The Orange concluded its 2006 season 16 games above .500 (36-20) and was 15-7 in BIG EAST competition. The 36 season wins and the 15 BIG EAST wins were both school records.
2007 Slate Will Challenge the Orange on the Diamond
12/5/2006 10:28:23 AM | Softball
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse University softball head coach Leigh Ross released the 2007 Orange softball schedule on Tuesday, December 5. This upcoming season features matchups against 10 teams that finished in the Regionals or better in the 2006 season with two of those programs advancing to the Women's College World Series. Seven teams finished in the Top 25 of the USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll.
“The schedule will be a great challenge for our team,” Ross said. “Most schools in the country would love to have the schedule we have. Our team is excited to play such top caliber programs.”
Syracuse will start off the season by matching up against two of the NCAA Division I World Series qualifiers UCLA (Feb. 9) and Arizona State (Feb. 9). UCLA finished the 2006 season with a 50-9 record and has won 11 national championships. ASU also advanced to the WCWS (for the 12th time) and finished with a record of 53-15. The Orange’s season is also highlighted by its home games against four BIG EAST teams, Louisville (April 13), South Florida (April 15), Rutgers (April 28) and Villanova (April 29), at the SU Softball Stadium.
The Orange opens the 2007 campaign with an appearance at the Kajikawa Classic in Tempe, Ariz. from Feb. 9-11. Syracuse competes in the adidas-Golden Panther Invitational (Feb. 23-25) where the Orange will face Stanford, which ended with a 42-18 record and its ninth consecutive 40-plus win season.
SU then heads to the Texas A&M Invitational (March 2-4) to battle McNeese State, Illinois and Texas A&M, which was ranked No. 22 in the coaches poll to end the season. Syracuse concludes the preseason at the Florida State Invitational (March 9-11) and Stetson Tournament (March 16-18) before beginning its BIG EAST schedule.
SU then heads to the Texas A&M Invitational (March 2-4) to battle McNeese State, Illinois and Texas A&M, which was ranked No. 22 in the coaches poll to end the season. Syracuse concludes the preseason at the Florida State Invitational (March 9-11) and Stetson Tournament (March 16-18) before beginning its BIG EAST schedule.
Ross’ first season of BIG EAST play begins on Saturday, March 24 at Providence. SU will stay on the road for four double-header matchups against BIG EAST teams Connecticut, DePaul, Notre Dame and Pittsburgh. Syracuse will also play a double-header at Buffalo on Wednesday, April 11. The Orange head home to compete against two BIG EAST teams, before heading back onto the road for double-headers against St. John’s, Seton Hall and Niagara. The Orange will end its regular season at home, facing Rutgers for a double-header and concluding against Villanova.
Last season, Louisville was crowned the regular season BIG EAST champions (19-3) and finished 45-11 and ranked No. 17 in the country. USF (50-25) and Notre Dame (42-12) both advanced to regional play and are continuously strong programs.
The top eight teams in the BIG EAST this season will qualify for the league championship, which gets underway on May 10. The championship will be held at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.
Last season, Louisville was crowned the regular season BIG EAST champions (19-3) and finished 45-11 and ranked No. 17 in the country. USF (50-25) and Notre Dame (42-12) both advanced to regional play and are continuously strong programs.
The top eight teams in the BIG EAST this season will qualify for the league championship, which gets underway on May 10. The championship will be held at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.
The Orange concluded its 2006 season 16 games above .500 (36-20) and was 15-7 in BIG EAST competition. The 36 season wins and the 15 BIG EAST wins were both school records.
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