceoff, Ben Williams popped the ball forward, caught it in his stick and streaked down the… Read more »
The Syracuse first-line midfielders combined for nine goals with the Syracuse attack being shut down. Henry Schoonmaker scored five goals while Nicky Galasso had four as well. Read more »
Syracuse was pestered by Albany's attack, but Ben Williams did more than enough at the faceoff X to secure a comfortable win for the No. 2 Orange. Read more »
The World Indoor Lacrosse Championship is held every four years and the 2015 tournament will include 13 nations: United States, Canada, Iroquois Nationals, Australia, Czech Republic, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey. Read more »
Orange defender Jay McDermott called it one his defense’s toughest tests of the season coming up as No. 2 Syracuse (7-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast) prepares to take on Albany (7-1, 3-0 America East) in the Carrier Dome on Thursday at 7 p.m. Read more »
Kaeli O'Connor has improved her footwork to match her aggressive defense to fit into Syracuse’s defensive scheme this season. In middle school, O’Connor played football for her father, helping ingrain toughness in her. Read more »
Brett Queener has seamlessly transitioned back to the sport he played, assuming the same role he had with SU, working with the Great Danes’ goalies. When No. 2 SU (7-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast) and Albany square off on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome, it will be Queener’s fourth matchup against the Orange. Read more »
March 2015 was a hectic month of news for Syracuse University Athletics. Here's a look at some of the more notable storylines Read more »
Tom Grimm was recruited to be an offensive weapon. That hasn't materialized, but the junior still plays an integral role in Syracuse's success as a short-stick defensive midfielder. Read more »
Syracuse's Kayla Treanor has scored nine goals in her last seven games after scoring 21 in her first five games. She's been facing defenses that are focused on her. Read more »
