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Syracuse University is a private university in upstate New York. The university, which is home to more than 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students, was founded in 1831 by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Despite its ties to the Methodist church, Syracuse identifies as nonsectarian. The school’s motto is “Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat,” which translates to “Knowledge crowns those who seek her.”
The current school chancellor is Kent Syverud, who leads an academic staff of more than 1,500.
Syracuse University Facts
School Colors: Orange and Blue
Campus Location: Syracuse, New York
Founded: 1831
Mascot: Otto the Orange
Tuition: In-State Tuition: $43,318, Out-of-State Tuition: $43,318
Attendance / Number of Students: 22,484
Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Syracuse Orange Cheerleaders
The Syracuse cheerleading program is split into two squads, the Orange and Blue Teams. The Orange Squad is a competitive co-ed team, while the Blue Squad is an all-girl team that performs on gamedays.
“The Cheerleading Team primarily lead cheers at home football games and men’s & women’s home basketball
games. Ten rotating members travel to away football games with twelve selected members traveling to the men’s
conference and NCAA basketball tournaments. This travel opportunity includes women’s NCAA Regional and Final
Four tournaments. Cheerleaders may also travel to Bowl games and may compete on a national level,” the program handbook reads.
The Orange Team is led by Spirit Program Coordinator and Head Cheer Coach Dena Segbers, who receives assistance from Mackenzie Woodard. Shaelyn Cavanaugh serves as head coach for the Blue Team.
Syracuse Men’s Basketball Team
Nickname: Orange
Head Coach: Jim Boeheim
School Rank: NR (AP), No. 11 seed (NCAA Tournament)
Betting Line: 300/1
Despite a losing record in conference play during the 2017-18 college basketball season, Jim Boeheim’s Syracuse Orange were able to punch their ticket to NCAA Tournament as one of the First Four teams to play.
The Orange, which went 23-13 during the regular season, topped Arizona State in the First Round to officially earn their spot in the field of 64 as a No. 11 seed in the Midwest Region. After scoring upsets over No. 6 seed TCU and No. 3 seed Michigan State, Syracuse has earned its spot in the Sweet 16 where they will face off against the Duke Blue Devils.
Fight Song (Video & Lyrics):
Down, down the field goes old Syracuse,
Just see those backs hit the line and go thro’.
Down, down the field they go marching,
Fighting for the Orange staunch and true.Rah! Rah! Rah!
Vict’ry’s in sight for old Syracuse,
Each loyal son knows she ne’er more will lose,
For we’ll fight, yes, we’ll fight, and with all our might
For the glory of Syracuse.
