Syracuse uses any means necessary to win faceoffs
When the Orange needed a key faceoff win against No. 3 Duke, it turned to a player who had only taken four faceoffs all season. Read more »
Writer archives: Josh Schafer
No. 15 Syracuse's offense comes alive in 15-14 upset of No. 3 Duke
Despite starting to slump in the second half, SU broke out like it hasn't yet this season to push back and pick up an ACC road win. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from No. 15 Syracuse's 15-14 win over No. 3 Duke
The Orange earned the road upset with some clutch faceoff work, a handful of scoring runs and top-notch play from Dom Madonna. Read more »
Scenes from two opposing student centers in No. 11 seed Syracuse’s 69-65 loss to No. 2 seed Duke
Syracuse and Duke’s watch parties had two different environments. The favorites felt confident while the underdogs watched with trepidation all night. Read more »
How Jim Boeheim, the oldest coach in D1 basketball, stays in shape
At 73 years old, Syracuse’s 42nd-year head coach is no spring chicken. For the past four years, he’s stuck to a twice-per-week Pilates routine to stay fit. Read more »
3 storylines to look out for before No. 6 Syracuse’s matchup with No. 17 Johns Hopkins
Three things to follow ahead of Syracuse's matchup with Johns Hopkins. Read more »
No. 12 Syracuse's patience pays with Tucker Dordevic's game winner against No. 4 Virginia, 12-11
Even as the Cavaliers stormed back into the game, Syracuse stayed calm and controlled possession on its way to a last-second victory. Read more »
No. 7 Syracuse falls on road to No. 11 Virginia for first loss, 17-16
In a game of runs, Syracuse lacked the final run it needed and fell to Virginia for the Orange's first loss. Read more »
Brendan Curry utilizes speed, quick first step at the midfield
After switching from attack to midfield in high school, Brendan Curry has found ways to utilize his speed. Read more »
Syracuse climbs to No. 12 in latest Inside Lacrosse poll
Syracuse moves up four spots after beating then-No. 9 Army in triple overtime on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse men's lacrosse opponent preview: What to know about No. 9 Army
For the second straight week, an opponent ranked higher than Syracuse enters the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Syracuse man-down appears improved from a season ago
After allowing a goal on one third of its man-down opportunities in 2017, Syracuse held a stout Albany offense to one goal on five opportunities. Read more »
No. 7 Syracuse musters 3 goals in historically bad offensive outing, loses 15-3 to No. 4 Albany
The Orange went on a 30-plus minute scoring drought while the Great Danes played lockdown team defense. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from No. 4 Albany's domination of No. 7 Syracuse, 15-3
Struggles at the faceoff X, Nick Mellen slowing Albany's star attack Connor Fields and the Great Danes' dominant third quarter. Read more »
No. 4 Albany, Tehoka Nanticoke to make season debut at No. 7 Syracuse
Syracuse has only lost to Albany once in 16 games, and it came from the sticks of the Thompson trio. Read more »
Syracuse climbs to No. 7 in Monday's Inside Lacrosse poll
SU is on the rise in the rankings after shellacking Binghamton, 21-4, in its season opener on Saturday. Read more »
No. 11 Syracuse thrashes Binghamton, 21-4, in 2018 season opener
All told, 12 players scored for SU and by the time the fourth quarter rolled around, all the starters were watching from the sideline. Read more »
WAITING GAME: After a late start to the sport, Nick Mellen has slowly found the balance between aggression and intelligence
Coming back off a shoulder injury that sidelined him in 2017, Nick Mellen is ready to takeover. Read more »
3 takeaways from No. 11 Syracuse's final scrimmage against No. 5 Yale
In the loss against Yale, SU freshmen stepped up offensively, and Nick Mellen kept Yale's Ben Reeves in check. Read more »
3 takeaways from Syracuse men's lacrosse scrimmage against Vermont
Dom Madonna looks locked in as starting goalie, the offense had a sluggish start and Brendan Bomberry left the game early with an apparent injury. Read more »
Former Syracuse midfielder Mo Adams selected in the first round of the MLS Superdraft
Mo Adams selection marks the second straight year a Syracuse players has been selected in the first round, as Miles Robinson was picked second-overall in 2017. Read more »
Syracuse Athletics to launch rewards program with women’s basketball game Sunday
The rewards program will be highlighted by prizes such as an Apple Watch and courtside tickets at a men’s basketball game. Read more »
Syracuse names Mike Cavanaugh offensive line coach
Cavanaugh previously spent time coaching with Mike Riley at Nebraska and Oregon State. Read more »
