Fresh legs, multiple lines the key to Syracuse’s strong play in the midfield
SU uses frequent substitutions to keep the midfield fresh in a faster game. Read more »
women’s lacrosse
Former SU field hockey standout, Laura Hurff, playing lacrosse this spring
Laura Hurff was a three-time All-American in field hockey who’s now following her mom’s footsteps in a return to her first childhood sport, lacrosse. Read more »
No. 5 Syracuse defeats Oregon, 17-11, as 9 SU players score
In Syracuse's first ever matchup with Oregon, the Orange outshot the Ducks 36-26. Read more »
Morgan Widner and Julie Cross to share SU’s draw control duties to start the season
Morgan Widner won 156 draws last season, but her reliance on finesse draws may lead to junior Julie Cross getting more opportunities in 2018. Read more »
When Syracuse lacrosse lost its fall seasons due to mumps, players were left in isolation
SU suspended the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams’ fall seasons on Oct. 6. The players were left to figure out what to do next. Read more »
Syracuse rises to No. 5 in Inside Lacrosse poll
Syracuse jumps after a win over Connecticut to open the season, 23-11. Read more »
The key to Syracuse goalkeepers’ improved footwork: jumping rope
SU goalkeepers go through a 10-minute jump rope session every practice. Read more »
Syracuse’s new backline struggles in first half of season-opening 23-11 win
Syracuse allowed eight first-half goals to Connecticut in its first game with a mostly new defense. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse trounces Connecticut 23-11 after trailing early
Syracuse had four players score three goals or more in Friday's game. Read more »
Syracuse blows out Connecticut, 23-11, by way of multiple big runs
After trailing early, Syracuse stormed back in Syracuse's 18th straight over Connecticut. Read more »
‘Majority’ of Syracuse players expected to wear helmets in 2018 season
It will be the first time SU women’s lacrosse players wear helmets in regular season competition. Read more »
5 Syracuse players named preseason All-Americans, SU picked 2nd in Atlantic Coast Conference
Syracuse received two first-place votes, but slotted in behind North Carolina in the ACC preseason poll. Read more »
Syracuse expects to improve defense through a “variety” in sets
The Orange have predominantly used a zone defense in past years, but it expects a change this year. Read more »
FOCAL POINT: Riley Donahue looks to lead Syracuse following the worst Orange season in 8 years
Riley Donahue will be Syracuse’s “go-to” player, again, in 2018. In her first year as No. 1 offensive option, SU crumbled against the best competition. Read more »
SETTLING IN: Asa Goldstock, mentored by an all-time SU great, fights to figure out how to shine in her new home
Asa Goldstock developed her talents training with her “sister,” the greatest Syracuse player of all time. Now, Goldstock’s learning how to use them. Read more »
LONE STAR: Morgan Widner went from a lightly-recruited Texas high schooler to one of the top draw takers in the country
Morgan Widner grew up in Coppell, Texas, more than 1,300 miles away from the Carrier Dome and Syracuse University. Read more »
Gary Gait: Women’s lacrosse new rules create a ‘totally different’ game
A year removed from adding the possession clock, the NCAA announced new rules for women’s lacrosse ahead of the 2018 season. Read more »
Syracuse aims to improve its highly-touted goalkeeping with new coach
Matt Palumb was hired as the Orange’s goalkeepers coach as a part of a “reevaluation” of the team by SU head coach Gary Gait and staff. Read more »
Syracuse women's lacrosse to face 12 ranked opponents in 2018, opens season Feb. 9 against Connecticut
The Orange faces No. 1 Maryland on March 11, part of a schedule chock full of matchups with quality opponents. Read more »
Syracuse ranked No. 9 in Inside Lacrosse preseason poll
Six Atlantic Coast Conference teams are ranked, including the Orange. Read more »
D.O. Sports' 10-most newsworthy stories of the fall
From a major upset on the gridiron to an individual national title and so much more, here are the most newsworthy D.O. sports moments from this fall. Read more »
22 mumps cases confirmed at Syracuse University, 19 probable
The Onondaga County Health Department confirmed the first mumps case at Syracuse University at the end of August. Read more »
No. 6 Syracuse blasted by Boston College, 21-10, in season-ending loss
The Orange defense allowed 39 goals total in its last two games. Read more »
Devon Parker didn’t think she belonged at SU. Then she broke out as a senior 1st-year starter.
Devon Parker played midfield her whole career, but a switch to attack sparked an uptick in production during her senior season. Read more »
