Syracuse announces continuation of Villanova rivalry
Syracuse will play Villanova in each of the next two seasons, SU Athletics announced in a joint release with VU on Friday. The Orange will host the Wildcats… Read more »
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Syracuse considers continuing rivalry with Villanova
UPDATED: May 8, 2013, 5:55 p.m. Syracuse and Villanova are discussing continuing its basketball rivalry as the Orange moves to the Atlantic Coast Conference. The… Read more »
Daddio, aggressive Syracuse wings earn Orange critical possessions at faceoff X
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Syracuse's faceoff specialists didn't have to dominate. They just had to compete. The Orange (13-3) battled to a respectable 11 of 26… Read more »
Syracuse defense limits Villanova's top scorers, allows Orange to expand lead late
VILLANOVA, Pa. — For the fourth straight game, Syracuse’s defense held its opponent to single-digit scoring. The Orange held the Wildcats to one goal in… Read more »
With Marasco shut down, Rice tallies 5 points to lead Syracuse past Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa — Villanova needed to shut down JoJo Marasco. The Wildcats had to close off Kevin Rice, too. They assigned two of their best… Read more »
ONE MORE TIME: Behind pivotal 3-goal 3rd quarter, Syracuse beats Villanova 13-9 to win 2nd-straight Big East tournament championship
VILLANOVA, Pa. — When Syracuse plays a complete game, it’s tough for any team to compete with it. The Orange’s offense was efficient all weekend… Read more »
Syracuse must hold its own at the faceoff X to win second straight Big East tournament championship
VILLANOVA, Pa. – Syracuse is better than Villanova – except at the faceoff X. Everywhere else, from Dominic Lamolinara's cage to SU's four-man attack rotation… Read more »
After turning season around, confident Villanova poses challenge for Syracuse at both ends of field in Big East tournament championship
VILLANOVA, Pa. — When Syracuse and Villanova first met this season at Villanova Stadium, VU was reeling. The Wildcats followed up as good a two-year… Read more »
NOTRE TAMED: Syracuse offense breaks out late, defense clamps down on Fighting Irish to send Orange to Big East tournament finals
VILLANOVA, Pa. – It didn't matter who dodged, passed or shot for either team for nearly 27 minutes. The attack would be checked away, the… Read more »
Syracuse revitalized during doubleheader with Villanova
With the lyrics "Rock me, mama" blasting through the speakers, Syracuse launched into a pregame dance party in front of the home dugout. The Syracuse… Read more »
Kuwik's sterling pitching performances lead Syracuse to doubleheader sweep of Villanova
With three balls, two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning with the score tied, Corinne Ozanne stood 60 feet from… Read more »
Syracuse solving struggles at plate ahead of Big East crunch time
It was as if weeks of offensive struggle had become too much to bear. After going down 5-0 in the first inning against Georgetown on… Read more »
Syracuse goalkeeper out indefinitely after Sunday car crash
Syracuse goalkeeper Alyssa Costantino is out indefinitely, assistant director of SU athletic communications, Susan Mehringer said. The junior was a passenger in a two-car accident… Read more »
Maltz keys early route of Canisius after loss at Villanova
Chris Daddio didn’t hesitate to praise Derek Maltz. “Derek Maltz is the best off-ball player in the game,” Daddio said. He didn’t even pause to… Read more »
Syracuse utilizes zone defense in attempt to slow down Villanova offense
VILLANOVA, Pa. – What most opponents use to try and foil Syracuse, the Orange turned on Villanova late in Saturday night's game. It was a… Read more »
Despite faceoff deficiency, Syracuse's offense manages to put together series of runs
VILLANOVA, Pa. — JoJo Marasco and Syracuse’s first midfield line needed to do anything they could to stay warm. Relegated to the sideline by Thomas… Read more »
GIVING IT AWAY: Syracuse's futility at faceoff X costs Orange in 11-10 loss to Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. — Every time Thomas Croonquist settled in at the faceoff X, the result seemed predetermined. No matter what Syracuse countered with — the… Read more »
Notre Dame to join ACC next season
Notre Dame will leave the Big East a year earlier than originally planned to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big East commissioner Mike Aresco announced… Read more »
