Getting to know Montana basketball
Syracuse's NCAA Tournament opponents, the No. 13-seed Montana Grizzles have their own fair share of basketball history. How they got here: Big Sky conference champions,… Read more »
Writer archives: Jacob Klinger
Syracuse balancing rising confidence with championship aspirations
Before John Desko and his players traveled to Providence on Monday for a game in which they were already set up to stumble, he was… Read more »
Daddio's strong play at X gives Syracuse offense ample scoring opportunities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — With each pass, cut and dodge, Syracuse heaped increasing pressure on the Providence defense. Chris Daddio made it constant. The Orange’s (5-1,… Read more »
EARLY ONSLAUGHT: Syracuse offense erupts in 1st half with 11 goals, cruises to blowout win over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Luke Cometti called Syracuse's warm-up sloppy. While Providence buzzed through its offensive set 40-plus minutes before faceoff Tuesday night, Syracuse slogged around in… Read more »
After marquee victory over Johns Hopkins, Orange faces quick fine-tuning turnaround for Providence
Syracuse knows exactly what Tuesday’s matchup at Providence is. “It is a trap game,” head coach John Desko said. “Again, coming off that emotional game,… Read more »
CBS's Seth Davis picks Montana over Syracuse in NCAA Tournament
If Seth Davis is to be believed, Syracuse will lose Friday. Within moments of the No. 4-seed Orange's matchup with the No. 13-seed Montana Grizzlies… Read more »
Lecky, Loy pick up slack for Syracuse offense in win over Johns Hopkins
The score sheet seemed like a lie. Derek Maltz and JoJo Marasco contributed one goal apiece, but Syracuse knocked off the No. 5 team in… Read more »
COMPLETE CONTROL: Syracuse beats Johns Hopkins at own game, in transition 13-8 win
Dylan Donahue's lightning-quick disallowed dagger highlighted everything Johns Hopkins couldn't do. Streaking down the right hashmarks, Donahue took a transition pass from Drew Jenkins before… Read more »
Fans, media react on social media to Syracuse's 75-63 win over Seton Hall in the Big East tournament
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Quarterback Long verbally commits to Syracuse, becomes second in Class of 2014
Quarterback A.J. Long from Lebanon, Tenn., became the second player to verbally commit to Syracuse for the Class of 2014, committing to the Orange Wednesday,… Read more »
Mullins out for 2013 season with right knee injury, set to have surgery
Syracuse defender Brandon Mullins will miss the rest of the season with a right knee injury, according to an SU athletics release. Mullins crumpled to… Read more »
Syracuse out for revenge, CHA crown in final weekend
Syracuse's final weekend is a weekend of grudges. “They'll just as soon punch you, hit you and take their chances on the kill,” head coach… Read more »
Syracuse preparing for life without Mullins, considering potential backups
Syracuse is preparing for life without Brandon Mullins. His ability to play atop the defense, as well in close around the crease is rare enough.… Read more »
Circle of Lax: Instinctive attack Donahue follows in footsteps of Syracuse family
There was no place to shoot. The Donahue family moved into a new home and onto a larger property in Camillus, N.Y., with amenities like… Read more »
Mullins injured in Syracuse's win over Virginia
With less than seven minutes remaining, any restraint either team had harbored was lost. The game broke into an end-to-end affair. Syracuse’s JoJo Marasco forced… Read more »
Despite dominating faceoff X, Virginia fails to overcome crushing Syracuse defense
Thirty-seven seconds remained in regulation, Syracuse and Virginia were tied and SU head coach John Desko called timeout. A never-predictable box-to-box affair was set to… Read more »
Carrie-Mattimoe, Greco score in Senior Night victory over Lindenwood
In the opening five minutes, Syracuse appeared slowed by the emotion of the occasion. Skating onto the ice at Tennity Ice Pavilion for the last… Read more »
Syracuse prepares for toughest test yet with No. 6 Virginia
After a light jog and team stretching, Syracuse began Tuesday afternoon’s practice in the Carrier Dome at a breakneck pace. Rotating 5-on-4s started with Brian… Read more »
Thomas wows with 40-yard dash time despite falling at finish
Former Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Ind. Tuesday afternoon. Thomas slipped and tumbled… Read more »
Syracuse looks to rescheduled Lindenwood games as chance to implement adjustments, return to winning form ahead of CHAs
When the puck drops in the first of two midweek Syracuse-Lindenwood games Tuesday night, the Orange will be 10 days away from its most important… Read more »
Mistakes in season opener force Syracuse defense to work on slides, communication
Syracuse’s defensive slides were too sloppy, communication was weak and 16 goals were just too many. Even when the Orange double-teamed Albany, the Great Danes’… Read more »
Report: Reed to complete Shafer's coaching staff
Ohio University defensive backs coach Fred Reed is set to join Syracuse, according to FootballScoop.com. The report does not specify which position he would fill,… Read more »
Syracuse comes away from Mercyhurst losses learning season-long lessons, retooling for final weekend, CHA tourney
The lessons of Syracuse's 2012-13 season crystallized in a pair of home losses to league-leader Mercyhurst at the weekend. The Orange grinded its way to… Read more »
Donahue lends hope in diverse SU scoring effort despite loss to Albany
After a severely disappointing opening day for Syracuse, two of the Orange's brightest stars sat silently, staring blankly at a room of reporters, then down… Read more »
