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Syracuse football put together a miraculous last-minute drive to upset Missouri and clinch bowl eligibility. Syracuse men's basketball got off to its best start to… Read more »
Softball
SB : After standout season, Syracuse looks to build on elite status to advance farther in 2013
Jet lag couldn't slow down Ashley Dimon's mind. The return trip from Tempe, Ariz., gave the junior catcher ample time to think about her goals… Read more »
SB : Syracuse falls short of beating Arizona State for 2nd time, eliminated from NCAA tournament
As Jenna Caira exited her final game as a Syracuse player, SU fans rose to their feet to applaud her superb pitching career. But as… Read more »
SB : Syracuse splits pair of games, advances to regional finals matchup with No. 3 Arizona State
After her first batting practice in Tempe, Jasmine Watson didn't look like a slumping hitter to Syracuse head coach Leigh Ross.Ross saw the swing of… Read more »
SB : SU defeats Long Beach State in 1st game of regional round, prepares for tough matchup with ASU
After Syracuse defeated Long Beach State on Friday, head coach Leigh Ross relived the Orange's previous two trips to the NCAA tournament with her team.She… Read more »
SB : Early-season wins over elite teams give Syracuse confidence heading into NCAA tournament
At Syracuse's NCAA tournament selection show viewing party inside the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center, head coach Leigh Ross polled each of her players about… Read more »
SB : Syracuse earns at-large bid to compete in Tempe regional of NCAA tournament
Syracuse will continue postseason play in the Tempe region of the NCAA tournament after earning an at-large bid on Sunday night.Despite being upset by St.… Read more »
SB : Syracuse earns at-large bid to compete in Tempe regional of NCAA tournament
Syracuse will continue postseason play in the Tempe region of the NCAA tournament after earning an at-large bid Sunday night.Though the Orange suffered an upset… Read more »
SB : Erratic pitching leads to upset loss for Syracuse in opening round of Big East tournament
Syracuse softball won't three-peat as Big East champions.In the opening round of Thursday's Big East tournament, the Orange (40-14, 17-5) could muster only one run… Read more »
SB : In place of sister, Daniels steps up to become threat in SU lineup
Lisaira Daniels was one of the Syracuse seniors honored last weekend, but her sister stole the show.Shirley Daniels, a sophomore outfielder, led the Orange to… Read more »
SB : Thomas' grand slam provides bulk of offense as Orange defeats South Florida Sunday
Carey-Leigh Thomas was questioning herself at the plate. Anytime she missed a pitch, she kept wondering what she was doing wrong.The Syracuse freshman let go… Read more »
SB : Chance to finally beat South Florida, reach 40 wins provide sources of motivation for Syracuse
Leigh Ross still tries to joke with Hallie Gibbs about the South Florida series from last season. But Gibbs, Ross' former standout at third base,… Read more »
SB : Veteran Orange squad proves to be battle-tested in extra-inning games
Leigh Ross maintains a poker face even when her nerves are all over the place.And that's especially been the case this year with all the… Read more »
STAFF : Caira becomes 1st pitcher in Syracuse, Big East history to reach 1,000 strikeouts
Jenna Caira became the first Syracuse pitcher and the first in Big East history to notch 1,000 career strikeouts as the Orange (38-12, 15-4) swept… Read more »
SB : Grant's positive personality gives Syracuse constant upbeat presence
The awkward silence in Veronica Grant's car indicated her passenger, Jasmine Watson, had something bad on her mind.During Wednesday night's road doubleheader against DePaul, Watson… Read more »
STAFF : Syracuse softball team splits doubleheader against DePaul on road
After dropping the first game of a doubleheader to Syracuse 3-2, the Orange earned a 5-3 victory in extra innings in game two in Chicago.DePaul… Read more »
SB : Preseason slight serves as source for motivation for Syracuse
The ink from Wally King's highlighter was still wet when he tacked the preseason Big East rankings to the wall at the start of the… Read more »
SB : After switch to catcher, Kohl assumes commanding on-field role for Syracuse
Lacey Kohl was the calming presence Stacy Kuwik needed.Kuwik was beginning to unravel in the fifth inning of the second game of a Syracuse-Rutgers doubleheader… Read more »
SB : Watts, Watson each homer to avenge earlier bad breaks
Stephanie Watts and Jasmine Watson made a pact in center field.In the second game of a doubleheader against Rutgers on Saturday, they swore they wouldn't… Read more »
SB : Caira's no-hitter, Saco's heroics earn victory for Syracuse
Jenna Caira threw a no-hitter, but Kelly Saco was the center of attention by the end of the game.In the bottom of the seventh of… Read more »
Year in Sports : Sweet spot: Daniels enjoys stellar career after finding comfort zone at Syracuse
With a single, unadulterated statement, Lisaira Daniels was a softball player again.'I'm coming to Syracuse,' Daniels blurted out to her mother, her sister and her… Read more »
SB : Syracuse's stellar pitching sets tone in sweep of Pittsburgh
Jenna Caira finally felt comfortable in the circle. For the first time in a few weeks, the senior ace was loose.It showed with the brilliant… Read more »
SB : Freshmen Wambold, Thomas bring power to middle of Syracuse lineup
All season long, Syracuse has received some of its biggest hits from two of its most inexperienced players. Playing beyond their freshman standing, Julie Wambold… Read more »
STAFF : Syracuse takes two games from Notre Dame; Injuries start to take toll on tennis team
Syracuse's eight-game winning streak was finally snapped in a weekend filled with dramatic endings.After losing its first game in two weeks Saturday, the Orange recovered… Read more »
