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SU's first exhibition game showcases another deep SU squad
By Thomas Rende
November 2, 2013 - 11:20am
The Orange breezed through the Holy Family Tigers by a score of 79-41, but Boeheim was able to see how his newest team played together in a game situation, especially Tyler Ennis and Michael Gbinjie.

The Orange took no time to look back after its quick start to the season when they played Holy Family University Friday night in an exhibition game. The Orange took a quick 10-point lead thanks to the sharpshooting of Trevor Cooney, and would go on to beat the Tigers 79-41.

“We did a lot of good things and we did some things that, first time out, we’re going to have to do better,” head coach Jim Boeheim said. “It’s a good learning experience.”

The madness begins early as SU men's and women's basketball officially begins
By Thomas Rende
October 18, 2013 - 11:27pm
The two squads displayed what each respective team will look like the annual Orange Madness. The event officially kicks off the start of the college basketball season.

The glitz and glamour of Orange Madness kicked off the start of the basketball season for both the men and women’s basketball team. The one night spectacle was held in front of a Syracuse crowd that got its first taste of what the 2013-2014 season may look like for both squads.

Norwegian duo makes instant impact on the soccer pitch
By Ogo Sylla
September 28, 2013 - 2:31pm
Moving to America was difficult for freshman Emil Ekblom and Oyvind Alseth; but sharing a country, language and soccer helped them become playmakers for the Orange.

Syracuse’s men soccer team is a fairly young group this year, comprising of seven freshmen. Of those freshmen, two hail from Norway: striker Emil Ekblom and right fullback Oyvind Alseth.

Ekblom and Alseth have made promising starts to their Syracuse careers, starting in all games this season. Ekblom has three goals so far for the Orange, while Alseth tallied one assist. But beyond the matters on the pitch, integration was the first obstacle they both had to overcome.

Fight night in Syracuse
By DJ Summers
September 15, 2013 - 1:48pm
Amateur mixed martial arts fighters took to the caged arena at The OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater.

While the nation glued its eyes to the biggest boxing match of the year on Saturday night, the amateurs tried their hands at mixed martial arts at Gladius VII at The OnCenter Crouse Hinds Theater. The only difference is that in New York State, amateur mixed martial arts don’t have the choice to turn pro.

Documentary and panel discuss the history and future of lacrosse
By Mark Volain
April 23, 2013 - 12:48pm
From lacrosse legends to former coaches to professors, panelists talked about the significance of one of the earliest sports in the history of North America.

Very few cities in the United States can say they are a lacrosse city. But Syracuse can. The game of lacrosse was developed in the Syracuse region and has worked its way into the cities fabric, especially through Syracuse University.

Veterans embrace leadership role in 2013
By Matthew Miselis
April 8, 2013 - 10:10am
Linebacker Marquis Spruill and wide receiver Jarrod West fill the leadship void on defense and offense.

As the Syracuse Orange took to the Carrier Dome for spring practice on Sunday, the question surrounding the team is which player will elevate his performance as a new era of Syracuse football begins.

In the meantime, head coach Scott Shafer was busy observing his defense handle the offense in stride during the course of the two-hour practice.

Not in the cards: SU loses final Big East Championship to defending champ Louisville
By Mark Volain
March 17, 2013 - 1:02am
In the final Big East tournament for No. 19 Syracuse, the Orange could not hold on to a halftime lead, eventually falling to the No. 4 Cardinals, 78-61.

The No. 4 Lousiville Cardinals (29-5) won the Big East Championship for the second straight year and third since 2009. This time, it was a 78-61 victory over No. 19 Syracuse. The Orange (26-9) came out swinging in the first half, coasting to a 35-22 lead at halftime. However, the second half was all Louisville, who outscored the Orange 56-26, including a 44-10 run.

“I thought that they were the best team in the league from the beginning of the year,” head coach Jim Boeheim said. “They proved that today.”

Kiss Georgetown goodbye: SU wins in overtime to move on to Big East Championship
By Mark Volain
March 15, 2013 - 11:40pm
No. 19 Syracuse finally won against No. 5 Georgetown this season, thanks to the unexpected help of Baye Moussa Keita and Trevor Cooney.

Third time’s the charm. At least as far as No. 19 Syracuse was concerned.

Rowing with fury
By Iona Holloway
March 6, 2013 - 3:06pm
While his sister faced a heroin addiction, former Syracuse rower MIke Gennaro trained furiously for the London 2012 Olympics. Today, he's preparing for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Two end slices of a loaf of bread and one egg for breakfast. Syracuse University alum Mike Gennaro stared into an Oklahoman fridge that doesn’t belong to him, frowning. He can barely pay for the food.

Gennaro’s four-year road to row in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro isn’t a road. It’s just the way he walks on a shoestring $400-per-month stipend. His house is in his backpack. He trains in his old Syracuse shorts. It isn’t ideal. It isn’t even appealing. It's a sacrifice.

But he takes it.

SU wins big on senior night
By Joe Diglio
March 5, 2013 - 1:42am
No. 24 Syracuse upset No. 13 Louisville in the last Big East regular season game in the Carrier Dome Monday night, 68-57.

The Syracuse women used a 16-0 run spanning nearly eight minutes to propel them to a 68-57 win against the Louisville Cardinals in the team’s regular season finale Monday night at the Carrier Dome.

The win ends a three game losing streak for the No. 24 Orange (23-6, 11-5) and clinches a double bye in the Big East Tournament. The No. 13 Cardinals (23-7, 11-5) drop to fourth place in the conference standings.

The team will get some needed rest, after a quick turnaround following Saturday’s triple overtime loss to Villanova.