No. 2 Syracuse scored nine unanswered goals to erase a two-goal deficit and posted a 17-10 victory against No. 25 Virginia Tech on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. The win improves the Orange’s record to 6-0, which is their best start since the 2017 campaign.
Megan Carney scored a career-high six goals to go along with one assist for seven points. She set her career high with nine points against the Hokies as a freshman.
Meaghan Tyrrell scored four goals and finished with six points. She now leads the team in points (27) and is tied with Carney for the top spot in goals (16).
Graduate student Ella Simkins posted a career-high eight draw controls. With the combination of sophomore Katelyn Mashewske, junior Braelie Kempny and graduate student Morgan Widner taking the draws, the Orange held a 19-10 advantage in the circle.
Syracuse outshot Virginia Tech, 41-27, while both teams picked up 16 ground balls. Goldstock finished with eight saves, while Angie Benson recorded 11 saves for the Hokies.
GAME RECAP LINKS:
- #2 ORANGE DEFEAT #25 HOKIES TO STAY UNBEATEN (Cuse.com)
- 2nd-half scoring run propels No. 2 Syracuse over Virginia Tech, 17-10 (DailyOrange.com)
- Syracuse women’s lacrosse stays undefeated with 17-10 win over Virginia Tech (Syracuse.com)
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Ella Simkins has a career high of 8 draw controls ? pic.twitter.com/dqsj6S3PYj
— Syracuse Women's Lacrosse (@CuseWLAX) March 27, 2021
Carney cranks another one
Notches her 4th of the night pic.twitter.com/xW1FhKM7yB
— Syracuse Women's Lacrosse (@CuseWLAX) March 27, 2021
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— Syracuse Women's Lacrosse (@CuseWLAX) March 27, 2021
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