Jude Padilla's commitment to the game inspires her community
Before coming to Syracuse, Jude Padilla created a legacy through inspiring others within her central Texas community, which lasts to this day. Read more »
Softball
Double threat: Laila Alves' two-way ability transformed her into a weapon for the Orange
Laila Alves fell in love with catching in youth softball leagues and now she brings versatility and fierce competition to the Orange. Read more »
Madison Knight delivers Syracuse to ACC Tournament win over Virginia
Knight hit a two-run home run and threw a complete game, pushing Syracuse over Virginia to begin the ACC Tournament. Read more »
Syracuse tops Virginia 8-2, advances to ACC Tournament quarterfinals
Syracuse scored three runs in the sixth inning, helping them defeat Virginia for the fourth time this season. Read more »
Madison Knight earns ACC All-Freshman Team honors
Knight posted a team-leading 3.04 ERA, showing off her two-way ability at the plate knocking in the second-most RBIs on the team. Read more »
Boston College defeats Syracuse 4-2 for series sweep
Syracuse went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position against Boston College, as it suffered a series sweep. Read more »
Syracuse offense fails to support Madison Knight in 6-2 loss to BC
Knight threw for 8.1 innings and struck out nine batters, but the Orange were held scoreless for eight straight innings. Read more »
Syracuse struggles in series-opening loss to Boston College
The Orange only registered two hits and five base runners in their 4-2 loss to Boston College. Read more »
SU's stellar defense leads to 12-6 win over Virginia
The Orange defense made game-winning plays and robbed the Cavaliers of multiple extra-base hits and stranded nine runners in their eighth straight win. Read more »
Syracuse scores season-high 12 runs to complete sweep against Virginia
Led by Kelly Breens' two home runs and five RBIs, Syracuse's offense stayed hot, scoring its 24th run in three games, winning three straight over Virginia. Read more »
Madison Knight leads Syracuse to a doubleheader sweep over Virginia
Madison Knight pitched 10 innings across Syracuse’s doubleheader, all while giving up no runs and going 2-3 at the plate with a homer and two RBIs. Read more »
Syracuse sweeps Virginia in doubleheader
In the third inning of game one, The Orange scored six runs paving the way for their first victory of the day Read more »
Jenna Caira’s dominance as player, coach earned her 1st SU softball jersey retirement
Jenna Caira's signature change-up helped make her the most decorated softball player in history, and the first to have her jersey retired Read more »
With her fierce competitive edge, Taylor Posner brings energy to outfield
In high school, Taylor Posner played third base, only switching to the outfield at SU. Now, the sophomore brings fierce competitive energy to the outfield. Read more »
Lindsey Hendrix’s no-hitter highlights doubleheader sweep of Cornell
Lindsey Hendrix tosses second no-hitter of the season as Syracuse sweeps double header against Cornell. Read more »
Syracuse’s pitching struggles stem from poor command, inconsistency
SU’s pitching struggles stem from its inability to consistently strike out batters and limit walks, ranking 231st in the NCAA with a 1.21 K/BB ratio Read more »
Rebecca Clyde was a baseball star before committing to SU
Rebecca Clyde began her softball career in her junior year of high school, only having played junior varsity baseball prior. Now, the infielder’s experience helped her excel at SU. Read more »
Syracuse defeats Lafayette to complete 3-game sweep
In game three against Lafayette, the Orange recorded a season-high 17 hits, exploding for 11 runs over the last three innings. They were led by a two-way effort from Madison Knight. Read more »
Syracuse blows out Lafayette twice in doubleheader
SU had a season-high 15 hits in game one in which the Orange utilized a diverse offensive attack, including eight different players to garner a hit. Read more »
Syracuse splits doubleheader against Binghamton
In Syracuse's game one win over Binghamton, Madison Knight pitched one of the best games of her collegiate career, tying a career-high with seven strikeouts. Read more »
SU club softball relies on trust while playing without a coach
Syracuse club softball is entirely student-run, with the players paying for their own travel when on the road. To get through the season, they emphasize trust. Read more »
Syracuse’s thin roster depth hurts its chances in close games
Aside from the trio of Madelyn Lopez, Madison Knight and Tessa Galipeau, Syracuse softball suffers from a lack of depth, resulting in the worst ACC offense. Read more »
North Carolina shuts out Syracuse 6-0 in series finale
Syracuse suffered its 11th shutout of the season in a 6-0 loss to North Carolina. Read more »
Madison Knight's late-inning homer splits doubleheader against North Carolina
After Syracuse dropped game one 7-5, Madison Knight’s home run with two outs in the seventh secured a 5-4 win and a split in the doubleheader against North Carolina. Read more »
