Writer: Kevin Lu
Raia James overcame 4 surgeries before finding a role with the Orange
She frequently attended physical therapy sessions and returned to being a dual-sport athlete, running track and playing soccer. Read More »
Syracuse concedes 6 goals for 2nd time in 3 games, falls to No. 3 UNC
Syracuse was outshot by North Carolina 42-3 and conceded six goals for the second time in three games. Read More »
Matt Orr led Hong Kong to the Asian Games semifinals in October
Matt Orr left Hong Kong for the U.S. in search of better competition and landed at Syracuse for his graduate season. Now, he plays professionally in China and was a key part in Hong Kong’s historical run in the 2023 Asian Games. Read More »
Syracuse concedes 6 to Pittsburgh in largest defeat of season
Pittsburgh outshot Syracuse 32-5, handing the Orange their largest loss since Aug. 21, 2022. Read More »
High press, defensive stability, helps Syracuse hold on for 2-2 draw against No. 17 Wake Forest
"We decided to step up and put pressure on those two center backs and started defending higher up in the middle." SU's constant pressure led to three shots and a two-goal advantage in the first half Read More »
Syracuse concedes 5 to Clemson in 4th straight loss
SU's loss to Clemson marked a winless September for the Orange, who notched just six goals but allowed 20. Read More »
While undersized, Ashley Rauch has always been 'skillful with the ball'
On a team full of injuries, Ashley Rauch serves as a consistent player on the Orange midfield, playing in all 90 minutes in almost every game. Before coming to Syracuse, she starred for her club team, FC Virginia. Read More »
Changes in tactics haven't helped Syracuse's defensive troubles
Thus far, SU’s conceded 21 goals and has a -10 goal differential. Last season, Syracuse had a +7 goal difference through 11 contests. Read More »
Syracuse surrenders 4 goals in loss against Virginia Tech
Syracuse’s (2-8-1, 0-3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) defense struggled, suffering a 4-0 loss to Virginia Tech (5-3-3, 2-1-0 ACC). Read More »
Zoe Van de Cloot provides an immediate presence for Syracuse’s backline
After spending the majority of her youth playing soccer in Belgium, Zoe Van de Cloot now is a key piece of Syracuse’s back line. Read More »
Syracuse ties Fairfield in scoreless draw
Despite getting outshot 14-8 and being down a player for most of the second half, the Orange held on for a draw against Fairfield Read More »
Syracuse defeats Binghamton, bounces back from season-opening loss
Syracuse’s 2-1 win marked its seventh straight victory over Binghamton. The Orange haven’t lost to the Bearcats since 2005. Read More »
Syracuse opens 2023 season with 1-0 loss to Delaware
Despite notching seven shots, including three on target, Syracuse fell to Delaware in its season-opener. Read More »
Former SU hurdler Freddie Crittenden qualifies for World Championships
At the USA Track and Field Championships, Crittenden placed third in the men's 110m at 13.23 seconds, qualifying him for the World Athletics Championships. Read More »
Jaheem Hayles wins ACC Track Athlete of the Year
Hayles ran a time of 13.28 seconds at the NCAA championships, earning a bronze medal in the 110m hurdles as well as a bronze at the ACC championships. Read More »
ACC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Preview
Syracuse travels to Raleigh, North Carolina, to compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Twenty-two runners will participate on the first day of the championships. Read More »
Nathan Henderson overcomes mental struggles in breakout sixth year
Nathan Henderson’s six-year cross-country career at SU was full of ups and downs yet, despite battling mental and physical adversity, Henderson constantly broke personal records Read More »
Syracuse advances 4 runners to final races at Penn Relays
In the men’s 110m hurdles, Jaheem Hayles finished in 13.69 and placed first in the prelims, then finished fourth in the final race. Read More »
Syracuse runners earn 8 medals at Friar Invitational, Tom Jones Memorial Invitational
In the men’s 110m hurdles, Jaheem Hayles earned 3rd overall with a time of 13.49, rising to the national top 10. Read More »
Inside Trei Thorogood’s growth, breakthrough as one of Syracuse’s best sprinters
A dip in confidence caused Trei Thorogood to work with sprinting coach Dave Heglend in the offseason. Thorogood responded by becoming one of Syracuse’s most consistent sprinters. Read More »
4 Syracuse runners medaled in three different meets this week
Eight Syracuse athletes earned personal bests as the Orange participated in the Texas Relays, Bobcat Invitational and Stanford Invitational. Read More »
After setting records in Europe, Paul O’Donnell focuses on qualifying for NCAA Championships
After winning the unseeded section of the ACC men’s 5000m, Paul O’Donnell shifted his focus to qualifying for the NCAA championships. Read More »
SU opens outdoor track season with meets at NC State and Florida State
Twelve runners participated in the Florida State Relays, and four medaled, while eight athletes ran in the NC State Relays. Read More »
Jaheem Hayles, Amanda Vestri both earn First Team All-American honors at indoor championships
Vestri ran the 5000m and finished sixth, while Hayles placed 4th and marked his personal best in the 50m hurdles. Read More »