Eric Winfree, local martial arts teacher, discusses school board campaign
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Syracuse fails to capitalize on opportunities in loss to Terrapins
Maryland goalkeeper Rachelle Beanlands braced herself for a split second before watching the ball sail harmlessly out of bounds. Maya Pitts had broken free in… Read more »
Syracuse hopes to continue hot stretch, earn point against powerhouse UNC
Maddie Iozzi and her Syracuse teammates are looking to make a bold statement when the Orange travels to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face defending national… Read more »
Orange picks up signature 3-0 win over Miami
Brittany Anghel sprinted toward midfield to join her Syracuse teammates, who were smiling and hugging after sealing a 3-0 win against Miami (Fla.) on Sunday.… Read more »
Women's soccer earns 1st ACC win; ice hockey splits opening weekend
Freshman Stephanie Skilton scored three goals and led Syracuse (5-7-1, 1-5-1 Atlantic Coast) to a 4-0 win against Pittsburgh (4-8-1, 0-7) on Sunday before 323… Read more »
Syracuse tries to finish in the box, break out of ACC slump against Pittsburgh
Phil Wheddon’s voice rang with cheery optimism as the head coach addressed Syracuse’s inconsistency after an early-morning practice on Tuesday. “I think we’ve been competitive… Read more »
Going the distance: Whelan leads 9th-ranked Orange in quest for ACC championship
While racing in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship on Nov. 12, 2011, Joseph Whelan started shifting his weight from right to left. Less than a… Read more »
Orange drops two games over weekend, dips to 4-7-1
Taylor Haenlin hurried SU up field in a frantic last attempt to tie the game against Clemson. The sophomore defender clumsily struck the ensuing pass… Read more »
Lifelong bond with former player Berry brings Haenlin to Syracuse defense
Chelsea Berry sat in the family living room, cradling a younger Taylor Haenlin when Chelsea was 12 years old. “Taylor was the first person I… Read more »
Syracuse battles back in 2nd half to tie No. 18 Duke
Jackie Firenze earned Syracuse its first Atlantic Coast Conference point while sitting down. After sophomore forward Erin Simon grounded a cross in from the left… Read more »
Syracuse will try to keep up against speedy ACC opponents
In a game against Boston College two seasons ago, Syracuse got its first real dose of competition in the much-hyped Atlantic Coast Conference. The Eagles… Read more »
Versatile Hunsberger bounces back from ACL surgery
After hyper-extending her left knee in a game against Marquette on Oct. 16, 2011, junior midfielder Megan Hunsberger collapsed to the ground, unaware of her… Read more »
Orange struggles to score in weekend split
Alexis Koval heaved her arms up in disbelief. After streaking past her defender in the waning moments of the second half, Koval received a pass… Read more »
Anghel develops confidence, poise en route to becoming Syracuse all-time great
Karen Anghel remembers walking her daughter, Brittany, into her kindergarten classroom on the first day of school. Brittany, who was always very talkative at home,… Read more »
New Zealand-native Skilton brings unique background to Syracuse as freshman
Stephanie Skilton was in a league of her own. Growing up in Auckland, New Zealand, Skilton caught her first glimpse of soccer at the age… Read more »
Syracuse uses strong 2nd halves to sweep weekend
Locked in a scoreless tie at halftime with in-state rival Colgate, Phil Wheddon knew his team was capable of playing more fundamental soccer. Syracuse struggled… Read more »
Syracuse looks to capitalize on scoring opportunities in home opener against Albany
Jackie Firenze lobbed a corner kick in the direction of Syracuse’s tallest threat Blake Johnson, and West Virginia swarmed her with defenders. The ball floated… Read more »
Syracuse beats self with late own goal against West Virginia
An own goal late in the 87th minute was the difference for Syracuse. The Orange (1-1-0) suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to No. 19 West… Read more »
Syracuse wins season opener against Hofstra at Penn State Invitational
Syracuse opened its season with a victory, defeating Hofstra 3-2 at the Penn State Invitational on Friday in University Park, Pa. Friday’s contest marked the… Read more »
TENNIS : Despite disappointing finish, Syracuse emerges nationally with historic season
Alessondra Parra uncomfortably shifted her weight from right to left as she awaited a serve against Louisville in the Big East tournament. When the ball… Read more »
Walking tall: Syracuse Army ROTC set to march in Boston Marathon for charity
At 6 a.m. on the Erie Canal Trail two weeks ago, 13 members of the Syracuse University Army ROTC stood in unison, eager to take… Read more »
TENNIS : In place of Marrow, freshman Wu steps up to win first collegiate win
A startled Jimena Wu situated herself on court six after a last-minute swap in the Syracuse lineup card unexpectedly placed her in the singles competition.The… Read more »
TENNIS : After 19-day break, Syracuse returns to court with same high energy mentality
Emily Harman glanced over the familiar sights of her home in Petersburg, W.Va. The senior captain was enjoying a few days of comfort with family… Read more »
IHOC : Orange, Mercyhurst resume heated rivalry in conference tournament
Megan Skelly dejectedly watched as the Mercyhurst players celebrated by thrusting the College Hockey America championship trophy high above their heads.The sting was a familiar… Read more »
