DYNAMIC DUO: Donahue, Rice carry Syracuse to blowout win in season opener against Siena
Dylan Donahue and Kevin Rice dominated, and SU cruised to a 19-7 win over Siena at the Carrier Dome Monday night. Read more »
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Syracuse attack leads team into season opener against Siena
After a strong offensive output last year, the Orange returns almost 70 percent of its scoring from last season, while infusing promising offensive talent. Read more »
Syracuse beats Towson in final scrimmage, questions loom heading into season
It took a late push for Syracuse to beat Towson in its final scrimmage on Saturday. The Orange scored five of the last six goals… Read more »
Goalies Lamolinara, Wardwell continue to split time heading into Towson scrimmage
Dominic Lamolinara and Bobby Wardwell say they’ll do anything for a national championship. If that means sitting, sure. Starting, even better. Splitting time, why not? As of now, all options are up in the air. Read more »
Syracuse goalies Lamolinara, Wardwell both sharp in scrimmage wins
Senior Dominic Lamolinara and junior Bobby Wardwell continue to battle for the starting job, but it's hard to sense competition in their interactions. The pair combined to keep Le Moyne and Hofstra in check during scrimmages on Saturday. Read more »
Orange struggles at the X in scrimmage wins over Hofstra, Le Moyne
Syracuse was shaky at the X in its first scrimmage against Hofstra on Saturday, but started to mend its faceoff woes against Le Moyne later in the afternoon. Read more »
Rice leads Syracuse attack to impressive performances against Hofstra, Le Moyne
Rice finished with three goals and seven assists combined in Syracuse's two scrimmage wins on Saturday. The Orange beat Hofstra 12-8 and Le Moyne 15-4 as Rice and Co. were as good as they’ve been advertised in the last couple weeks. Read more »
Desko says Galasso should return in 'just a few weeks'
Syracuse head coach John Desko said that redshirt junior attack/midfielder Nicky Galasso's upper-body injury will keep him sidelined for a few weeks after the Orange's… Read more »
Staats sits out Syracuse scrimmages due to 'paperwork issue'
OCC transfer Randy Staats will not play in the Orange's season-opening scrimmages against Le Moyne and Hofstra on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse breaks program scoring record in 25-0 win over Stetson
The No. 3 Orange won its second straight game in style Friday night, running away from Stetson 25-0. The score set a program record and while head coach Gary Gait said the challenges lie ahead, he was pleased with his team's performance. Read more »
Syracuse faceoff specialists look for improved play in scrimmage against Le Moyne, Hofstra
Chris Daddio, Ricky Buhr and Mike Iacono will all get time at the X on Saturday and will vie for the starting job. Read more »
Desko says Galasso sidelined with upper-body injury
After sitting out last season, Nicky Galasso finds himself on the shelf again this year. Syracuse head coach John Desko said Tuesday that Galasso is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Read more »
Syracuse thrashes Jacksonville in season opener
No. 3 Syracuse (1-0, 0-0 Atlantic Coast) waited nearly 40 extra minutes to begin the 2014 season after a thunderstorm settled over Southern Oak Stadium… Read more »
Freshman Lane brings unique size to Orange attack
Monday night, Matt Lane’s phone buzzed for an unusual text. It was his dad, Jim, making a joke he’ll probably hear a lot in the… Read more »
Gross downplays immediate possibility of building new facility
Syracuse Director of Athletics Daryl Gross downplayed the immediate possibility of constructing a new athletic facility during an interview on ESPN Radio CNY late Wednesday… Read more »
Heralded freshman Evans practices at midfield, attack
If John Desko coached the Syracuse men’s basketball team, he’d favor perimeter shooters. Standing in an empty Carrier Dome with the basketball court stacked up… Read more »
Staats, Iacono officially join Syracuse with two years of eligibility remaining
The transfer of attack Randy Staats and midfielder Mike Iacono have been processed and the pair have joined No. 2 Syracuse, the team announced Monday.… Read more »
Three Syracuse players selected in Major League Lacrosse draft
On Friday night, three Syracuse senior lacrosse players were chosen in the 2014 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft. Defender Matt Harris was chosen by the… Read more »
Syracuse's difficult ACC schedule lacks traditional matchups with Princeton, Army
While crafting its schedule for its first season in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Syracuse had to put some traditions on hold. Games against Princeton and… Read more »
Syracuse looks for improved faceoff performance in 2014
In his entire 25-minute press conference at Syracuse lacrosse media day on Monday, John Desko threw out just one number. Forty-two. That was his team’s… Read more »
Syracuse expects significant contributions from healthy Galasso and Mullins
Faceoffs may not have been the only reason Syracuse fell short of a national title last year. The argument could be made that two fallen… Read more »
Highly touted freshmen fill spotlight at Syracuse media day
John Desko rattled off three names like a 10-year-old kid opening a new pack of baseball cards. “Jordan Evans. Scott Firman. Parker Ferrigan.” The Syracuse… Read more »
Staats misses Syracuse media day, reportedly finishing coursework at OCC before enrolling at SU
In a crowd of orange jerseys in the center of the turf field in Manley Field House, Randy Staats was nowhere to be found. Staats,… Read more »
