Brent Axe

5 days ago | syracuse.com | Brent Axe

Syracuse, N.Y. —The first step in the 2025 NCAA Tournament journey for the Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team takes place on Sunday against Harvard at the JMA Wireless Dome (5 p.m., ESPNU). How long that journey lasts for the Orange is the question given the up-and-down nature of its season. Syracuse began the season ranked No. 2 in the preseason poll and out-scored its first three opponents 55-17. The Orange then dropped two straight to Maryland and Harvard.

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Brent Axe

Syracuse, N.Y. —The Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team had four players selected in the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League draft on Tuesday night. SU graduate student midfielder Sam English was selected third overall by the California Redwoods. English, a speedy two-way midfielder, is one of the most versatile talents in the game. He can line up on the wing for face-offs and was added to SU’s man-down unit as a short-stick defender.

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Brent Axe

Syracuse, N.Y.—The Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team arrived in Charlotte, N.C. last Wednesday a team mired in a three-game losing streak and sitting on the NCAA Tournament bubble. The Orange will arrive home on Sunday night with a trophy and a likely first-round home game in the NCAA Tournament at the JMA Wireless Dome locked in. Syracuse defeated Duke 9-8 on Sunday afternoon at American Legion Memorial Stadium to win its first ACC Championship since 2016.

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Brent Axe

Syracuse, N.Y. —The Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team takes on Duke University in the ACC Championship game on Sunday at 12 p.m. at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. You can watch the game on ACC Network. This marks Syracuse’s first appearance in the ACC title game since 2016, the last time SU won the tournament. Syracuse advanced to the title game with a 14-12 win over Notre Dame.

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Brent Axe

Syracuse, N.Y. −Syracuse football has picked up a verbal commitment from a big offensive line prospect in the Class of 2026. Shemaj Henry of Chester, Pa. announced his commitment to SU on social media on Saturday morning. Henry is listed at six-foot-eight, 330 pounds. He is not currently ranked in the 247 sports composite or on Rivals. Henry was offered a scholarship by Syracuse during an unofficial visit on March 31. He is set for an official visit to Syracuse on June 13.