Nandin sparks Syracuse to salvage victory against Seton Hall
Morgan Nandin doesn’t like the hits that come straight at her — if she’s not diving or sliding, it’s not fun. Manipulating her body to make a play has become a force of habit for the shortstop, dating...
View ArticleDaniels delivers all-around performance for Syracuse in Seton Hall series finale
Standing over the left side of the batter’s box in the bottom of the third inning, Shirley Daniels used the top of her bat to draw a cross in the dirt, the letter “D” in the top-right corner of it....
View ArticleSisterly bond carries Nandin, Watson through Syracuse careers
Morgan Nandin and Jasmine Watson stood side by side after a 16-15 loss to Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon. Although Syracuse’s gallant comeback effort had fallen just short in its final at-bat,...
View ArticleFormer pitcher Torzilli returns to circle for depleted Syracuse
With the number of available pitching options dwindling, pitching coach Jenna Caira turned to an unfamiliar face at the mound — Gaby Torzilli. Lindsay Taylor remained benched with an undisclosed injury...
View ArticleStellar pitching, explosive offense carry Syracuse softball to doubleheader...
After avoiding a sweep against Seton Hall on Sunday, Syracuse (19-24, 7-9 Big East) traveled to Rutgers (25-21, 6-10) and swept a doubleheader with the Scarlet Knights on Wednesday. Before the two-game...
View ArticleWomen’s lacrosse claims Big East title; Softball takes 1-of-3
With a win over Georgetown on Sunday, Syracuse defended its Big East regular-season title and repeated as champions. The No. 5 Orange (14-3, 8-0 Big East) topped the No. 7 Hoyas (12-4, 6-2), 13-7, in...
View ArticleDaniels carries Syracuse into Big East tournament with standout Senior Day...
At the onset of the day Syracuse’s goal was clear. A win would give the Orange a spot in the Big East tournament, and a loss would end its season at SU Softball Stadium on senior day. With this in...
View ArticleSyracuse sends seniors off in style
Much of the afternoon belonged to the stellar play of junior right fielder Shirley Daniels but reminders that it was Senior Day at Syracuse University softball field abounded. Orange and blue streamers...
View ArticleHistoric senior class looks to extend final season in Big East tournament
Veronica Grant is constantly reminded of the success she has had in a Syracuse uniform. As SU’s starting center fielder, she jogs into the outfield seven times a game and is met by two signs hanging...
View ArticleSeason in review: Syracuse struggles with youth, inconsistency while growing...
For the first time in four seasons, Syracuse players will be watching the NCAA tournament from somewhere unfamiliar for this time of year — home. After eking into the Big East tournament with a win...
View ArticleNo. 9 Florida State sweeps outmatched Syracuse in 3-game series
Coming off a dominant 11-1 road win against Colgate on Thursday, Syracuse was swept in a three-game series at Florida State this weekend. The Orange (20-22, 10-11 Atlantic Coast) lost both games of the...
View ArticleO’Hara’s complete game shutout leads Syracuse past Niagara
Between two stints of rain, 93 pitches and seven shutout innings, it was business as usual for Syracuse ace Sydney O’Hara. O’Hara’s dominance on the mound for Syracuse (21-22, 10-11 Atlantic Coast) was...
View ArticleWatson uses patient approach to power Syracuse past Niagara
Just before Jasmine Watson came to bat in the first inning, Corinne Ozanne told her to be disciplined and wait for her pitch. Ozanne ripped a solo home run to the pine trees in right-center field with...
View ArticleSyracuse offense looks to continue success in road doubleheader against Canisius
In a game that seemed to be highlighted by back-to-back home runs in the first inning, it wasn’t until the fifth against Niagara that Syracuse’s offense offered a glimpse of how dynamic it can be. Five...
View ArticleSyracuse secures berth in ACC tournament, wins series against Virginia Tech
Syracuse needed one win in its last three games to secure a berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, but the series started off in the worst way possible. On Saturday, Virginia Tech’s Lauren...
View ArticleWatson, Daniels shine against Virginia Tech to close out regular-season...
The last home games for Syracuse seniors Jasmine Watson and Shirley Daniels were microcosms of their four-year softball careers. Watson hit a go-ahead grand slam on Senior Day on Sunday after Daniels...
View ArticleWatson provides experience, leadership in catching rotation with Lundstrom
Jasmine Watson usually knows what freshman pitcher Sydney O’Hara wants to throw. O’Hara rarely shakes off the senior catcher, and being on the same page gives her an added sense of comfort on the...
View ArticleSyracuse seniors guide team into 1st-ever ACC tournament
Since winning the 2011 Big East championship, Syracuse has lost in the first round of conference tournament play each of the past two years. The freshmen from that team are seniors now. The Orange has...
View ArticleSyracuse gives up 10 runs, finishes season on early exit from ACC tournament
To keep its season alive, Syracuse would’ve had to beat Virginia Tech for the third time in four games. But the Orange couldn’t convert. Ineffective pitching from SU (24-25, 12-12 Atlantic Coast) led...
View ArticleRoss confirms departure of 4 members from softball program
Four members of the Syracuse softball program have left the school, head coach Leigh Ross confirmed Thursday afternoon. Sophomore catchers Nicole Lundstrom and Ellie Forkin and sophomore pitcher...
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