The ASL Players Google Map shows 7 (including yourself) within easy driving distance of Syracuse.
There must be more who are not listed on the map.
Have you tried reaching out to the players listed on the map ?
If you reach out and they are not interested, be sure to ask if they know of any players who might be interested.
Perhaps you could advertise for an opponent at local board game stores such as "Play the Game, Read the Story".
I was a student at Syracuse but it was before Squad Leader was invented.