Veterans, freshmen help fill void left by Stony Brook graduating class
Steve Pikiell didn’t know what to expect from his Stony Brook team this year. After graduating four seniors last season, the head coach wasn’t sure… Read more »
Writer archives: Phil D'Abbraccio
Bashir Mason, 28, leads Wagner as youngest head coach in Division-I basketball
Appropriately, Bashir Mason’s first career win as a head coach was a defensive battle, a 38-36 Wagner victory over North Carolina Central on Nov. 24.… Read more »
Quarterback recruit Zach Allen flips commitment from Syracuse to TCU
Zach Allen, a quarterback recruit from Temple, Texas, who many considered the star of Syracuse's recruiting class, has decommitted from Syracuse and committed to Texas… Read more »
Shafer hires Chuck Bullough to be Syracuse defensive coordinator
Chuck Bullough has been hired as Syracuse’s defensive coordinator, head coach Scott Shafer announced Friday. Bullough, 44, was a defensive assistant with the Cleveland Browns… Read more »
Snow College rolls to blowout victory over ASA College in 1st-ever Carrier Dome Bowl
Snow College (Utah) quarterback Christian Stewart called it fate that his team made the trip to Syracuse for the inaugural Carrier Dome Bowl. Stewart made… Read more »
After brief stint pitching in Kansas City Royals organization, American's Lumpkins returns to court to become consistent scorer
Stephen Lumpkins knew his walk from the mound to the dugout on July 31 would be his last. The southpaw had just thrown a wild… Read more »
Syracuse's season comes to end with loss to North Carolina in final four
Syracuse was in position to achieve its season-long goal of a national championship. The Orange advanced to the final four, needing just two wins to… Read more »
Joining the pack: After reaching Sweet 16, N.C. State looks for more of the same in 2012
Although traditionally overshadowed by national powerhouses North Carolina and Duke, this could finally be the season North Carolina State is better than its in-state rivals.… Read more »
Syracuse to face Massachusetts in opening round of NCAA tournament
No. 5 Syracuse will play No. 16 Massachusetts in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday in University Park, Pa. The Orange (17-2)… Read more »
Supportive, vocal crowd creates electric atmosphere for Syracuse
Midway through the first half, Notre Dame’s Max Lachowecki pushed Syracuse’s Nick Bibbs after a whistle. The Syracuse crowd of 1,675 proceeded to boo Lachowecki… Read more »
Orange defense not an issue heading into postseason
Syracuse isn’t worried. The Orange’s defense hasn’t been quite as dominant as it was earlier in the season, but the team refuses to label its… Read more »
Syracuse defeats rival Connecticut in showdown to take Big East regular-season title
Kelsey Millman jumped into the arms of Syracuse goalkeeper Leann Stiver, wide smiles spread across their faces. Minutes later, Millman was the first to hoist… Read more »
Syracuse midfielder Page brings well-rounded experience on national teams to the Orange
Jordan Page was confronted with a difficult decision. She could join the U.S. under-21 team for the Junior Pan American Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico, in… Read more »
Orange unhappy with performance in 4-2 win over Boston College
Ange Bradley shook her head as she walked along the Syracuse sideline. Her victorious players were exchanging postgame handshakes with Boston College, but the head… Read more »
Millman proves to be steady offensive leader for Orange
When Syracuse discussed this season’s captaincy in the spring, the team determined it wanted one distinct leader. The Orange elected Kelsey Millman to be that… Read more »
Syracuse goes on 4-game road trip looking to keep winning streak alive
Syracuse will not take the field at J.S. Coyne Stadium for another two weeks. The Orange has reached its longest road trip of the season,… Read more »
Syracuse looks to increase production on penalty corners
Despite its 11-0 record, No. 1 Syracuse is not a flawless team. Its offensive penalty corner unit has been arguably the weakest aspect of the… Read more »
Syracuse defense shuts out Yale, Louisville to earn 1st wins as No. 1 team
Two weeks ago, a Kent State shot beat Syracuse’s Leann Stiver to her left. The Orange hasn’t allowed a goal since. “Right now, I’d say… Read more »
Road to redemption: Syracuse seniors look to avenge 2011 postseason loss with national title
Syracuse hasn’t forgotten last season’s abrupt end. The painful memory from Nov. 13, 2011, when the Orange fell to Maryland in overtime in the second… Read more »
Syracuse ranked No. 1 for second time in program history
For the second time in program history, the Syracuse field hockey team (9-0) is No. 1 in the nation in the Division I Coaches Poll,… Read more »
Preseason training tones Holloway into leader of Syracuse defense
Iona Holloway’s rigorous preseason training cost her more than sweat and time. “Blew out a lot of shoes,” said Syracuse head coach Ange Bradley with… Read more »
Coughlin steps up to replace Bono, posts first career shutout in Syracuse's 1-0 win
Ahead by just one goal for the majority of the game, Syracuse goalkeeper Andrew Coughlin had little room for error in his first career start.… Read more »
Double reverse: Limegrover, Kill working to revamp Minnesota offense
Southern Illinois’ 80-yard, beautifully orchestrated game-winning drive against Western Illinois on Oct. 5, 2002, did more for two men standing on the sideline than it… Read more »
Dickey provides team with young defender to bolster future
The enormity of the game didn’t hit Erin Dickey until after it was over. Once Syracuse finished off Monmouth 8-1 for its season-opening win, Dickey… Read more »
