softball

The Orange Shut Out Colgate in Dome Opener
By Ben Glidden
March 23, 2012 - 10:50pm
Jenna Caira strikes out 7 in the first home game of the season.

Home plate was near the 50-yard line, field goal posts were used as foul poles, and bases were mounted into the turf of Ernie Davis Legends Field for the first ever softball game in the Carrier Dome. 

"It was so much fun, great energy in here," head coach Leigh Ross said. "The girls were extra excited to have so many fans here."

Softball sweeps double header from Villanova
By Tom Rende
April 17, 2011 - 5:45pm
Jenna Caira shines on the mound in first game, freshman Jasmine Watson hits three home runs in game two.

Syracuse kept their small winning streak alive as they won both games in a double header against Villanova. Despite an early rain delay, the umpires were able to squeeze in both games. For Syracuse (28-10, 7-5) both wins put their Big East record two games over .500 while Villanova (15-25-1, 2-11) continued to flounder in conference play as they lost both their tenth and eleventh in Big East play.

Softball struggles against South Florida
By Tom Rende
April 5, 2011 - 11:59pm
Orange play poorly on offense and defense in rough weekend against Bulls.

Syracuse softball (24-8, 3-3) seemed to be off to a promising start before this past weekend. After traveling south to play South Florida (22-15, 4-0) and getting swept by the Bulls, expectations are a bit tempered. The weekend lacked any offense from the Orange along with porous defense.

Mike Williams gone
By Seth Crockett
November 3, 2009 - 3:49pm
SU star wideout Mike Williams says he is leaving the team.

Mike Williams, Syracuse's standout wide receiver, has left the team, according to the Post-Standard's Donnie Webb.  Williams approached Marrone Monday morning, informing the coach of his decision to quit.  Marrone is unsure whether Williams is still enrolled in school.  This news come just weeks after Williams was suspended for violating team rules.  A finalist for the top college wideout in the nation, Williams was having a stellar season with 49 catches, 746 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.

My Take:  Williams was Syracuse's only...