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MLAX | 'Big Idea': Face-Off Classic starts with whim, ends with 4 lacrosse powers
By Mark Medina
Bob Carpenter warned that he thought of this proposed idea just five minutes beforehand. But that didn't prevent the founder and publisher of Inside Lacrosse magazine from writing an e-mail to Virginia head coach Dom Starsia and Princeton head coach Bill Tierney to explain it.
WBB | SU blows postseason opportunity
By Matt Levin
All the pieces fell into place. But with the finish line in sight, the Syracuse women's basketball team stumbled in its last chance to qualify for the Big East tournament. The Orange received a record-breaking performance from star freshman Nicole Michael and all the scenarios SU needed to play next weekend took place - except for the one Syracuse controlled.
WLAX | Orange hosts Albany squad rich with Syracuse-bred talent
By Christopher James
After 10 days down south, Kate Fontana can't wait to come back home. The Albany midfielder and East Syracuse-Minoa product will return to the Carrier Dome tonight with at least four teammates from the Syracuse area when the Great Danes take on the No. 15 Orange at 7.
SOFTBALL | SU finds good luck in 1st win but can't carry momentum
By Jason Tarr
Tied at one, the Syracuse softball team headed into extra innings with Marist. SU entered the game 0-5 and was in desperate need of a good break. The Red Foxes gave the Orange just that. Syracuse scored four unearned runs on two poor throws, an error by the shortstop, and a passed ball.
TENNIS | Freshmen step up for 1st Big East win in Orange's weekend split
By Zach Zagger
Prior to this weekend's matches, head coach Luke Jensen said he was amazed the Syracuse tennis team was earning more wins at the top of the lineup opposed to the bottom. Jensen said even though the top players were playing great, the team lacked depth. This weekend the Orange won its first Big East match of the season as young players, freshman Kate Ready and sophomore Anne Magellan, stepped up and won key matches.
Big East Notebook | After success in Big East, Laing returns to roots at St. Raymond's
By Jason Tarr
Standing on the court of Continental Airlines Arena in front of thousands of screaming fans, Brian Laing knows what it feels like to be in the spotlight. But the junior guard at Seton Hall hasn't forgotten where he grew up or who has helped him along the way.
SWIM/DIVE | DiPlacido, Keck celebrate final seasons at SU with Big East honors
By Heather Crowley
Syracuse diving coach Jeff Keck and diver Alida DiPlacido share a common thread. Together they are experiencing their final season as members of the Syracuse swimming and diving team. Keck has coached SU for more than a quarter century, while DiPlacido is experiencing her first year as a graduate student.
