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Syracuse men's lacrosse wins ACC Championship nailbiter 9-8 over Duke

1 week ago | thenewshouse.com | Kobe Scales |Ike Wood

The No. 4 seed Orange pull off two straight upsets to win third conference title and set up a home game in national tournament. In a weekend that may have redefined the trajectory of the Syracuse men‚Äôs lacrosse team‚Äôs season, the Orange delivered when it mattered most‚ÄĒtopping two top-five teams, including a nail-biting 9‚Äď8 win over Duke in the ACC Championship on Sunday afternoon at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Fresh Squeezed: Draft Day

3 weeks ago | thenewshouse.com | Kobe Scales |Tyus Sansbury |Cole Ross

With the NFL Draft just hours away the crew makes their predictions. We’re back with a loaded episode breaking down our NFL Draft predictions — who’s going early, which QBs we trust, and sleepers to watch. We also dive into Steve Angeli’s commitment to Syracuse and what it means for the Orange QB room. Plus, Trebor Pena hits the portal — how big of a loss is it for SU football?
The Road to Glory

1 month ago | thenewshouse.com | Kobe Scales |Cederic Derecho |Tyus Sansbury |Cole Ross

A look ahead to the spring football game and Red Autry is making big moves in the transfer portal. This week started off with more transfer portal news. Coach Autry and company picked up All-ACC guard Naithan George, pairing him with earlier pick up from Georgia Tech, Ibrahim Souare. On the Spring ball side, the Orange are gearing up for this week’s spring game.
Syracuse beats Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament type game

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Kobe Scales

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Saturday wasn't just another game in the Dome. It was a battle of Atlantic Coast Conference heavyweights, and it brought all the energy of a playoff preview. After a rocky start, the Orange pulled off the upset, defeating Notre Dame 14-9. No. 7 Syracuse (9-4, 6-1 at home) welcomed No. 5 Notre Dame (8-3, 2-1 on the road) back to Central New York for the first time since 2023, in a matchup between two of the ACC's top regular-season finishers.
Madness in March

1 month ago | thenewshouse.com | Kobe Scales |Cederic Derecho |Tyus Sansbury |Cole Ross

With the transfer portal for basketball heating up, a QB1 battle for SU Football, and a Stephen A. Smith & Lebron James beef, March has been filled with madness. This week was a busy one for the Fresh Squeezed crew, and the episode shows it. With their longest episode yet, there was no shortage of topics to discuss. Starting with the transfer portal, SU basketball saw a few key players depart. After Donnie Freeman and JJ Starling decided to stay in Orange, the group discussed the future.
Syracuse Pro Day recap & observations

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Kobe Scales

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse hosted its annual Pro Day on Monday, showcasing NFL Draft-eligible players, along with a few visitors from other schools. Twelve Syracuse athletes participated, with more than 50 scouts and staff from 30 NFL organizations in attendance. The players took part in standard combine drills, including the 40-yard dash, short shuttle, and three-cone drill, as well as positional drills, all of which were open to the media.
Despite slow start, Syracuse men's lacrosse blows out Manhattan

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Kobe Scales

On Tuesday night, No. 10 Syracuse faced Manhattan for the first game of a two-game week. The matchup marked only the second-ever meeting between the two programs. After a nine-day layoff, the Orange showed some early rust, but once they settled in, they dominated. Syracuse cruised to an 18-2 victory. The first quarter was anything but smooth for the Orange, as Manhattan goalie Connor Hapward put on an early show. Hapward recorded eight saves in the opening quarter and finished the first half with 14.
Cinderella Stories and Bracket Busters

1 month ago | thenewshouse.com | Kobe Scales |Cederic Derecho |Tyus Sansbury |Cole Ross

The Fresh Squeezed crew talks everything March Madness! The guys are back after a few weeks off for Spring Break. This week marks the beginning of every basketball fan’s favorite time of the year: March Madness. The group breaks down their Cinderella stories and bracket busters, along with their picks for the winner of the men’s and women’s tournaments. But that isn’t all. The guys wrap up a less-than-stellar season on the Men’s basketball team with Cedric at the ACC Tournament.
Syracuse gets much needed win over Johns Hopkins

2 months ago | 247sports.com | Kobe Scales

In a thrilling back-and-forth battle at the JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse secured a hard-fought 13-10 victory over No. 7 Johns Hopkins on Sunday. A dominant second-half effort at the face-off X by Johnny Mullen helped fuel Syracuse's late push, as they claimed their second consecutive win and a much-needed boost in the rankings.
LeQuint Allen: An underdog story

2 months ago | 247sports.com | Kobe Scales

LeQuint Allen has once again found himself in familiar territory—an underdog. The 6'0", 205-pound running back may not be the biggest or fastest player on the field, but his toughness, versatility, and relentless work ethic make his ceiling sky-high. Nicknamed "Hunnit" as a child for always giving 100% effort, Allen's intensity is evident on tape.