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SU freshmen mock history
By Chris Carlson
Perhaps the permanent smile pasted on Carmelo Anthony's yap — along with the rest of the No. 12 Syracuse men's basketball team — is mocking basketball logic. History says the NCAA's top player can't be a freshman, but if Anthony isn't the best, he's close.
Syracuse raises football ticket prices one year after enduring its most disappointing season in 20 years
By Scott Lieber
Fall will bring a new football season with new players, new talents -- and new fans that paid new ticket prices. Make that higher ticket prices. After finishing with a 4-8 record and placing sixth in the Big East, Syracuse has raised ticket prices across the board, for everyone from students to alumni.
Swanson savors Irish career
By Celeste Miller
When Karen Swanson came to Notre Dame, she found herself some place she'd never been before — on the bench during a basketball game. At Westlake High School in Westlake, Ohio, Swanson started all four years and was named conference player of the year her senior year.
West Division proves superiority over underachieving East
By Mike Licker
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 the rise of Pittsburgh. Put those two teams in the same division as Syracuse and surprising Seton Hall, and you have the makings of a dominant West Division.
Coleman acclimates to scorer’s role
By Adam Kilgore
Undoubtedly, Rochelle Coleman has been the Syracuse women’s basketball team’s most improved player this season. Now if she could only figure out why. "I don't know," Coleman said. "I just come out to play. If I make more buckets than I did last year, then I did.
Orangewomen looking to avoid letdown against lowly Virginia Tech
By Michael Becker
To the casual fan, today's women's lacrosse game between No. 10 Syracuse and Virginia Tech may seem like a letdown. The Orangewomen just beat then-No. 3 Virginia, 12-11, in overtime on Saturday, and the Hokies rank last in the Big East. But ask any Syracuse player, and they'll likely tell you this game — which will be played at 1 p.
