Syracuse sports see key injuries and shutouts as Onondaga Lake Parkway reopens
Central New York sports teams faced tough losses and injuries, while Onondaga Lake Parkway in Salina reopened after a week-long closure. Gabby Wisbeck’s injury and a hockey shutout headline the morning.
SYRACUSE, N.Y., A week-long closure of Onondaga Lake Parkway in Salina ended Thursday night, reopening a key route for commuters and travelers heading between Liverpool, Salina, and downtown Syracuse, according to LocalSYR. Meanwhile, Syracuse University’s women’s soccer and ice hockey teams both suffered narrow losses at home, with injuries and missed opportunities shaping the outcomes, per the Daily Orange.
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The Parkway’s reopening comes just in time for Friday morning traffic, easing detours for drivers who rely on this corridor to reach Destiny USA, the North Side, and points west. On the sports front, the Orange women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to Miami after a first-half lead and a critical injury to midfielder Gabby Wisbeck. In ice hockey, Syracuse outshot Delaware 40-14 but could not break through, falling 1-0 at Tennity Ice Pavilion as Delaware goalie Charlotte Payne recorded her first career shutout.
By The Numbers
- 40 shots: Syracuse ice hockey’s total shots on goal in the 1-0 loss to Delaware, per the Daily Orange.
- 2-1: Final score in Syracuse women’s soccer’s loss to Miami at SU Soccer Stadium, according to the Daily Orange.
- Nearly 1 week: Duration of the Onondaga Lake Parkway closure before reopening Thursday night, per LocalSYR.
Onondaga Lake Parkway reopens after week-long closure
Drivers in Salina and Liverpool can once again use Onondaga Lake Parkway as of Thursday night, October 29, after a closure that lasted almost a week, according to LocalSYR. The New York State Department of Transportation confirmed the reopening, which restores a major east-west route connecting Salina, Liverpool, and downtown Syracuse. The closure had forced detours for commuters, especially those heading to Destiny USA or traveling between the northern suburbs and the city core.
The Parkway is a heavily traveled corridor, especially during weekday rush hours and weekends when shoppers and visitors head to the mall or Onondaga Lake Park. The reopening is expected to ease congestion on parallel routes like Old Liverpool Road and I-81.
SU women’s soccer falls to Miami after Wisbeck injury
Syracuse University’s women’s soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to Miami at SU Soccer Stadium on Thursday night, according to the Daily Orange. The Orange took a 1-0 lead in the 14th minute when Gabby Wisbeck converted a penalty kick, but the game turned just seconds into the second half when Wisbeck suffered a left leg injury and had to leave the field on crutches.
Without Wisbeck, Syracuse struggled to maintain its defensive shape and conceded the tying goal in the 53rd minute. Miami then scored the game-winner in the 88th minute, handing SU its fifth straight loss. Goalkeeper Maya Naimoli made eight saves, tying her season high, but the Orange could not hold on for a result in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Vickie Jones returned from injury for Syracuse and played 45 minutes, but did not score.
Wisbeck’s injury is a blow for the Orange, who have relied on her defensive presence and leadership in midfield. Head coach Nicky Thrasher Adams said after the game that Wisbeck’s absence was felt in both defensive and offensive phases, and the team “collapsed tremendously” without her.
Syracuse ice hockey shut out by Delaware despite 40 shots
At Tennity Ice Pavilion, Syracuse ice hockey outshot Delaware 40-14 but lost 1-0 in the series opener Thursday, according to the Daily Orange. Delaware goalie Charlotte Payne stopped all 40 shots for her first career shutout, frustrating the Orange offense throughout the night. Syracuse had several power play opportunities and dominated possession, but could not convert any of its chances.
Associate head coach Brendon Knight, filling in while Brian Idalski coaches the Czech National Team, said the team did not do enough to create second-chance opportunities or get inside the dots for higher-quality shots. Peyton Armstrong led Syracuse with six shots on goal, but Delaware’s defense and Payne’s goaltending kept the Orange off the board.
The loss drops Syracuse to 6-3-0 overall and 4-3-0 in Atlantic Hockey America play. The Orange will look to rebound in the second game of the series, with the next matchup scheduled for this weekend at Tennity Ice Pavilion.
Other updates: SU football adds new kicker, Port Byron field hockey advances
Syracuse football has added Quinn Olcott, a midfielder from the men’s soccer team, as a kicker, head coach Fran Brown said on his weekly radio show Thursday, per the Daily Orange. Olcott, a Fayetteville native, reportedly hit a 55-yard field goal in practice. The move comes after SU’s regular kickers missed seven of 16 field goals and five extra points this season. It is not yet clear who will handle kicking duties when Syracuse faces No. 19 SMU at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday.
Elsewhere in Central New York, Port Byron field hockey advanced to the sectional finals after a win over Clinton, according to The Citizen (Auburn). In Auburn, the football team’s dramatic fourth-quarter comeback was captured in a new video highlight, and property transfers for the Cayuga County area were published for October 30.
Where to check for updates
For the latest on road conditions, visit the New York State Department of Transportation website or 511NY. For Syracuse University sports schedules and injury updates, check the official SU Athletics site. Local news outlets including the Daily Orange, LocalSYR, and The Citizen (Auburn) provide ongoing coverage of Central New York events.
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Sources
- LocalSYR, Onondaga Lake Parkway open to traffic after nearly week-long closure
- Daily Orange, SU women’s soccer suffers after Gabby Wisbeck’s injury in 2-1 loss to Miami
- Daily Orange, Syracuse ice hockey falls 1-0 to Delaware in series opener
- Daily Orange, SU men’s soccer’s Quinn Olcott to kick for Syracuse football, Brown says
- The Citizen (Auburn), Port Byron field hockey beats Clinton to reach sectional finals
- The Citizen (Auburn), When visitors come to Cayuga County, where does their money go?
