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Syracuse football officially releases 2017 schedule
By Anthony Mazzini
January 24, 2017 - 11:20pm
Former Orange head coach Shafer returns to the Carrier Dome September 9; SU will face Clemson on October 13

The ACC released its college football schedule for the upcoming season on Tuesday, officially finalizing Syracuse’s 2017 slate of games.

Four of the Orange’s opponents next season have won a national championship within the past 11 years: LSU, Clemson, Miami, and Florida State. Clemson is fresh off its national championship win a season ago.

St. John's routs Syracuse men's basketball at the Carrier Dome
By E.Jay Zarett
December 22, 2016 - 12:10am
Red Storm hits 12 3-pointers, shoots 53.1 percent from the field in 93-60 victory over SU

The Syracuse Orange basketball team looked as if it had finally found a rhythm early in the second half against St. John’s on Wednesday night. 

SU (7-5) had been trailing the Red Storm since the 11-minute mark of the opening period and was struggling on both ends of the floor. But, the Orange cut its deficit to just 10 in the eight minutes following halftime and seemed poised for a run.   

Three takeaways from Syracuse men's basketball's loss at Wisconsin
By E.Jay Zarett
November 29, 2016 - 11:32pm
Badgers shoot 49.2 percent from the field to top SU, 77-60, in ACC/BIG 10 Challenge

Three days after struggling offensively in a loss to South Carolina at the Barclays Center, the No. 22 Syracuse men’s basketball team was topped by No. 17 Wisconsin, 77-60, in Madison, Wisconsin. Here are three takeaways from the game, which was part of the ACC/BIG 10 Challenge.

DaJuan Coleman can be an effective low-post scorer

No. 3 Clemson Tigers record shutout victory over Syracuse football in Death Valley
By Brianna Adams
November 6, 2016 - 4:42pm
Star quarterback Eric Dungey injured in SU's 54-0 loss.

Down in Death Valley, the Syracuse football team faced injuries, broken records and a shutout from the No. 3 Clemson Tigers, falling 54-0.

Clemson came out rocking with a packed house for the Tigers’ Purple Out and Military Appreciation Day. While the Orange failed to score, one wide receiver set records for the Syracuse football program.

No. 4 Syracuse field hockey dominates early, pulls away for victory over No. 2 Duke
By Andrew Chelney
October 7, 2016 - 10:40pm
SU scores four first half goals as Orange cruises to 5-1 win over Blue Devils.

No. 2 Duke surrendered eight penalty corners to No. 4 Syracuse field hockey in the first half on Friday at J.S. Coyne Stadium. The SU corners led to four unanswered goals in a span of 17 minutes as the Orange pulled away for a 5-1 victory.

Overall, the Blue Devils (10-2, 3-2 ACC) relinquished 10 penalty corners, five of which ended up as goals against. 

Syracuse (11-1, 4-1 ACC) was relentless in the first 35 minutes, dominating play and possession. It managed 11 shots, while Duke managed only two.

Syracuse women's basketball begins 2016-17 with championship aspirations
By Bridget Whitfield
October 3, 2016 - 11:00am
After advancing to the 2016 NCAA title game, SU holds first practice of season on Sunday.

The Syracuse women’s basketball team finished 2015-16 with a 23-6 record and, against many expectations, advanced to the program’s first national championship game.

Although they ultimately fell to the dominant University of Connecticut, Syracuse gained the attention of the NCAA and fans as a force to be reckoned with for this upcoming season.

Amba Etta-Tawo has begun SU football career with three impressive performances
By E.Jay Zarett
September 20, 2016 - 9:46pm
Star wide receiver ranks third nationally in receiving yards, added to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Amba Etta-Tawo burst onto the scene for the Syracuse football team. Now, the redshirt senior is receiving national attention.

Etta-Tawo, a transfer from Maryland, was added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List on Wednesday. The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to the nation’s top collegiate receiver, regardless of position.

Syracuse legend Jim Brown returns to campus
By E.Jay Zarett
September 17, 2016 - 2:10pm
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown received Arents Award and met with current SU football team during Orange Central.

One of the greatest athletes in Syracuse history returned to campus this weekend.

ACC moves championship games out of North Carolina
By E.Jay Zarett
September 14, 2016 - 5:28pm
Conference is third major organization to shift neutral site sporting events out of the state

More neutral site sporting events were pulled out of North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon.

The ACC announced that all eight neutral site conference championship games scheduled to be hosted in the state of North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year will be relocated.

The most notable championship that will be moved is the conference’s football finale, which was set to be hosted in Charlotte.

Syracuse men's basketball schedule for 2016-17 officially released
By E.Jay Zarett
September 12, 2016 - 3:35pm
SU will take on Georgetown, Virginia and Duke in the Carrier Dome

The ACC released its men’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season on Monday afternoon, officially finalizing Syracuse’s 2016-17 slate of games.