The No. 4 Syracuse women’s lacrosse team continued their unbeaten streak with an 18-10 victory over Cornell at the JMA Wireless Dome on Tuesday evening, improving their record to 3-0.
BILLS GAME DAY: Buffalo heads to Los Angeles for Monday Night Football matchup with Rams (preview) A well-rounded offensive performance and a standout showing from goalkeeper Daniella Guyette were key factors in the win.
The Orange showcased their depth, with ten different players finding the back of the net. Gracie Britton led the way with her first career hat trick, while Emma Ward, Olivia Adamson, and Molly Guzik each tallied five points. Adamson’s first goal ignited a 5-0 run, turning a 2-1 deficit into a 6-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. Syracuse kept up the pressure with six unanswered goals in the second quarter, building a commanding 12-3 advantage. They maintained control throughout the second half, reaching an 18-8 lead before Cornell added two late goals.
Guyette anchored the defense with a career-high 14 saves, including eight in the second half. She has been impressive in her first season as a starter, boasting an 8.81 goals-against average and a .528 save percentage. Coco Vandiver also made a significant impact by causing six turnovers, tying for second in Syracuse’s single-game record books.
Next, Syracuse faces a tough challenge, traveling to No. 2 North Carolina on Saturday.
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