MLAX : Unsung midfielders give Syracuse boost in season opener
Luke Cometti set the tone for Syracuse 47 seconds into the second quarter.The junior midfielder worked to shake his Albany defender, spinning to his left… Read more »
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MLAX : Megill leads dominant defensive performance in win over Albany
Miles Thompson had nowhere to go. The Albany attack was helpless as he tried to break free from Brian Megill, who met him with shove… Read more »
MLAX : Lerman, Lamolinara play well in net for Syracuse; Orange commits too many penalties
After John Desko said all week that he was going to go with a goaltender by committee, Matt Read more »
Middle men: JoJo Marasco will lead SU's first midfield line, but these 6 will be in the mix as well
Bobby Eilers Senior, Simsbury, Conn. Bobby Eilers ascended to the top of the ranks in Syracuse's midfield in no time. The former second-liner was selected… Read more »
Entry level: Club powerhouse Michigan has high ambitions as it takes its program to Division I
John Paul is a Michigan man. But about a year ago, he almost left the school he loved. The only school he's ever wanted to… Read more »
Play to protect: Syracuse's experienced back line strives to improve consistency heading into season
Syracuse completes a fitness training session every practice. A 300-yard shuttle run followed by a mile run. But 15 minutes after finishing the training at… Read more »
MLAX : Hamlin becomes more vocal for defense as Orange prepares for opener
John Desko didn't need to see the improvements Dave Hamlin's made because he could already hear them.Over the course of two seasons, the Syracuse head… Read more »
Changing of the guard: Lerman leads a group of goaltenders hoping to fill Galloway's shoes
Standing alone in the crease, John Galloway watched the painful scene unfolding in front of him. The ball that ended Syracuse's season seconds earlier rested… Read more »
Left to lead: As the veteran of SU's defense, Megill looks to carry on a proud tradition
The impact of the hit echoed throughout the Carrier Dome. Seven minutes into the first game of his Syracuse career, Brian Megill proved he belonged… Read more »
On the same page: Seniors Desko, Palasek provide Syracuse with experience on an explosive offense
Tim Desko watched on the sideline as his dream season deteriorated before his eyes. He had already surpassed his previous scoring totals for his first… Read more »
Taking off: After struggles last season, SU faceoff specialists made improvement a point of emphasis
The nerves were uninviting. As Chris Daddio prepared before every game, he simply kept to himself, trying not to think about the magnitude of the… Read more »
WLAX : SU's weaknesses shown in scrimmage against England
His right hand held a lacrosse stick, which he twirled in looping, clockwise circles. His left was placed firmly on his hip.For a moment, Gary… Read more »
MLAX : First-midfield line works to fill departure of vaunted trio
All three members of Syracuse's new-look first-midfield line have different experiences, and in turn, different expectations.So when JoJo Marasco, Bobby Eilers and Hakeem Lecky come… Read more »
MLAX : Syracuse defeats Maryland in last major tuneup before season opener
Nearly nine months have passed since Maryland knocked Syracuse out of the NCAA tournament. On Sunday afternoon, the memory of that day was as present… Read more »
MLAX : Lerman struggles while Lamolinara impresses in net; Faceoffs still a work in progress for SU
Matt Lerman walked to the sideline with his head down, ripping his helmet strap off along the way. A moment earlier, the Syracuse goaltender missed… Read more »
MLAX : SU to scrimmage Maryland in rematch of playoff matchup
It wasn't the way many Syracuse players wanted to go out last season.After emerging from the regular season virtually unscathed, SU was unseated by Maryland… Read more »
MLAX : Orange defense working to build chemistry, jell early in season
Without three key pieces from Syracuse's vaunted defense last year, the new-look unit got off to a slow start during fall practice. The players needed… Read more »
MLAX : Balanced scoring carries SU in exhibition game wins
Hakeem Lecky cut through the offensive zone, running past the goal before quickly coming to a halt. He fought off two Hofstra defenders and took… Read more »
MLAX : Lerman gets 1st start in goal; Syracuse inefficient in man-up situations
Matthew Lerman saw the ball careen off the post adjacent to him on two separate occasions at the start of the first quarter against Hofstra.In… Read more »
MLAX : Syracuse looking to find identity in season's 1st scrimmages
When Syracuse takes the field in the Carrier Dome on Sunday, it will be searching for an identity. After losing seven starters and All-Americans from… Read more »
MLAX : Marasco to see more time at midfield following loss of starting line
For the past two seasons, JoJo Marasco hasn't been settled in one position.He's shifted back and forth from attack to midfield throughout his freshman and… Read more »
WLAX : Hogan's departure creates competition for starting goalie spot
Trying to replace an All-American in Liz Hogan stands to be Gary Gait's biggest challenge. Although with two talented goaltenders ready to step up and… Read more »
