Unbalanced scoring hinders SU in lopsided defeat to No. 11 Duke
Syracuse was blown out by Duke 80-49 Sunday, boosted by its poorly balanced offense. Only Georgia Woolley and Sophie Burrows scored over six points in the contest. Read more »
Writer archives: Nicholas Alumkal
Observations from SU’s loss to No. 11 Duke: Dominated in the paint, unbalanced scoring
he Orange committed 23 turnovers, allowing Duke to score 26 points off of their giveaways and propel lopsided victory. Here are more observations from Syracuse's 80-49 loss to the Blue Devils. Read more »
Syracuse drops 3rd straight in 68-58 loss to No. 9 North Carolina
Despite hanging with No. 9 North Carolina, Syracuse fell 68-58 on Thursday, losing its third straight game. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know ahead of No. 9 UNC
After going 0-2 on its West Coast trip against Stanford and Cal, Syracuse returns home to play No. 9 North Carolina. Read more »
Freshman Madeline Potts emerges as 3-point threat after early enrollment
Syracuse guard Madeline Potts has made the most of her opportunities during her freshman campaign, scoring in double-digits versus Florida State and Clemson. Read more »
4-1 3rd-quarter advantage pushes No. 6 Maryland past No. 2 Syracuse
No. 2 SU was outscored by No. 6 Maryland 4-1 in the third quarter, including a 4-0 run, leading to its 11-7 loss to the Terrapins. Read more »
Observations from No. 2 SU’s loss to No. 6 Maryland: 3rd-quarter Terp takeover, Spallina silenced
In his first game facing a high-caliber opponent in No. 6 Maryland, No. 2 Syracuse’s goalie Jimmy McCool conceded 11 goals on a .522 save percentage. Here are observations from SU’s 11-7 loss to the Terrapins. Read more »
SU allows Stanford to shoot 45.5% from 3 in loss to Cardinal
Syracuse's 3-point defense was porous versus Stanford Thursday, allowing the Cardinal to shoot 10-of-22 (45.5%) from beyond the arc, leading to SU's 79-58 loss. Read more »
Observations from SU's loss to Stanford: Poor defense, stars quieted
After averaging 21.6 points across her last three games, Sophie Burrows was held to six points in Syracuse's 79-58 loss to Stanford on Thursday. Here are more observations from SU's ninth ACC loss. Read more »
Luke Rhoa's 4 goals power Syracuse to win over Towson
“He's actually a more fundamental shooter left-handed.” Syracuse midfielder Luke Rhoa scored three goals from his weaker left side to total a career-high four scores, leading the Orange past Towson 18-7. Read more »
Observations from No. 2 SU’s win over Towson: Suffocating defense, Mullen rebounds at X
Syracuse’s defense held Towson to seven goals on 38 shots and went 18-for-19 on clears, while four players on offense recorded a hat trick. Here are more observations on No. 2 SU’s 18-7 win over the Tigers. Read more »
Syracuse men's lacrosse stays at No. 2 in IL Top 20 Poll
After defeating Vermont 13-5 Friday to start the season 2-0, Syracuse remained at No. 2 in the Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll released Monday. Read more »
Syracuse comes back to beat Wake Forest 62-50 for 2nd straight win
Syracuse overcame a 12-point first-half deficit to defeat Wake Forest 62-50 Sunday. Georgia Woolley led SU with 21 points. Read more »
Previewing Syracuse’s matchup with Wake Forest
After defeating Virginia Tech on the road Thursday, Syracuse returns home to face Wake Forest Sunday. NICHOLAS has more on the Demon Deacons, who average the fewest rebounds per game in the ACC. Read more »
Joey Spallina’s 10 points push No. 2 Syracuse past Vermont 13-5
Attack Joey Spallina scored five goals and dished out five assists in No. 2 Syracuse’s 13-5 win over Vermont on Friday. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know before SU battles Vermont
After demolishing Jacksonville 24-5 in its season opener Saturday, Syracuse hosts Vermont in its second game of the season. Read more »
SU falls to Virginia despite Sophie Burrows' career-high 22 points
Despite Sophie Burrows' career-high 22 points, including four 3s, and four steals, the Orange collapsed in the fourth quarter, eventually losing to Virginia. Read more »
Observations from SU’s loss to UVA: 2nd-half runs, Camp’s passing
Graduate student Dominique Camp shined as a distributor against Virginia, finishing with a team-high seven assists. More observations on Syracuse's 70-67 loss to the Cavaliers. Read more »
'UNDERDOG STORY': Michael Grace went from digging holes in Canada to becoming a D-3 National Champion
Michael Grace was recruited as an attack by RIT but switched to a defender in his first season. He became the best defender in D-III before transferring to Syracuse this offseason. Read more »
Spallina, Dwan, Hiltz named to Preseason All-ACC team
Syracuse attackers Joey Spallina and Owen Hiltz along with defender Billy Dwan were named to the All-ACC preseason team and SU was picked to finish second in the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll Tuesday. Read more »
Madeline Potts’ career-high 13 points propels SU past Clemson
In her first career start, Syracuse freshman Madeline Potts scored a career-high 13 points on 3-for-7 3-point shooting to propel SU past Clemson. Read more »
Observations from SU’s win over Clemson: Potts’ career day, Syracuse’s size
Starting in place of Georgia Woolley, freshman Madeline Potts scored a career-high 13 points. Here are more observations from SU’s 67-55 win over Clemson. Read more »
Alumkal: In 'rebuild' season, Syracuse failed to capitalize on last year's success
Our columnist writes that Felisha Legette-Jack's failure to replenish SU's roster through the transfer portal is a lesson she must learn from. Read more »
Syracuse suffers worst loss of Legette-Jack era in 92-51 defeat to BC
The Orange fell behind to the Eagles 32-9 in the first quarter en route to their most lopsided loss of Felisha Legette-Jack's three-year head coaching tenure. Read more »
