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Le Moyne's National Champion lacrosse team celebrates title   

On Thursday afternoon, Le Moyne College celebrated the lacrosse team's accomplishment, as the Le Moyne College president Fred Pestello congratulated the team in person, as friends and family looked on.

Ithaca's baseball just two wins away from National Championship   

The Ithaca baseball team defeat number one ranked Linfield 6-4 on Monday, avoiding elimination and putting the Bombers just two wins away from a national title.

Cazenovia alum Cannizzaro scores four goals in UNC's National Title victory   

Cazenovia graduate and UNC senior Kara Cannizzaro scored four goals, helping the Tar Heels win the National Championship

Le Moyne College wins Division II National Title in thrilling fashion over Mercyhurst   

Mercyhurst hit the post twice in the closing seconds, but could not get the ball in the net, giving Le Moyne College their first Division II National Title since 2007 with an 11-10 victory.

In spite of loss, excitement builds around Orange women's lax team   

The SU Womens Lacrosse season may be over, but the excitement is just beginning to build for the program.

Watch: 'Hidden ball trick' wins it in overtime for RIT over SUNY Cortland   

RIT used a hidden ball trick in overtime to defeat the Cortland Red Dragons 10-9 and advance to the NCAA Division III Championship on Saturday in Cortland.

Le Moyne men's lacrosse to play for Division 2 National Championship   

The Le Moyne College men's lacrosse team defeated top-seed Adelphi 16-13 on Saturday afternoon, advancing to the Division 2 National Championship.

SUNY Cortland men's lacrosse team storms into NCAA Final Four   

The Cortland State men's lacrosse team continued their dominance in the NCAA tournament Wednesday night, defeating Western New England University 12-7.

NCAA Tournament college lacrosse weekend recap   

Several college lacrosse teams from across Central New York competed in their respective NCAA Tournament games this weekend, here's a recap of how the teams did.

OCC men's lacrosse wins 5th NJCAA title in a row, sets winning streak record   

The OCC men's lacrosse team won their 5th NJCAA title in a row on Sunday afternoon, defeating Nassau Community College 15-11.

Morgan Nandin forever makes her mark on CNY softball   

When Cicero-North Syracuse grad Morgan Nandin takes the Syracuse University softball field for the final time as member of the Orange it will undoubtedly be emotional.

One step closer- Le Moyne marches into Northeast 10 semifinals   

Le Moyne lacrosse sailed by Saint Anselm 13-6 in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference Championships this afternoon at Ted Grant Field.

Le Moyne mens lacrosse takes care of business against St. Rose   

Le Moyne men’s lacrosse strikes again as they battled for a tough 6-3 victory over visiting Saint Rose on Tuesday afternoon.  It was a defensive battle at Ted Grant Field as both squads brought their “A” game.

Louisville defeats Michigan 82-76 to win National Championship   

Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men's basketball championship since 1986 with a 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night.

Rutgers, Pernetti fire Rice after video release   

Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice.

More CNY in the Final Four- Breanna Stewart makes it with UConn   

Breanna Stewart scored 21 points and Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 17 to help top-seed Connecticut rout Kentucky 83-53 on Monday night and advance to a record sixth straight NCAA Womens  Final Four

Boeheim credits 2009 loss to LeMoyne for renewed focus on zone defense   

Boeheim credits 2009 loss to LeMoyne for renewed focus on zone defense

Syracuse hopes to exorcise ghost of 1987   

Jim Boeheim hopes to exorcise ghost of 1987 defeat to Hoosiers.

Cornell's Kyle Dake wins fourth straight wrestling National Championship   

Cornell senior wrestler Kyle Dake won his fourth straight national championship in his fourth different weight class this weekend, defeating Penn State wrestler David Taylor 5-4 in the final.

'Cuse hoops moves to round of 32 with lopsided win   

The fourth seeded Orange smash 13-seed Montana, 81-34.

Oswego State loses in NCAA Hockey Championship   

The Oswego State men's hockey team jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period of the NCAA Championship game in Lake Placid, but Wisconsin Eau-Claire stormed back with four unanswered goals, winning the title 5-3.

Section III talent leads Morrisville State basketball to Division III Sweet 16   

While most of the team is in familiar territory, the Morrisville State men's basketball program is in uncharted waters, as they are in the Division III Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.

Big East football schools to keep $100 million in split, AP source   

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Big East football schools will get almost all of a $110 million pot in a deal that will allow seven departing basketball schools to keep the name Big East and start playing in their own conference next season.

Former Syracuse recruit Noel out for the season with torn knee   

Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee.

Top football recruit decommits from Syracuse   

The 6-foot-1 Staten Island product says he’ll now be deciding between Florida State and Miami.

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