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No. 5 Virginia at No. 3 Syracuse

Sunday, noon, ESPNU

Both rosters are loaded with highly-regarded goal scorers. Home-field advantage has been huge in this series.

Both are unbeaten, with Syracuse impressively defeating No. 9 Cornell and No. 14 Army at the Carrier Dome. Ben Williams' faceoff dominance, a dynamic attack and a nasty defense with star cover man Brandon Mullins has Orange fans dreaming of another gold trophy.

"The Syracuse attack has terrific chemistry and instincts," ESPN analyst Paul Carcaterra said. "In a high-possession game the Orange will need more production from their second midfield line."

Virginia owns wins over No. 15 Loyola Maryland and Rutgers. The Cavaliers' inexperienced defense might get torched by the Orange attack of Kevin Rice, Dylan Donahue and Randy Staats. It's a nightmare matchup for Virginia defenders Logan Greco, Scott Hooper and Davi Sacco.

If Virginia wins faceoffs, it can keep pace. Zed Williams, Ryan Lukacovic, James Pannell, Owen Van Arsdale, Ryan Tucker and Greg Coholan form the most potent unit Syracuse has seen. Cavaliers midfielders could have dodging success.

Who makes more saves, Matt Barrett or Bobby Wardwell? The dimly-lit dome, with it's silver-and-gray backdrop, isn't kind to opposing goalies.

This matchup, like the rest, is a litmus test. The rivalry is a fan favorite because of the fireworks.


http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...senich-column-0227-20150225-story.html#page=1
 
No. 5 Virginia at No. 3 Syracuse

Sunday, noon, ESPNU

Both rosters are loaded with highly-regarded goal scorers. Home-field advantage has been huge in this series.

Both are unbeaten, with Syracuse impressively defeating No. 9 Cornell and No. 14 Army at the Carrier Dome. Ben Williams' faceoff dominance, a dynamic attack and a nasty defense with star cover man Brandon Mullins has Orange fans dreaming of another gold trophy.

"The Syracuse attack has terrific chemistry and instincts," ESPN analyst Paul Carcaterra said. "In a high-possession game the Orange will need more production from their second midfield line."

Virginia owns wins over No. 15 Loyola Maryland and Rutgers. The Cavaliers' inexperienced defense might get torched by the Orange attack of Kevin Rice, Dylan Donahue and Randy Staats. It's a nightmare matchup for Virginia defenders Logan Greco, Scott Hooper and Davi Sacco.

If Virginia wins faceoffs, it can keep pace. Zed Williams, Ryan Lukacovic, James Pannell, Owen Van Arsdale, Ryan Tucker and Greg Coholan form the most potent unit Syracuse has seen. Cavaliers midfielders could have dodging success.

Who makes more saves, Matt Barrett or Bobby Wardwell? The dimly-lit dome, with it's silver-and-gray backdrop, isn't kind to opposing goalies.

This matchup, like the rest, is a litmus test. The rivalry is a fan favorite because of the fireworks.


http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...senich-column-0227-20150225-story.html#page=1
I would disagree with the author's description of playing conditions in the Dome. Wonder how long it's been since he's seen a game there in person.
 
I would disagree with the author's description of playing conditions in the Dome. Wonder how long it's been since he's seen a game there in person.

Since the author is Quint Kessenich, I'd say last season.
 
Quint played as a goalie in the Dome in the Stone Age. That's what he is referencing.
 

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