Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Throughout her college career, Dalani Stephens worked with her father, David, on the little things — elements that aren’t typically noticed in a midfielder. David, who was a two-time Olympic javelin thrower for the United States, was the perfect person to guide her. David showed … [Read more...] about Dalani Stephens’ career was shaped by father’s Olympic experience
Izabel Varejão’s foul trouble proves costly against No. 11 Maryland
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. After sitting since the 3:49 mark of the first quarter, Izabel Varejão returned to the game to start the second half. Despite having two fouls, Varejão looked to help Syracuse out of its 42-31 deficit. The Terrapins went right at SU’s center. As a result, Varejão picked up her … [Read more...] about Izabel Varejão’s foul trouble proves costly against No. 11 Maryland
Syracuse survives upset bid, beats Colgate 74-72
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Nothing seemed unusual when Adrian Autry stepped to the podium following Syracuse’s second straight razor-thin win to start the season. What followed was an out-of-character, impassioned rant from the second-year head coach. His opening statement lasted three minutes and 20 … [Read more...] about Syracuse survives upset bid, beats Colgate 74-72
Observations from SU’s win over Colgate: Failure pulling away, 3-point struggles
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. Syracuse’s season-opener against Le Moyne was supposed to be a layup. Instead, SU needed 22 Jyare Davis points, a second-half rally and a crunch-time Chris Bell steal to squeak out an 86-82 victory. Following their lackluster start to the season, the Orange had to wait eight … [Read more...] about Observations from SU’s win over Colgate: Failure pulling away, 3-point struggles
Film Review: Tight end Oronde Gadsden shifts out wide vs. Boston College
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our sports newsletter here. The modern starting tight end must have receiver-like qualities. They’ve evolved from being blockers first, pass-catchers second, to the total opposite. Dynamic downfield options like four-time Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski and Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez furthered this … [Read more...] about Film Review: Tight end Oronde Gadsden shifts out wide vs. Boston College