Syracuse attack fails to keep up with No. 4 Maryland in home opener
Just 11 seconds into the game, the Syracuse offense was playing from behind. On a day when the Maryland attack put a 19 on the… Read more »
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Thompson trio torments Syracuse defense in Orange's loss to Albany
Ty, Miles and Lyle Thompson sat left to right at the podium, grinning from ear to ear. Ty hunched forward with a look of satisfaction… Read more »
OPENING DAZE: No. 12 Syracuse drops season opener to Albany in double overtime
The ball spent the majority of the first overtime rocking back and forth, in and out of JoJo Marasco's stick. It spent all but five… Read more »
Tewaaraton finalists, top teams collide in home opener
Last March, Syracuse pulled off an upset of Maryland to assert itself into the national spotlight. Paired with the Terrapins this weekend, the Orange once… Read more »
From the shadows: 2013 Syracuse lacrosse season preview
Dear Readers, The 2013 lacrosse season preview guide provides an in-depth look at both the men’s and women’s teams. We hope you will enjoy reading… Read more »
Where the light is: With more experience, Syracuse searches for way to reclaim past glory
When John Desko addressed his players before the first practice of the season, he had a simple message: They have what it takes. Even after… Read more »
Long way home: Maltz living boyhood dream after years on lacrosse outskirts
Syracuse lacrosse memorabilia splattered the Huntington, N.Y., basement where 3-year-old Derek Maltz dressed up in a Syracuse jersey to play mini-stick lacrosse with his dad,… Read more »
Ball hawk: After decorated high school football career, Mullins thrives as defender on lacrosse field
Playing football at Notre Dame was Brandon Mullins’ dream from the start. But one night in June of 2011, when that dream finally became a… Read more »
Net natural: Wardwell becomes force in cage after years of preparing for Division-I spotlight
Midway through the 2012 season, Bobby Wardwell finally found himself in the middle of Syracuse’s goaltending rotation. He finally earned a start. From his first… Read more »
Lighting it up: Syracuse’s new-look attack anchors offense, scoring responsibilities
Nicky Galasso Year: Junior Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 Hometown: West Islip, N.Y. Galasso transferred from North Carolina to Syracuse in January, and was immediately thrown… Read more »
Shifting gears: Providence changes offensive philosophy to fast-paced, up-and-down style
The Providence lacrosse team has carried a reputation in the past for playing a keep-away type of game, holding the ball in an attempt to… Read more »
'For the little guy': Loyola’s title run highlights sea change for lacrosse mid-majors
Even growing up in New Jersey, Pat Laconi was a huge fan of Maryland lacrosse. When he started receiving offers to play in college, though,… Read more »
Common goal: No. 1 Syracuse employs rotation of Costantino, Richardson in net as team looks to return to national championship
The two-goaltender system isn’t popular with many other teams. But Syracuse defender Natalie Glanell wouldn’t have any other system in the cage behind her. “I… Read more »
Beat writers weigh in, predict Orange to rebound from mediocre 2012
David Wilson Overall record: 12-4 Big East record: 4-2 Big East tournament finish: Runner-up Postseason finish: Second round A lack of experience was at the… Read more »
Syracuse No. 2 in preseason Big East outlook
1. Notre Dame, 13-3, 6-0 Big East A final four team last year, the Irish were voted No. 1 in the Big East preseason poll,… Read more »
With lineup mostly set, Syracuse fine-tuning before season opener with Albany
Five weeks of practice, four open scrimmages and two closed exhibitions produced hours of film. It allowed John Desko to pinpoint three areas of focus:… Read more »
Paduda spends gap year training with faceoff coach Vlahakis, preparing for Syracuse at X
When Cal Paduda’s father heard his son’s newest idea, he looked at him like he was out of his mind. “Cal, you’re crazy,” Joe Paduda… Read more »
Coming Thursday: 2013 Syracuse lacrosse season preview
Check out Thursday's issue of The Daily Orange for a special insert previewing the 2013 Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse teams. The Syracuse men's lacrosse… Read more »
Syracuse fills nation's top recruiting class with Upstate New York talent
It’s a strategy Syracuse has used for years, but never has it been done to this extreme. SU has always prided itself on recruiting top-notch… Read more »
Native American traditions inspires Syracuse
Meesheshe Tumbakakaka is Michelle Tumolo’s warrior name. Each member of the women’s lacrosse team has one. Syracuse head coach Gary Gait led an exercise where… Read more »
Ianzito leads, thrives in Syracuse's trademark up-and-down style of play
Steve Ianzito could do whatever he wanted on the field in high school. He made contributions on both ends of the field. He got out… Read more »
Syracuse men's lacrosse beats Ohio State, Robert Morris in final scrimmages; SU ice hockey sweeps Robert Morris
Syracuse finished its exhibition season undefeated after a pair of scrimmage victories in Columbus, Ohio. The No. 13 Orange defeated No. 19 Ohio State 8-7… Read more »
Syracuse ranked No. 1 in national poll
The Syracuse women’s lacrosse team enters this season ranked No. 1 in the deBeer preseason media poll, according to an SU Athletics press release Wednesday.… Read more »
More experienced, communicative defense to lead Syracuse into 2013 season
During the 2011 season, the Syracuse defense surrendered nearly seven goals per game, outworking and outperforming other teams’ offensive units. In 2012, that number skyrocketed… Read more »
