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Syracuse's Lauren Brooks, 10, is pressured by North Carolina's Julia Young, 16, and Emily Wold, 9, during the ACC Field Hockey Semifinals, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, in Durham, N.C. #ACCFH (Photo by Sara D. Davis, theACC.com)

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DURHAM , N.C. – In a rematch of last year’s semifinal matchup, No. 6-seeded Syracuse defeated No. 2-seeded North Carolina, 3-2, in overtime of the ACC Field Hockey Championship semifinals on Friday.

The Orange were powered by junior Emma Russell, who scored two of the three Syracuse goals, totaling six for the tournament – setting a new ACC Championship record for goals.

The win advances Syracuse to its first finals appearance, where it will take on fourth-seeded Wake Forest on Sunday.
 
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North Carolina2 0 0 2
Game Recap: Field Hockey | 11/7/2014 7:00:00 PM
Syracuse Knocks Off No. 1 UNC in OT, 3-2
The Orange advances to its first-ever ACC Championship final

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DURHAM, N.C. – Junior forward Emma Russell continued her historic 2014 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship by tallying the game-winning goal in the 78th minute to propel the No. 6 Syracuse University field hockey team to a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 1 North Carolina on Friday afternoon at Jack Katz Stadium. With the win, Syracuse advances to its first ACC Championship final, where it takes on No. 11 Wake Forest on Sunday at 1 p.m.

"It was a great game for both teams," head coach Ange Bradley said. "North Carolina and Syracuse, it is a battle in every sport that we play. I want to congratulate both teams. Emma Russell just stepped up and finished a beautiful run. She is playing and peaking at the right time of year. It is exciting."

Russell went top shelf for her second goal of the day to secure the win in extra time. The Enniskerry, Ireland native has an ACC Championship-record six goals for the 2014 tournament. In addition, Russell scored her fourth game-winning goal in overtime this year.

Syracuse (15-4) recorded its first victory against a top-ranked team since 2008 with its 3-2 win against No. 1 North Carolina on Friday. Its last victory against the nation's No. 1 program was on Sept. 13, 2008 against Maryland.

Russell continued her scoring streak in the ACC Championship early, putting the Orange ahead 1-0 in the 16th minute of action. Junior midfielder Alyssa Manley collected a pass from freshman midfielder Lieke Visser inside the scoring circle. Manley drove down the end line and found Russell in front. Russell collected the ball from Manley, spun around, and placed the ball in the lower left corner for her fifth goal of the tournament.

North Carolina did not fret and tied things up with six minutes to go in the first half. Following a green card on freshman midfielder Jessica Ross, UNC quickly regrouped and crashed the Syracuse circle. Tar Heerls junior forward Casey Di Nardo deflected a shot past junior goalkeeper Jess Jecko to knot the score at one apiece.

The Tar Heels tallied another only minutes to later to push ahead, 2-1, headed into halftime. UNC was awarded a penalty corner in the 34th minute. Jecko made a save on the initial shot, but North Carolina senior forward Charlotte Craddock grabbed the rebound and slotted it home.

After a series of penalty corners in the second half, Syracuse finally broke through to tie it up in the 55th minute. Visser inserted on the team's eighth penalty corner and settled in front of the net. Freshman forward Lies Lagerweij was turned away by UNC sophomore goalkeeper Shannon Johnson, but Visser was there for the rebound and put it home.

The two teams would remain scoreless for the remainder of regulation and would head to overtime. After a series of defensive stands from the Orange, highlighted by two saves from Jecko, the stage was set for Russell.

The Syracuse University field hockey team will take on fourth-seeded Wake Forest in the ACC Championship final on Sunday afternoon. The game is slated to start at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN3.
 
This ACCT is turning into a revenge tour for SU. They lost earlier in the year to UNC, BC, and Wake - the 3 teams they have/will face. Finish the job!
 
This ACCT is turning into a revenge tour for SU. They lost earlier in the year to UNC, BC, and Wake - the 3 teams they have/will face. Finish the job!
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Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 24s24 seconds ago
Wake Forest on the board on its first shot of the game, Syracuse trails 1-0. 20 minutes left in the half.
 
Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 1m1 minute ago
Another Wake Forest goal. This time off a penalty corner. Syracuse trails, 2-0. 16 minutes left in the half.
 
Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 1m1 minute ago
Released. Russell has a chance inside the circle, but could not get it off. Eight minutes left in the half.
 
Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 1m1 minute ago
HALF: Wake Forest leads Syracuse, 2-0. Hurff with the best opportunity of the half for the Orange.
 
ACC Field Hockey‏@ACCFieldHockey 21m21 minutes ago
And we're off in the second half here in Durham. Wake Forest leads Syracuse 2-0 #ACCFH

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 16m16 minutes ago
Hurff with the second Syracuse shot. Blocked by a Wake Forest defender. 30 minutes left in regulation

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 14m14 minutes ago
Yellow card issued to Wake Forest. Man up for the Orange for five minutes

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 13m13 minutes ago
Corner for the Orange. 26 minutes left in the half

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 7m7 minutes ago
Yellow card issued to the Orange. Wake Forest now up for five minutes

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 3m3 minutes ago
Under 18 minutes remaining in regulation. Wake Forest leads 2-0 in the #ACCFH final

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 1m1 minute ago
Timeout Wake Forest. Wake Forest leads Syracuse, 2-0 with 15:47 left in regulation
 
Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 7m7 minutes ago
Timeout Wake Forest. Wake Forest leads Syracuse, 2-0 with 15:47 left in regulation

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 3m3 minutes ago
Jecko with a diving save off a Wake Forest penalty corner. 14 minutes remaining in regulation
 
Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 3m3 minutes ago
Five minutes remain. Syracuse still trails Wake Forest, 2-0.

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 2m2 minutes ago
Russell with a shot. Saved. Another penalty corner.

Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 2m2 minutes ago
Lagerweij with a shot. Another save. Four minutes remain.
 
Orange Field Hockey ‏@CuseFH 3m3 minutes ago
FINAL: Wake Forest 2, Syracuse 0 in the #ACCFH final.


Not their day. NCAA announces which teams will play in the tourney today. UConn and Wake in automatically.
 
Two 2-goal losses to Wake this year. Let's hope the don't have to face them in the tournament. :(
 

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