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By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis NEWARK, DE – In the bottom of the seventh inning,...

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Madison Knight Shines in Syracuse’s Thrilling Win Over Delaware

By Sydney Chan | @SydneyO_Chan “I thought [Syracuse] battled the whole game,”...

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Takeaways from #5 Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse loss to #3 Northwestern

By Josh Solomon | @JoshSolo29 After back-to-back losses for Syracuse Women’s...

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Syracuse Women’s Basketball struggles against ranked ACC opponents

Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis Syracuse softball’s 12-2 record has been the product of...

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Highlighting Syracuse Softball’s Unsung Contributors

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh Coming into last Friday's match against No. 3 North...

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After a Multi-Loss Weekend, Syracuse Tennis Should Feel Confident

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 When it comes to winning conference playoff games,...

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Cardiac ‘Cuse on Ice

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis ATHENS, GA – Syracuse softball (12-2) won its first...

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Syracuse Splits Sunday’s Doubleheader, Unable to Solve Georgia Once Again.

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis ATHENS, GA – This was the “measuring stick” game...

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No. 9 Georgia’s Offense Too Much, Hands Syracuse First Loss

Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis Syracuse softball (11-0) continued its blazing-hot start to...

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A Rout and a Walk-Off Make Up Eventful Day in Athens

By Dan Shalam | @Dan_Shalam Sixth ranked Syracuse men’s lacrosse is under 24 hours...

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Review and Preview: Sixth-Ranked Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse

By Milo Hoffman | @mhoffnyc CHAPEL HILL, NC – 4th ranked Syracuse gets ready for its...

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#4 Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse Takes Some Good and Bad into Clash with #2 North Carolina

By Tyler Aitken | @TylerJAitken Felisha Legette-Jack stood in front of Kyra Wood in...

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Kyra Wood: Back and Better Than Ever

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis It’s easy to scoff at the opponents Syracuse softball...

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How Much Should We Really Buy Into Syracuse Softball After A Hot Start?

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh Heading out of non-conference play and into the heart...

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Syracuse Tennis: Rest-of-Season Predictions, Part Two

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 It’s crunch time for Syracuse Ice Hockey (13-21, 11-9 in...

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Vibes are High as Syracuse Ice Hockey Enters the Postseason

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis COLUMBUS, GA – Syracuse softball’s record is still...

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A Freshman Breakout, and Two More Victories at the Columbus Classic.

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis COLUMBUS, GA – Heading into this weekend’s Columbus...

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Syracuse Softball Off to Best Start In Team History

By Josh Richardson | @joshrichy_04 Through three games this season, 2nd ranked...

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The Biggest Test of No. 2 Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse’s Season Thus Far is Less Than 24 Hours Away

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis The next chapter in Syracuse softball’s 2025 season...

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Here’s What We Learned About Syracuse Softball Last Weekend

By Jake Klein |@kleinjake_ College Park, MD- Friday, No. 6 Syracuse women’s lacrosse...

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After Comfortable Win, #6 Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse Enters Gauntlet Schedule

By Tyler Aitken | @TylerJAitken Last week, Syracuse women’s basketball won two...

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A Tale of Two Wins

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh Just under three weeks into the season, Syracuse...

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Syracuse Tennis Rest-of-Season Predictions: Part One

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 The thought of playoff hockey action is an exciting one...

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What the Future Holds for Syracuse Ice Hockey as Postseason Nears

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh BOSTON — Heading into a weekend set against Boston...

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Syracuse Tennis Stays Perfect With Weekend Sweep in Boston

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis WILMINGTON, NC – Syracuse Softball’s 4-1 win over Le...

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Syracuse Completes the Opening Weekend Sweep

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis After two wins on Friday to open up its 2025 campaign,...

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Syracuse Remains Unbeaten After a Pair of Saturday Shutouts

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 MOON TOWNSHIP, P.A. - It was a dominant final 40...

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Syracuse Ice Hockey on a Historic Run

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 MOON TOWNSHIP, P.A. - Whistles blew left and right in...

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Penalties Galore in Syracuse Ice Hockey’s Win Over Robert Morris

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis WILMINGTON, NC – Oftentimes, opening day is a mystery....

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Two Opening Day Games, Two Wins For Syracuse Softball

By John Boccio I @JohnBoccio23 Syracuse Men’s Lax is back in action Friday night...

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Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse Back Friday at 6

By Cole Purvis | @Cole_Purvis On the eve of Syracuse Softball’s 2025 season, the...

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2025 Syracuse Softball Preview

By Sydney Chan | @SydneyO_Chan “You can expect a lot from us this season. We’re...

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Freshman Phenoms: SU WLAX blazing trails in Inside Lacrosse’s Top 100

By Josh Solomon | @JoshSolo29 After snapping a three-game losing streak with a...

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Was a week off the best thing for Syracuse Women’s Basketball?

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh The 2025 season has gone according to plan for...

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Dominance, Disparity, and the Challenge of Sustained Success in College Tennis

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 A week ago, things were looking dismal for Syracuse Ice...

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Syracuse Ice Hockey’s Well-Timed Hot Streak

By Dan Shalam | @Dan_Shalam In just over 24 hours, SU men's lacrosse will open its...

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Syracuse men's lacrosse vs. Jacksonville preview

By Syracuse Women's Lacrosse Beat Reporters: Jake Klein (@kleinjake_), Sydney Chan...

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Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse 2025 Season Preview

By Adam Hipsky | @adamhipsky In the span of seven days, Syracuse women’s basketball...

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From Rock Bottom to Resurgence: Syracuse Women’s Basketball’s Wild Week

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh A, B, C. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Jackson...

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Five Takeaways From Syracuse Tennis' Perfect Opening Week

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 To put it simply, last season was one to forget for...

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The Roller Coaster that Syracuse Ice Hockey’s Ridden this Season

By Josh Richardson | @joshrichy_04 May 19th, 2024. It’s been 250 days since Syracuse...

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Seasonal Preview for Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse

By Tyler Aitken | @TylerJAitken “Rebuild” is a word every basketball fan knows....

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The Reality of Rebuilding in College Basketball

By Drew Albaugh | @Drew_Albaugh SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It is year 11 for Syracuse tennis...

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Syracuse Tennis Prepares for 2025 Season with Fresh Faces and Returning Talent

By Adam Hipsky | @adamhipsky Syracuse Women’s Basketball entered the KFC Yum! Center...

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Syracuse Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Louisville 72-62

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse Ice Hockey (7-17)...

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Hope turns to Heartbreak for Syracuse Ice Hockey in loss to No. 6 Cornell

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse Women’s Ice Hockey (7-16) was...

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Third period rally not enough for Syracuse Ice Hockey in its second loss to Mercyhurst

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse Women’s Ice Hockey (7-15)...

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Penalties Haunt Syracuse Ice Hockey in Loss to Mercyhurst

By Josh Solomon | @JoshSolo29 A 10:30am start in Syracuse for School Day Thursday...

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Heartbreak in the Dome for Syracuse Women’s Basketball in a 72-71 OT thriller against SMU

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 DULUTH, M.N. - Syracuse Women’s Ice Hockey (7-14) went...

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Kelley Stood Strong in Syracuse Ice Hockey's Second Loss to No. 4 Minnesota Duluth

By Josh Solomon | @JoshSolo29 After a dominating opening few minutes of the first...

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Syracuse Women’s Basketball drops an 85-68 matchup in Atlanta against 13th ranked Georgia Tech

By Ben Chadwick | @BChad214 DULUTH, M.N. - New year, same results. Syracuse Women’s...

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A Second Period Collapse Dampers Syracuse Ice Hockey's New Years Aspirations