Syracuse men’s lacrosse: Orange overcome mistakes, head back to Final Four with 13-11 win over North Carolina
Syracuse men's lacrosse advanced to the Final Four for the second consecutive season with a 13-11 victory over North Carolina in the NCAA Quarterfinals. Despite making critical mistakes in the fourth quarter, the Orange responded with three unanswered goals to secure the win. Senior leadership and a balanced team effort were key factors in overcoming their ACC opponents.
- ▪Syracuse defeated North Carolina 13-11 in the NCAA Quarterfinals to reach the Final Four.
- ▪The Orange overcame a fourth-quarter tie by scoring three consecutive goals and making crucial defensive stops.
- ▪Senior players scored all four of Syracuse's goals in the fourth quarter, including key contributions from Joey Spallina, who recorded six points.
- ▪This was Syracuse's third attempt to defeat North Carolina this season, finally succeeding after previous losses.
- ▪The game took place at James M. Shuart Stadium on Long Island, marking a repeat of last year's championship run.
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