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No. 1 Syracuse continues unbeaten streak
By Tyler Greenawalt
January 5, 2012 - 5:18pm
For the second straight year the Orange basketball team has started its season with sixteen straight victories.

Six SU players scored in double-figures as the No. 1 Syracuse (16-0, 3-0) pulled away in the second half to defeat Providence (11-5, 0-3) by a score of 87-73 Wednesday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.  It was the seventh straight game the Orange won by a double-digit margin, also marking SU’s sixteenth straight victory and third straight against Big East opponents.

Syracuse bests St. Johns before dropping second round match to USF
By Lyndsay Katz
May 1, 2011 - 5:25pm
Orange gets past Red Storm before falling to Bulls in Big East Tournament.

The Syracuse women’s tennis team started off the Big East tournament weekend on a high note, beating the St. Johns Red Storm 4-0 before losing in round two to the University of South Florida, 4-1.

Win streak snapped, women's lacrosse falls to 5-7
By Tom Rende
April 17, 2011 - 6:10pm
Orange falls to Georgetown, winning streak stopped at two games.

The No. 13 Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team fell to 5-7 (3-1 Big East) after a 12-8 loss to the No. 20 Georgetown University Hoyas Saturday at Washington, D.C. The loss snapped S.U.’s two-game win streak.

The Orange came out firing in the first half, scoring seven goals and only giving up five. Catherine Rodriguez, Sarah Holden, Alyssa Murray and Tee Ladouceur all scored for the Orange. However, the lead wouldn’t last long after the start of the second half.

Orange football team gets set for spring
By Stephen Hughes
April 15, 2011 - 1:07pm
For the first time in 20 years the SU football will be split in to two separate squads. Here’s how the team is shaping up for its game on Saturday, April 16 in the Dome.

Offense

Quarterback - Senior Ryan Nassib has clearly locked up the starting spot with a solid performance throughout spring practice. There is still some concern about overthrowing his receivers, something he has done regularly during practice, but that chemistry should develop before next fall.

Women's lacrosse can't handle Dartmouth
By Fred Omar Imbert
April 6, 2011 - 12:20am
Orange falls to 3-6 after blowing halftime lead in 10-7 loss to Big Green.

The No. 14 Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team fell to 3-6 (1-0 Big East) Monday following a loss to No. 19 Dartmouth at Lebanon, N.H.

Softball struggles against South Florida
By Tom Rende
April 5, 2011 - 11:59pm
Orange play poorly on offense and defense in rough weekend against Bulls.

Syracuse softball (24-8, 3-3) seemed to be off to a promising start before this past weekend. After traveling south to play South Florida (22-15, 4-0) and getting swept by the Bulls, expectations are a bit tempered. The weekend lacked any offense from the Orange along with porous defense.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 24
By Valentina Palladino
March 24, 2011 - 7:05am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Oranges all around tonight at dinner! Orange-stuffed pork loin and orange-scented basmati rice pilaf put a zesty twist on your typical dinner plate.

Syracuse survives St.John's and storms towards Big East semifinals
By Andrew Petrie
March 10, 2011 - 7:50pm
Orange overcome shaky first half and top Red Storm, 79-73. Syracuse will play UConn Friday for a spot in Big East title game.

The fourth seed Syracuse Orange, fueled by big second half performances by guards Brandon Triche and Scoop Jardine, shook off pesky fifth seed St.

SU Softball has strong showing in tournament at University of Florida
By Tom Rende
March 7, 2011 - 9:20pm
Orange win four out of five, improve to 16-3 after trip to the University of Florida Lipton Invitational.

Syracuse softball ventured to “The Swamp” of Gainesville, Fla. to take part in the University of Florida Lipton Invitational, and the only team gave the girls any trouble was the home team. SU had a successful trip in which it won four out of the five games.

Women win final home game over Providence, 63-47
By Kaitlin Santanna
February 26, 2011 - 5:27pm
Iasia Hemingway and Kayla Alexander lead Orange past Friars as team finishes season with 17-2 home record.

In the last four seasons, the Syracuse women’s basketball team has posted three 20-win seasons and four consecutive winning seasons. During this time, the women’s team has transformed from an often dreadful team to a consistent postseason contender.