Syracuse University

Athletics

Syracuse University's sports teams are officially known as the Orange, although the former (until 2004) names of Orangemen and Orangewomen are still affectionately used. The school's mascot is Otto the Orange. The teams all participate in NCAA Division I in the Big East Conference. The men's basketball, football, and men's lacrosse teams play in the Carrier Dome. Other sports facilities are located at the nearby Manley Field House.

Related Topics:
NCAA - Big East Conference - Carrier Dome

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• Rowing team founded: 1873
• First recorded football game: 1884 vs. Medical College of Syracuse
• First intercollegiate football game: 1889 vs. University of Rochester
• First recorded basketball game: 1899 vs. Christian Association of Hamilton (Ontario)

Archbold Stadium and the Carrier Dome

Thanks to a $600,000 gift by Syracuse University trustee and Standard Oil President, John D. Archbold, what was publicized as the “Greatest Athletic Arena in America” opened in 1907. Designed to resemble the Roman Coliseum and to never become outdated, Archbold Stadium became a trademark of Syracuse football. The stadium formed a massive oval, 670 feet (204 m) long and 475 feet (145 m) wide. It was 100 feet (30 m) longer and only 22 feet (7 m) thinner than the Carrier Dome and more than 6 million Orange football fans passed through its gates.

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From 1907 to 1978, Archbold Stadium was the home of SU football. Archbold opened up with a bang when the Orange defeated Hobart 28-0. It went out in style 71 years later with an improbable victory over second-ranked Navy 20-17. Syracuse posted a record of 265-112-50 at Archbold and it housed many great teams. It was home of the 1915 squad who was invited to play in the prestigious Rose Bowl and outscored its opponents 331 to 16. The 1959 team also called Archbold home en route to SU’s only National Championship.

Related Topics:
1907 - 1978 - 1915 - 1959

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In 1978, SU fans said good-bye forever to the historic stadium. Archbold was demolished to make way for the new on-campus facility, the Carrier Dome, which opened in 1980. (Source: SU Athletics)

Related Topics:
1978 - 1980

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Athletic championships

• 1908 - Rowing
• 1913 - Rowing
• 1916 - Rowing
• 1918 - Men's Basketball
• 1920 - Rowing
• 1924 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1925 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1926 - Men's Basketball
• 1959 - Rowing (World Championship)
• 1959 - Football
• 1983 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1988 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1989 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1990 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1993 - Men's Lacrosse
• 1995 - Men's Lacrosse
• 2000 - Men's Lacrosse
• 2002 - Men's Lacrosse
• 2003 - Men's Basketball
• 2004 - Men's Lacrosse