APEX Amazing Athlete: Eddie Lampkin Jr. offered up a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds when SU men’s basketball rallied from a big early deficit and defeated Notre Dame 77-69.

Atlas Fence All-Star: Sophie Burrows lit things up for SU women’s basketball during a 72-62 defeat to traditional power Louisville keeping the game within reach thanks to her 17 points mostly from four successful 3-pointers.

Byrne Dairy Prime Performer: Kyle Cuffe Jr. was a big reason why SU men’s basketball rallied past Notre Dame 77-69, taking 10 free throws and sinking all of them to account for most of his 13 points.

Energy Savers Defensive Standout: Allie Kelley, with her 41 saves in SU women’s ice hockey’s 1-0 overtime defeat to Penn State, set the NCAA career record for saves, moving her total to 4,176 to pass the mark of 4,167 set by RPI’s Lovisa Selander from 2016 to 2019.

The Image Press Icon: SU football player KingJoseph Edwards partnered with several Syracuse community groups handing out hygiene products and other charitable efforts for the second year in a row at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School in Syracuse.

JKS Roofing High Achiever: Maggie Koch is now part of the SU family, joining Kayla Treanor’s staff as an assistant coach for SU women’s lacrosse returning to a program where she was an assistant from 2008 to 2011.

Little York Plantation Play of the Week: Eddie Lampkin offered the tip-in basket with four minutes left which helped SU men’s basketball complete its comeback and take the lead against Notre Dame in its eventual 77-69 win over the Fighting Irish.

M. Lemp Jewelers Rewarding Effort: Another wide receiver from the high school Class of 2026 announced his commitment to SU football when Phoenix Henriquez, from Delaware, announced that he is coming to the Orange.

Mooney Marketing Group/Bristol 7 Enterprises Major Performance: Georgia Woolley remains SU women’s basketball’s leading scorer this season, averaging 15.1 points per game along with 3.8 rebounds per game.

North Syracuse Lawn and Snow Notable Effort: Chris Bell was the brightest light for SU men’s basketball in an otherwise bleak 85-61 defeat to Louisville finishing his night with 18 points mostly stemming from making four of his seven 3-point attempts.

Nye Automotive Mark of Excellence:  Another big honor came to SU football head coach Fran Brown when he was named the Paul “Bear” Bryant Newcomer Coach of the Year for helping the Orange to its 10-3 record, Holiday Bowl victory and national top 20 ranking.

O’Hara Electric Electrifying Play: Jaquan Carlos got two key offensive rebounds during a late-game sequence which drew out an SU men’s basketball possession and sustained the comeback against Notre Dame which led to a 77-69 victory.

110 Grill Award of Excellence: Kyra Wood shared top scoring honors for SU women’s basketball during a 72-62 defeat to Louisville finishing her game with 17 points while adding nine rebounds. 

Onondaga Flooring Outstanding Achievement: SU football recruit Darien Williams received another big honor last week when he was named New York State Class AA Co-Player of the Year after leading Christian Brothers Academy to a second straight state Class AA title.

Purcell Paints Prime Performer: SU football quarterback Kyle McCord heads to post-season all-star showcases having moved up into the top 10 of most draft analyst’s list of quarterback prospects for the upcoming NFL Draft.

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Student-Athlete: Bryn Saarela is, by far, the leading scorer for SU women’s ice hockey this season, putting together 13 goals and eight assists for 21 points, seven more than any other Orange player.

University Sports Shop/Manny’s Major Moment: SU men’s lacrosse has announced its 2025 schedule after its 12-6 run to the NCAA quarterfinals a season ago, the Orange taking on Jacksonville in the February 1 season opener at the JMA Dome.

Wilkins RV Winning Player: It continues to be J.J. Starling carrying SU men’s basketball as his 21 points keyed the Orange’s comeback from a double-digit deficit for a much-needed 77-69 victory over Notre Dame.