Syracuse was defeated 18-8 by Georgetown in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, ending the season for ‘Cuse.
The Orange fell behind early, but the Hoyas put the game away by out-scoring Syracuse 10-2 in the second and third periods. Jake Carraway and Declan McDermott each netting five goals apiece for the Hoyas. Dylan Hess also scored four goals.
Jamie Trimboli (3-0) and Stephen Rehfuss (1-2) each scored three points to lead Syracuse, while Owen Seebold also scored twice.
Syracuse also made 13 turnovers, served 11 penalties and lost the ground ball battle 33-23, providing the result.
GAME RECAP LINKS:
- ORANGE SEASON ENDS IN NCAA FIRST ROUND (Cuse.com)
- Syracuse falls to No. 5 Georgetown in 1st round of NCAA Tournament (DailyOrange.com)
- Georgetown hands Syracuse lacrosse one of its worst NCAA tournament losses ever, 18-8 (Syracuse.com)
- 3 takeaways from Syracuse’s season-ending loss to No. 5 Georgetown (DailyOrange.com)
- Syracuse lacrosse box score vs. Georgetown in first round of NCAA tournament (Syracuse.com)
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MEDIA:
The Orange season comes to a close against Georgetown.
Thank you to an incredible group of seniors for their sacrifices and dedication to this program. pic.twitter.com/i8T7ICnWM2
— Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse (@CuseMLAX) May 16, 2021
I feel for the boys, they’ve been through so much this year and deserved better. I couldn’t be more proud @CuseMLAX
— Brendan Bomberry (@Leftybombz21) May 16, 2021
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