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Field hockey: first ACC victory over Louisville highlights weekend sweep
By Tyler Piccotti
October 12, 2014 - 5:56pm
Laura Hurff's three goals lead SU to its third and fourth victories in a row.

No. 13 Syracuse vs. No. 5 Louisville

After being outscored 9-3 through its first three Atlantic Coast Conference games, Syracuse finally found an offensive groove against the Cardinals (10-3, 3-2 ACC).

Freshman Laura Hurff scored a pair of goals to help the Orange (9-3, 1-3 ACC) upset the Cardinals, 3-1, at J.S. Coyne Stadium Saturday.

Women's ice hockey: Orange skates to tie with Northeastern
By Bryan Cereijo
October 12, 2014 - 12:51pm
Alysha Burriss' first career goal the lone tally for SU.

Despite a strong first period, Syracuse (1-1-1) couldn’t put away a physical and relentless Northeastern (0-0-1) team. Alysha Burriss scored the first goal of her SU career, but U.S. Olympian Kendall Coyne scored the equalizer to help the Huskies escape with a 1-1 draw.

Men's soccer: Tyler Hilliard's breakthrough performance lifts Orange
By Matthew Alexander
October 11, 2014 - 11:18am
The junior nets his first two goals of the season in SU victory over the Demon Deacons.

Tyler Hilliard had yet to find the back of the net this season. His two goals Friday night, though, did more than ink his name on the stat sheet. 

Behind the junior defender’s goals in the ninth and 47th minutes and a punctuating score from Chris Nanco midway through the second half, No. 4 Syracuse (11-1-0, 4-1-0 Atlantic Coast) cruised to its seventh-straight win with a 3-1 decision over Wake Forest (6-6-0, 2-3-0 Atlantic Coast). 

Men's lacrosse: Varsity team claims victory in Orange Alumni Lacrosse Classic
By Jessica Eley
October 7, 2014 - 3:39pm
The fifth-year event pitted the 2015 squad against a number of well-known SU alumni.

Syracuse men’s lacrosse fans escaped the rain and headed inside the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon at the program’s fifth annual Alumni Lacrosse Classic.

The varsity team played a very competitive game against its All-Star alumni, with the current Orange squad pulling away to a 13-7 victory. The alumni team included a trio of four-time All-Americans, a Major League Lacrosse Goalie of the Year, a Team USA midfielder and a pair of 2014 MLL All-Stars.

SU football notes: Quarterback Terrel Hunt to miss 4-6 weeks
By Tyler Piccotti
October 6, 2014 - 2:42pm
Additionally, Scott Shafer is making significant changes to his staff.

Syracuse will face the No. 1 team in the country Saturday, but it will have to do so without one of its best offensive weapons.

Quarterback Terrel Hunt, who left during the fourth quarter of Friday's loss to Louisville, has a fractured fibula in his left leg and will miss 4-6 weeks according to a press release from Syracuse Athletics.

Hunt leads the Orange with six rushing touchdowns this season and has also thrown for 983 yards.

Men's soccer game against Colgate cancelled
By Tyler Piccotti
September 30, 2014 - 8:31pm
No makeup date has been set for the non-conference matchup.

Mother Nature made sure the Syracuse University men's soccer team didn't have a chance to build on its breakthrough victory over Virginia this past weekend.

The Orange's Tuesday night match against Colgate was cancelled due to lightning in the area around SU Soccer Stadium. No makeup date has been scheduled.

SU (8-1-0, 2-1-0 Atlantic Coast) will return to action on Saturday, as it travels to Blacksburg, Va., to face Virginia Tech at 7 p.m. 

ESPN broadcaster Beth Mowins visits Syracuse
By Tyler Piccotti
September 30, 2014 - 2:53am
The Syracuse alum spoke to students about her career, the future of women in the play-by-play booth.

Beth Mowins has called a lot of games during her career as a broadcaster, but one stands out more than any other.

She can vividly recall every detail of the night she met NBA legend Michael Jordan while working for NBA Radio.

"Michael walked over and shook my hand," Mowins said with a smile. "This is the most famous person in the world, and then to be able to sit courtside and Michael's running up and down the floor... that was one of my ultimate highlights."

Men's club ice hockey: Orange thrashes Army in opener
By Chris DiMaria
September 21, 2014 - 12:41am
Eight different SU players tickled the twine in an easy victory.

In its season opener, Syracuse treated a packed Tennity Ice Pavillion to a scoring frenzy Saturday night. Eight goals by eight different players lifted the Orange to an 8-3 victory over Army. 

The Orange outshot the Black Knights 45-24, and 14 different players recorded points on the SU roster. 

“We have a lot of offensive threats… I think everyone will find their role,” SU head coach Nick Pierandri said. “We can score from everywhere.” 

Men's soccer: Ekblom's goal carries Orange past Clemson
By Anonymous
September 20, 2014 - 11:51pm
A vaunted SU defense helps shut down the Tigers.

By Matthew Alexander

On a humid Saturday that saw temperatures reach 80 degrees, Syracuse was able to cool down a hot Clemson squad. 

Coming into the day’s contest, the Tigers (3-4-0, 1-1-0 ACC) had won three straight and were riding high after a 6-0 blowout victory over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday. However, it was the Syracuse (6-1-0, 1-1-0 ACC) defense that stepped up, shutting out Clemson 1-0 and securing its first ACC win of the season. 

Etan Thomas to discuss book, fatherhood on Schine Underground panel
By Seamus Kirst
September 19, 2014 - 11:53am
The former SU basketball player will speak to students at 2:15 on Saturday.

Etan Thomas had a memorable basketball career. During his time at Syracuse, he was twice named Big East Defensive Player of the Year. In 2000, he was a first round pick in the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. 

This weekend, Thomas is returning to the SU campus. Though many eyes will be on him, they will not be watching him on the basketball court.