Syracuse men's lacrosse begins its postseason journey this Friday against North Carolina in the ACC Tournament. The third-seeded Orange, looking to defend their title, face the second seed Tar Heels, a team they've historically split matches against in the tournament. After a recent loss to Notre Dame, Syracuse aims to channel prior postseason success, having won three ACC Championships in the past. The game marks a significant rematch, where Syracuse seeks redemption following an earlier loss to UNC this month.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse has a 3-1 record when holding the three seed in the ACC Tournament.
  • The Orange are 21-14 all-time against North Carolina, with an 8-1 record in neutral-site matchups.
State of Play
  • Syracuse drops to sixth in the Coaches and Media Polls following recent losses.
  • North Carolina seeks to recover from a defeat against Duke in their season finale.
What's Next

If Syracuse wins Friday, they would advance to the championship game for the second consecutive year, aiming for another title. The matchup would also be their first neutral site victory this season.

Bottom Line

Syracuse's path to success hinges on reclaiming momentum from last season's championship run, with strong historical performance against UNC in neutral sites setting a hopeful tone for the weekend.