Syracuse men’s lacrosse drops to No. 6 in IL Top 20 Poll
Syracuse men’s lacrosse dropped to No. 6 in this week’s Inside Lacrosse Top-20 Poll following its 11-7 loss to Maryland Saturday.
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Syracuse men’s lacrosse rankings and results: Inside Lacrosse’s Top 20 had Syracuse drop to No. 6 after a recent loss to Maryland, signaling a slower tempo and a need to refocus offensively. This follows their early-season schedule where they’ve faced several ranked opponents, including Harvard and Johns Hopkins in coming games.[1]
Recent game recap: SU edged Penn 9-8 in overtime in a March 2026 report, highlighting a rally late in the third period and an overtime winner to stay competitive in 2026.[2]
Nearby scheduling and matchups: Syracuse was set to play top-15 teams like Harvard and Johns Hopkins in the ensuing weeks, indicating a challenging stretch where performance against elite programs would be pivotal.[1]
Additional context around the program: There’s ongoing media coverage exploring Syracuse’s path back toward Final Four contention, with episodes and podcasts discussing roster development and coaching strategy under Gary Gait.[5][8]
Illustration (example): A chart showing SU’s ranking trajectory over February–March 2026 would help visualize the drop and bounce-back attempts, with key games highlighted (Maryland loss, overtime win vs. Penn).
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of the last 6–8 games, extract key stats (scoring by Joey Spallina, save percentage, turnover counts), and generate a brief chart to illustrate their performance trend. I can also pull more precise recent headlines from local outlets like The Daily Orange or Syracuse.com if you want deeper coverage. Please tell me which format you prefer (bullet timeline, short recap, or a chart).
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Syracuse men’s lacrosse dropped to No. 6 in this week’s Inside Lacrosse Top-20 Poll following its 11-7 loss to Maryland Saturday.
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www.syracuse.comITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell and Syracuse men's lacrosse teams will bring a taste of Central New York to Long Island when the Big Red and the Orange meet in a colorful top five battle on Saturday, April 12 at 4 p.m. at Mitchel Field in Uniondale, N.Y. The contest will be broadcast on Corrigan Sports Network.
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