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Guided Bald Eagle Walks Scheduled at Onondaga Lake in Syracuse. Onondaga Lake in Syracuse will host guided wildlife walks focused on bald eagles this weekend. The Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps is organizing two educational sessions where participants will walk along the Onondaga Creekwalk and restored shoreline sections. These tours, led by staff and volunteers from the National Audubon Society, aim to highlight the area's significance for wintering bald eagles and the successful recovery of their local population. The sessions are open to the public. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 2) Finger Lakes Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Women's Basketball Defeats Boston College on Senior Day Finale. The Syracuse University women's basketball team ended their regular season with a commanding 90-65 win over Boston College on Senior Day. The Orange achieved a 22-7 overall record and finished 12-6 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Uche Izoje led with her 13th double-double of the season, racking up 24 points and 12 rebounds, while the team saw four players in double figures. Syracuse maintained control throughout the game, widening their lead each quarter for a decisive victory. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 1) Finger Lakes Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Men's Lacrosse Overcomes Penn in Overtime Comeback Victory. The Syracuse men's lacrosse team overcame a four-goal deficit in the second half to secure a 9-8 overtime win against Penn at Franklin Field. Ranked seventh nationally, Syracuse earned its first road victory of the season by scoring five unanswered goals, with Finn Thomson leading the team with a hat trick. Michael Leo contributed two goals and made the game-winning score in overtime. The Orange improved their record to 4-2 while Penn dropped to 2-3 after the contest. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 1) Finger Lakes Syracuse, NY Philadelphia, NY

Syracuse Men's Basketball Falls to Wake Forest, Marking Third Consecutive Loss. The Syracuse men's basketball team lost to Wake Forest 88-83 on Saturday, marking its third straight defeat and sixth consecutive road loss. Syracuse led by four points at halftime, fueled by strong three-point shooting in the first half, but struggled offensively after the break. Wake Forest capitalized on Syracuse’s cold shooting and built a decisive lead during a key second-half run. The Orange now hold a 15-14 overall record and 6-10 in Atlantic Coast Conference play. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Syracuse, NY

Syracuse Women’s Lacrosse Secures Second Consecutive Win Against Louisville. The Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team claimed a 13-10 victory over Louisville in an Atlantic Coast Conference game, improving their season record to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play. The match featured nine Syracuse players scoring, highlighted by Molly Guzik’s four goals. The Orange defense forced 19 turnovers, marking their highest single-game total since 2019. The team established control with a strong first-half run and maintained their advantage for the win. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Syracuse, NY

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