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No.1 Syracuse field hockey tops Boston College in home opener
By Andrew Chelney
September 10, 2016 - 11:09am
Orange scores two goals in second half to remain undefeated in 2016

The top-ranked Syracuse Orange field hockey team scored two goals in the second half of play following a 1-1 tie to edge past No. 18 Boston College on Friday afternoon, 3-1. This was Syracuse's first time playing on its new field, which was upgraded this past summer.

Andrew White III commits to Syracuse men's basketball
By E.Jay Zarett
August 28, 2016 - 3:38pm
Former Nebraska guard will be eligible to compete in 2016-17 for Syracuse

Former Nebraska guard Andrew White III committed to the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team on Sunday afternoon.

White announced his decision through his Twitter account, where he posted a photo of himself in a Syracuse T-shirt with the caption "Excited to join Syracuse Basketball."

Orange handles Raiders easily on Senior Day
By Brian Ho
May 21, 2016 - 11:28am
No. 5 Syracuse (11-4) capped off the regular season with a dominating effort on Senior Day, beating Colgate 18-3.

The Orange was never down this game, scoring 5 goals before the Raiders could even score one. Syracuse out-shot Colgate 17-3 in the first quarter to set the tone for the rest of the match. They never looked back after that, finishing with a 46-23 total shots advantage. Perhaps Syracuse’s most impressive in-game run this season was on display today, as an extended 11-0 run spanning from the 2nd (11:05) to last period (10:30) re-assured total control.

Former Syracuse DB Naesean Howard arrested for stabbing two current football players
By Bryce Kerr
April 18, 2016 - 10:12am
Howard reportedly stabbed SU defensive backs Chauncey Scissum and Corey Winfield; both are expected to be okay

Naesean Howard, 20, faces two charges of assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree for the alleged stabbing that took place on Saturday evening. 

Syracuse defensive backs Chauncey Scissum and Corey Winfield were the victims of the stabbing. Scissum and Winfield were transported to the hospital separately, and both are expected to make full recoveries.

Syracuse women advance to the Final Four!
By Bryce Kerr
March 27, 2016 - 9:50pm
SU women’s basketball team takes down No. 7 Tennessee, 89-67

Syracuse used a similar formula to beat Tennessee as it used to beat South Carolina on Friday. After a back and forth first quarter, SU went on a 13-0 run in the second quarter to go up 33-26 and never looked back from there. ‘Cuse entered the half up by 6, 41-35.

Strong second half propels Syracuse women past No. 1 South Carolina
By Bryce Kerr
March 26, 2016 - 2:18am
SU continues its impressive tournament run and moves on to the Elite Eight for the first time in program history

Last year the South Carolina Gamecocks knocked the Orange out of the tournament and ended its season. On Friday Syracuse avenged its loss from last year, beating top-seeded South Carolina 80-72.

The SU women’s basketball team rolls past Albany, 76-59
By Bryce Kerr
March 21, 2016 - 2:13pm
For the first time in program history Syracuse is going to the Sweet 16.

The Orange looked comfortable in the Carrier Dome once again on Sunday. SU took advantage of the home crowd (third largest in school history) and wore down the Great Danes. Syracuse went down early in the game but quickly woke up and wrestled the lead back from Albany. The Orange entered halftime up 40-33 and never looked back.

Syracuse women's basketball cruises into the second round of the NCAA Tournament
By Bryce Kerr
March 19, 2016 - 12:39pm
The Orange defense was too much for Army to handle as they defeated the Black Knights, 73-56.

The No. 4 seed Syracuse women's basketball team dominated its first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange jumped out to an early lead on Friday thanks to its stifling defense. SU pressed Army right from the start and took the Black Knights out of their comfort zone. Syracuse forced 14 first half turnovers and, before it was all over, Army had turned the ball over 23 times.

Piacentini and Renault break assist record as the Orange sweeps doubleheader vs Lindenwood
By Andrew Chelney
February 24, 2016 - 2:23pm
The Syracuse women's ice hockey team finishes the regular season on a high note, winning both games this past weekend. The Orange heads into the playoffs riding a seven game win streak.

Melissa Piacentini assisted on SU’s third goal in Friday’s 6-1 win against the Lions, giving the senior a total of 58 assists in her career, surpassing Holly Carrie-Mattimore for the most helpers in program history.

Derrer pots early goal as Orange Cruise Past RIT in 3-0 win
By Andrew Chelney
January 25, 2016 - 1:37pm
A double-header loaded with penalties; the Orange could handle the rough-housing.

Sophomore defenseman Dakota Derrer opened the scoring just 1:39 into the game as Syracuse (11-12-3) avenged Friday’s 2-1 OT loss to the Tigers (6-19-1) with a solid 3-0 victory on Saturday.

“I had a lot of shots blocked last night and I was trying for that not to happen,” Derrer said following the win. “Right off the face-off I got my feet moving, saw an opening, shot the puck [on net], and it trickled in.”