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Syracuse University sports news

SU women's lacrosse advances to Final Four for second straight year   

The SU women's lacrosse team advanced to the Final Four for the second straight season on Saturday afternoon with a 13-9 victory over Florida in the Carrier Dome.

Syracuse men's lacrosse advances to Final Four for first time since 2009   

Redshirt freshman Dylan Donahue scored with 13 seconds remaining to lift top-seeded Syracuse past Yale 7-6 in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals Saturday.

SU men's lacrosse withstands hot Bryant start to win NCAA Tournament first round   

Dylan Donahue scored three goals as top-seeded Syracuse overcame a big early deficit and beat Bryant 12-7 on Sunday night in the first round of the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse tournament.

Catching up with the quarterbacks- Terrel Hunt   

You could call him the leader in the clubhouse. Terrel Hunt, the Redshirt-Sophomore quarterback for the Syracuse Orange created a bit of distance between himself and the rest of the field during spring practices.

Niko Tamurian's full interview with new Syracuse quarterback Drew Allen   

His arrival on the SU campus has Orange fans excited for the upcoming football season.

Orange to host Indiana in Big Ten/ACC Challenge   

The 2013-2014 Syracuse University men's basketball season is already loaded and now will be even tougher when the Orange host Indiana in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Checking in with the SU quarterbacks- Is this Charley's chance?   

If you asked anyone during the 2012 Big East Championship season for Syracuse Football, they probably would have conceded that Charley Loeb was the heir apparent to Ryan Nassib. And why not? He's a 5th year senior in 2013 and while it's limited, he's the only candidate with actual game experience (4-6 passing for 41 yards to go along with a couple rushes). Then, the plot thickened.

A look at SU Football's future? ACC announces 2013 bowl lineup   

The Syracuse Orange 2013 Football season may be another three and a half months away but it's never too early to look at the post season. Right?

Catching up with the SU quarterbacks- John Kinder   

Well start with John Kinder who drew comparison to Donny McPherson in high school. A fellow Long Islander, Kinder displays dazzling speed and seems like a pretty good fit for the new look Syracuse Orange offense.

May Madness- where did SU land in NCAA lacrosse tourney brackets?   

Just when SU fans have finally landed from the incredible March Madness we had for Orange Nation it looks like Syracuse is in for a bit of "May Madness"

Big East champions- Syracuse men and womens lacrosse win conference crowns   

It's the first time it's happened, so it's fitting it's the last time it was possible.

Melo scores 21 points as Knicks finally finish Celtics season   

Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000.

Small-town athlete making big impact for SU lacrosse   

Syracuse University sophomore Kevin Rice is not the biggest athlete on the lacrosse field, and he comes from a small town in Skaneateles, but his play on the field is anything but small for the SU lacrosse team.

NCAA expands basketball preseason into September   

Looking to get your college hoops fix a little earlier this year? Well, the NCAA has just shortened your wait by about two weeks.

Both SU men and women's lacrosse teams advance to Big East Tournament final   

The SU men's and women's lacrosse teams won their respective Big East Tournament semifinal matchups on Thursday evening, advancing to the Championship on Saturday.

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.

Scott Shafer and Jim Boeheim team up for golf tournament   

Syracuse was invited to participate in the 2013 Chick-Fil-A Bowl Challenge. The Challenge, features football coaches from 14 different schools (13 of which were SEC or ACC schools) paired up with a celebrity partner.

CJ Fair excited to return to SU- wants early bragging rights over Duke and North Carolina   

C.J. Fair is coming back to Syracuse. That much we knew. But the Orange senior-to-be says cites a few reasons for his return for the 2013-2014 season.

Big East Tournament matchups set for SU lacrosse teams   

The two SU lacrosse teams have their Big East Tournament matchups set for Thursday

Ryan Nassib drafted by Giants, joins ex-SU teammate Justin Pugh   

The New York Giants have moved up in the fourth round of the NFL draft and taken Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib.

Shamarko Thomas selected by Pittsburgh Steelers   

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

No Nassib, No Thomas- SU stars' wait goes into the weekend   

Many so-called experts thought it was a no-brainer that Ryan Nassib and Shamarko Thomas would be taken by the end of the 3rd round in the NFL Draft. That wansn't the case.

Louisville basketball coach keeps promise to get a tattoo for NCAA Championship win   

The Louisville coach followed through Friday on his promise to get a tattoo if the Cardinals won the NCAA championship, adorning his left shoulder blade with the school's old-English `L' emblem in red. He got it done at Tattoo Salvation, a parlor east of campus, and the emblem is perpendicularly surrounded by the words `2013 NCAA champions, 35-5.'

Still waiting to be drafted- Ryan Nassib's wait heads into Round 2   

The Bills took a quarterback, but rather than Nassib, it was E.J. Manuel of Florida State.

Staying in New York- Giants take Syracuse's Justin Pugh in first round   

Many experts thought that Ryan Nassib would be the first Syracuse Orange player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Turns out, it was the man who protected Nassib's blind side the last three seasons.

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