Spring Break
The Daily OrangeSB | Weekend sweep pushes SU into Big East tournament
By Didier Morais
Posted: 4/28/08, 10:33 PM EST Section: Sports
"It was probably one of the happiest days I've seen from this team," Ross said. "I mean, they were excited at the end of the game. They worked together, and that was the big thing."
After overcoming one obstacle, the Orange has now focused its attention to this week's demanding schedule. It will face two of the conference's paramount programs in DePaul and Notre Dame.
Ross views the showdown as a scouting opportunity. It is very probable SU will be seeded against either team in the Big East tournament, so Ross will be analyzing opposing strategies and player techniques all week.
"The biggest thing for us this week is that we're going to face those two teams in the Big East tournament," Ross said. "We don't know who we're going to draw yet, but they will definitely be there. So it may be an opportunity to see them twice."
But in reality, Ross has been preparing for this week since the offseason. Last year, the Blue Demons and the Fighting Irish both demolished Syracuse, winning three of four games by seven runs or more. Now, Ross is seeking revenge. She is eager to showcase her revamped lineup and make a statement in the Big East.
"We struggled with both teams last year," Ross said. "This year it's in our hands. We are playing pretty well as a team. If we just have no errors, pitchers throw well and then let's get some hits all the way down the line."
In addition, Ross said the parity throughout the Big East bodes well for Syracuse's chances this week. Throughout the season, numerous underdogs have upset the top tier teams in the Big East, including DePaul and Notre Dame.
"Things have been crazy," Ross said. "We've had some teams like Seton Hall beat DePaul early on in the season. Notre Dame dropped a few games to a couple teams that they shouldn't have, so I feel like the Big East is spread evenly, and we have a shot."
dsmorais@syr.edu
After overcoming one obstacle, the Orange has now focused its attention to this week's demanding schedule. It will face two of the conference's paramount programs in DePaul and Notre Dame.
Ross views the showdown as a scouting opportunity. It is very probable SU will be seeded against either team in the Big East tournament, so Ross will be analyzing opposing strategies and player techniques all week.
"The biggest thing for us this week is that we're going to face those two teams in the Big East tournament," Ross said. "We don't know who we're going to draw yet, but they will definitely be there. So it may be an opportunity to see them twice."
But in reality, Ross has been preparing for this week since the offseason. Last year, the Blue Demons and the Fighting Irish both demolished Syracuse, winning three of four games by seven runs or more. Now, Ross is seeking revenge. She is eager to showcase her revamped lineup and make a statement in the Big East.
"We struggled with both teams last year," Ross said. "This year it's in our hands. We are playing pretty well as a team. If we just have no errors, pitchers throw well and then let's get some hits all the way down the line."
In addition, Ross said the parity throughout the Big East bodes well for Syracuse's chances this week. Throughout the season, numerous underdogs have upset the top tier teams in the Big East, including DePaul and Notre Dame.
"Things have been crazy," Ross said. "We've had some teams like Seton Hall beat DePaul early on in the season. Notre Dame dropped a few games to a couple teams that they shouldn't have, so I feel like the Big East is spread evenly, and we have a shot."
dsmorais@syr.edu
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