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Asst. Digital Editor Spring 2021 | Asst. Sports Editor Fall 2021, Spring 2022 | Sports Editor Fall 2022 | Editor-in-chief Fall '23-Spring '24 Read More »

May 6, 2024 at 11:16 am

Vasudevan: Hack reflects on a series of calls from past 4 years

Anish Vasudevan reminisces on crucial phone calls that encapsulate his journey at the D.O. Read More »

May 2, 2024 at 10:42 am

A look into the last 3 days at SU's Gaza Solidarity Encampment

Following similar demonstrations at colleges across the country, Syracuse community members have established a Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Read More »

May 2, 2024 at 2:45 am

Breaking down No. 4 SU's 4th-quarter play in final stretch of regular season

During its last four games, No. 4 Syracuse has crumbled and risen in the fourth quarter. Read More »

April 25, 2024 at 12:32 am

No. 6 Syracuse defeats No. 4 Virginia for 1st time since 2021, scrapes by with 18-17 win

“We did everything we needed to this time, when we needed to this time." Syracuse trailed by three goals in the fourth quarter but scored four straight to come out with an 18-17 win. SU's victory was its first against UVA since 2021. Read More »

April 20, 2024 at 5:04 pm

Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 4 Virginia

No. 4 Virginia leads the country with 9.75 assists per game and holds the second-best offensive pacing in the country. More on the 10-2 Cavaliers. Read More »

April 18, 2024 at 1:21 am

David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics to drop ‘Human Dynamics’ from name

The College of Sport will have programs in sport management, sport analytics, exercise science, nutrition and esports. Read More »

April 15, 2024 at 1:26 pm

Joey Spallina assists on half of No. 7 SU's goals in 10-9 win over UNC

Joey Spallina entered Syracuse’s all-time top 10 for most assists in a single season against North Carolina, dishing on 50% of No. 7 SU's goals. Read More »

April 14, 2024 at 8:45 pm

Will Mark’s 59.1% save percentage, late stops lead No. 7 SU to 10-9 win

Will Mark notched 13 saves in No. 7 Syracuse's 10-9 win over North Carolina. Read More »

April 13, 2024 at 5:41 pm

Observations from No. 7 SU’s win over UNC: Spallina dishes, Mullen’s faceoff wins

No. 7 Syracuse secured 52.2% of the faceoff battles in its 10-9 win over North Carolina. More observations on SU's win: Read More »

April 13, 2024 at 3:29 pm

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in NJ shook parts of Syracuse, CNY

A seismic monitor in Williamstown, located roughly 40 miles north of Syracuse, reported an intensity of 2.7 following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake at 10:23 a.m. in New Jersey, according to the USGS. Read More »

April 5, 2024 at 11:22 am

Riley Figueiras' club, high school play prepared him for return from ACL tear

Riley Figueiras wasn’t scored on his entire senior year at St. John’s College High School. After tearing his ACL, he’s leaned on his experiences as a youth player to excel in Syracuse’s defense. Read More »

April 3, 2024 at 11:47 pm

Michael Long’s career-high 9 points leads No. 13 Cornell past No. 4 SU in 2OT

“For (Long) to get going really sets us up for success, usually when he gets going a lot of other people get going.” Michael Long’s career-high nine points sparked Cornell’s offense in its double OT win over SU. Read More »

April 3, 2024 at 12:59 am

Observations from No. 4 SU’s loss to No. 13 Cornell: Faceoff recovery, March’s ejection

Despite losing in double OT, No. 4 Syracuse improved on its worst faceoff percentage of the year against No. 1 Notre Dame, winning 63.9% against Cornell. Read More »

April 2, 2024 at 9:52 pm

No. 3 Syracuse turns in worst faceoff performance of season in loss to No. 1 Notre Dame

No. 3 Syracuse lost the faceoff battle by 11 and picked up 18 fewer ground balls than No. 1 Notre Dame in its 14-12 loss. Read More »

March 30, 2024 at 6:27 pm

Observations from No. 3 SU’s loss to No. 1 Notre Dame: Silent Spallina, 4th-quarter surge

Liam Entenmann halted a late surge from No. 3 Syracuse in the fourth quarter with a leaping save on Jake Stevens. More observations on SU’s 14-12 loss to No. 1 Notre Dame. Read More »

March 30, 2024 at 4:43 pm

Ritter, Groves explain ‘Syracuse Statement,' reflect on SU's free expression values

Provost Gretchen Ritter and Senior Vice President Allen Groves explained more about the "Syracuse Statement" — SU's upcoming stance on academic freedom. Read More »

March 24, 2024 at 10:41 pm

No. 6 Syracuse wins 5th straight with 13-7 victory over Hobart

“We survived in the beautiful weather of upstate New York.” After a first half where no team took more than a two-goal lead, No. 6 Syracuse erupted to a 4-0 run in the third quarter to defeat Hobart 13-7. Read More »

March 23, 2024 at 6:37 pm

Faceoffs have been the difference maker throughout No. 6 Syracuse’s 2024 season

No. 6 Syracuse’s Mason Kohn and John Mullen each rank in the top four of the ACC in faceoff percentage. The pair, who each arrived at SU ahead of 2024, have led it to a 7-2 start. Read More »

March 19, 2024 at 12:06 am

Vasudevan: Early losses to Maryland, Army won’t define SU’s season

A goal-mouth violation and a missed empty net opportunity is the only thing standing between No. 9 SU and an undefeated record. If the Orange fix their mistakes from both losses they could dominate the ACC. Read More »

March 7, 2024 at 12:38 am

Mason Kohn’s 9-of-9 start on faceoffs sparks No. 6 SU's blowout win over Utah

“When you get the ball back on every faceoff it helps make up for those turnovers.” Mason Kohn won 77.8% of his faceoffs in No. 6 Syracuse's 11-point victory over Utah. Read More »

February 21, 2024 at 6:31 pm

Observations from No. 6 SU’s win over Utah: Close start, Thomson's season-high

Finn Thomson recorded a season-high four points in No. 6 Syracuse's win over Utah. More observations on SU's fourth victory of the season. Read More »

February 21, 2024 at 2:36 pm