Syracuse

Women's lacrosse: Orange offense finally clicks in win over Virginia Tech
By Tyler Piccotti
April 6, 2015 - 10:28am
Five different SU players score at least three goals in romp over the Hokies.

The Syracuse football team might have been scrimmaging on Saturday, but the Orange women's lacrosse team was in top form against Virginia Tech.

Five different Orange players scored at least three goals, led by Kayla Treanor's four tallies, as SU romped over the Hokies, 22-8, at the Carrier Dome.

Men's lacrosse: Williams X-cels in win over Albany
By Ryan Raigrodski
April 6, 2015 - 12:19am
The sophomore's nearly-perfect night in the face-off circle helps SU pull away in the second half.

Ben Williams’ dominance at the face-off X propelled Syracuse to a win over in-state rival Albany in a matchup tightly contested for much of Thursday evening at the Carrier Dome. 

Williams won 24 of 27 face-offs for the No. 2 Orange (8-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast) against Albany (7-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast) before being pulled in the middle of the fourth quarter as SU emerged victorious, 17-12.   

Campus groups rally to raise awareness for sexual violence at Take Back the Night event
By Hanna Horvath
April 3, 2015 - 1:47pm
Syracuse participated in the national campaign Tuesday night, which was co-hosted by 73 different campus groups.

Students and faculty crowded in Hendricks Chapel Tuesday night to participate in Syracuse’s annual Take Back the Night event, which raises awareness about domestic and sexual violence.

The event, which began at 7 p.m., featured speeches, a rally and a march that culminated at the speak-out in Hendricks Chapel, where community members came together to participate in group dialogue about violence and how Syracuse University can work together to eliminate this issue.

Chris McCullough to declare for NBA Draft
By Tyler Piccotti
April 2, 2015 - 2:13pm
This is the second-consecutive season an SU freshman has been one-and-done.

Syracuse forward Chris McCullough will declare for the 2015 NBA Draft, according to a report this morning by RealGM.com.

The 6-foot-10-inch freshman averaged 9.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game for the Orange this past season before tearing his ACL in January.

Academy Award winning actor Forest Whitaker inspires Syracuse community
By Cheyenne De'Von...
March 26, 2015 - 1:14pm
In his "The New American Opportunity" talk at SU, Forest Whitaker discusses his humble beginnings, the transformation of the economy and the importance of community building.

One of the biggest names in Hollywood visited Syracuse University to serve as the speaker for the Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Zeta chapter's fourth annual Truth Be Told speaker series.

"Hearing his story can inspire and motivate people to want to do better for themselves and their community," Cedric Bolton, coordinator of student engagement for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, said.

Women's lacrosse: Treanor shut out in loss to Northwestern
By Tyler Piccotti
March 23, 2015 - 1:58pm
The duo of Mupo and Lasota carries Wildcats to non-conference victory.

No. 5 Syracuse worked ever so hard to overcome an early three-goal deficit against Northwestern on Sunday.

But it ultimately came up one play short.

Former Tewaaraton Trophy finalist Kayla Treanor was shout out for the fourth time this season, and the Orange offense failed to capitalize on a number of late opportunities in an 11-10 loss to the seventh-ranked Wildcats.

Women's basketball: Orange's season ends with loss to South Carolina
By Tyler Piccotti
March 23, 2015 - 2:24am
SU struggled from the field and could not overcome a balanced attack from the top-seeded Gamecocks.

For the second-straight season, Syracuse reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament thanks to a tight victory over Nebraska on Friday.

But that would once again be as far as the Orange could surge.

Despite hanging with South Carolina earlier in the season, SU fell behind early and never recovered in a 97-68 drubbing at the hands of the top-seeded Gamecocks. The Orange finishes the 2014-15 season with an overall record of 22-10.

Men's lacrosse: Syracuse scorches Myles Jones, Duke defense in win
By Ryan Raigrodski
March 23, 2015 - 1:34am
Three Orange players netted hat tricks in a romp over the two-time defending national champions.

After being destroyed in Durham last year, Syracuse exacted its revenge on Sunday by dominating Duke and shutting down arguably the country’s best player, midfielder Myles Jones. 

Now the only remaining undefeated team in the country, No. 1 Syracuse (7-0, 2-0 ACC) defeated the two-time defending national champion, 19-7, at the Carrier Dome. 

Jim Boeheim will appeal NCAA sanctions, confirms plan to retire in three years
By Owen Gotimer
March 19, 2015 - 11:44am
The SU head coach emphasized the cleanliness of his team and expressed displeasure with the NCAA's rulings two weeks ago.

For those who have always thought or wondered, SU men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim made it abundantly clear Thursday morning. 

He does not run Syracuse University, and his time with the program is running out. 

During a press conference at the Carrier Dome, Boeheim addressed his intention to file an appeal with the NCAA regarding his nine-game suspension, handed down March 6 following an investigation into multiple violations by the program, as well as the claim that he plans to retire in three seasons. 

Daryl Gross stepping down as Syracuse director of athletics, Jim Boeheim to retire in three years
By Tyler Piccotti
March 18, 2015 - 11:58am
After more than 10 years at the helm, Gross will transition to a new role at SU.

Daryl Gross is out as Syracuse's University's director of athletics, according to an email message sent by Chancellor Kent Syverud on Wednesday morning.

Peter Sala, managing director of the Carrier Dome, will serve as the interim athletic director with assistance from special assistant and former SU football star Floyd Little.

Gross will now serve as vice president and special assistant to the chancellor and an adjunct professor in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.