Switenko takes hill, Petersen off team
Alexis Switenko had not pitched a game since high school. Still, with starter Tara DiMaggio unable to make the first game of last night's Syracuse… Read more »
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Undrafted Mungro finds role with Colts
Late last April, James Mungro went through the same routine that many former Syracuse football players will go through this weekend. He sat and watched… Read more »
SU’s 5 originals living dream
Four years ago, 11 players stepped onto the newly constructed Syracuse Softball Stadium with the dream of starting a competitive Big East softball program at… Read more »
SU looks to make run at league tourney
The Syracuse softball team has reached a critical point in its Big East season. Halfway through Big East play, SU (10-18, 4-6 Big East) is… Read more »
Morales breaks out against St. John’s
Cassie Morales knew she was struggling. The Syracuse softball team’s freshman first baseman entered yesterday's doubleheader against St. John's with a .180 average. Morales had… Read more »
Freshmen spark SU softball in weekend sweep
Apparently, freshmen athletic success has become commonplace around the Syracuse sports scene.With the SU softball team struggling, a pair of freshmen — first baseman Jennifer… Read more »
New glasses have Park atop SU batting charts
Linda Park knew something was wrong with her daughter. As a senior, Rachel Park led her high school team, Friendship Christian, in batting average. But… Read more »
Syracuse goes 4-6 at tournaments in Florida
A week-long Spring Break trip to Florida sounds relaxing — unless you're a member of the Syracuse softball team.The Orangewomen returned yesterday from a week… Read more »
Orangewomen still looking for a lucky charm
The Syracuse softball team seems to have no luck. From early-morning arrivals to canceled tournaments, lost luggage to rainouts, just about everything has gone wrong.… Read more »
West Division proves superiority over underachieving East
Three years ago, the Big East decided to split into two divisions. Notre Dame was just emerging as a contender and no one had predicted… Read more »
Weather cancels Firnbach's return to Illinois, SU headed to Florida instead
Twice, Syracuse softball head coach Mary Jo Firnbach tried to return to her alma mater, Southern Illinois. Twice, she’s been denied.A tournament this weekend in… Read more »
Syracuse emerges 2-3 from hectic trip to tournament in Vegas
A weekend in Las Vegas may sound like paradise. But try arriving home at 4:30 a.m. and having to attend 8:30 classes. That's exactly what… Read more »
Conference teams toe tourney bubble
Entering the final two weeks of the Big East regular season, several teams are guaranteed NCAA Tournament spots, some sit on the bubble and others’… Read more »
Softball set to open season in Las Vegas
A place with concrete walls and a Teflon roof hardly sounds like an ideal softball field. More like a prison.But the Syracuse softball team was… Read more »
Francis avoids self-promotion
Torin Francis never wants to take any credit for his team's success. Whether leading his Tabor Academy high-school team to three New England prep-school championships… Read more »
Georgetown flunks first half of Big East season
From Notre Dame upsetting four top-10 teams to Georgetown’s stunning downfall, the first half of this season’s Big East schedule has been full of surprises.… Read more »
Okafor hones his offense
Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun knew Emeka Okafor could do better.Okafor never had trouble with his defense, leading the Huskies with nine rebounds and four… Read more »
Beilein improves WVU
John Beilein's coaching career spans seven teams and 25 seasons. It started at a high school, moved up to a community college, advanced further to… Read more »
Allen trying new roles for Pirates
John Allen knew this season would be a challenge. Last year, as a small forward, Allen established himself in his freshman campaign as Seton Hall's… Read more »
Senior guards run show in Big East
The Beast of the East is back. After years of taking a back seat to other major conferences like the ACC, SEC, Big Ten and… Read more »
Irish open with tough schedule
Many teams fill their early-season schedules with weak local opponents to make travel easy during finals time. Not Notre Dame.After finishing second in the Guardians… Read more »
We The Players...
Alabama is 9-2. For almost any other college football team that would mean a trip to a bowl game, and a high-profile one at that.Not… Read more »
Ingram ready to make a point
At 5 feet 10 inches, Elijah Ingram is easy to miss. But rest assured that the St. John’s men’s basketball freshman point guard will soon… Read more »
No regrets for senior Klotz
Carrie Klotz walked off the grass of Syracuse Soccer Stadium one last time. Slowly, the senior midfielder made her way into the locker room after… Read more »
