Syracuse University men's lacrosse faces a pivotal top-10 matchup against Virginia this Saturday after dropping to North Carolina. The Orange (9-3, 1-1 ACC) lost 14-9 but remains in the top five of the USILA Coaches Poll at fifth with 485 points. This upcoming game, part of a tripleheader event at the Dome, will also celebrate the enshrinement of legendary coach John Desko into the Ring of Honor.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse is ranked fifth in the USILA Coaches Poll with 485 points.
  • North Carolina is ranked first with 613 points and 26 first-place votes.
State of Play
  • Syracuse suffered its first loss in a month against North Carolina.
  • Fourteen of the Orange鈥檚 15 regular-season opponents are ranked or receiving votes in this week's polls.
What's Next

The Orange will host Virginia, currently ranked in the top 15, with expected high stakes as they aim to rebound from their recent loss. With the coach's honor ceremony and a tripleheader event, excitement is anticipated.

Bottom Line

Syracuse must capitalize on this rivalry game against Virginia to regain momentum and secure its position among the elite teams in the country while honoring a seminal figure in its history.