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No. 8 Syracuse 11, Albany 9
What did we learn?
Orange were on the ropes in the first half, unable to win a face off clean and struggling to keep up with Albany's emotion. Down 6-2 at halftime in the Dome brought back memories of prior upset losses to Bryant and Army. Syracuse took just 12 first half shots to Albany's 24. Whatever John Desko said or did at halftime was transformational. Cuse won the second half 9-3 behind Sergio Salcido and a steady diet of right handed wing dodges. Tim Barber, Matt Lane, Jordan Evans and even Joe Gillis got involved with the scoring. Ben Williams changed his stick head and began winning draws with consistency. Goalie Evan Molloy heated up. What a tremendous gut check and response from a team who has improved dramatically since a 17-7 home defeat to Notre Dame.
Up Next:
Communication on defense has been a major area of focus for Leland Rogers and his corps of poles. Scott Firman and Austin Fusco are two underrated poles. Nick Mellen and Brandon Mullins can cover down low. The main question mark against Maryland will be in settled sets - drawing double teams and getting looks from step downs, or ball reversal is essential against the well schooled Terps defense. This is going to be an epic game between two premier programs.
http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/sector-spdrs-may-madness-quint-s-first-round-wrap-up/35242
What did we learn?
Orange were on the ropes in the first half, unable to win a face off clean and struggling to keep up with Albany's emotion. Down 6-2 at halftime in the Dome brought back memories of prior upset losses to Bryant and Army. Syracuse took just 12 first half shots to Albany's 24. Whatever John Desko said or did at halftime was transformational. Cuse won the second half 9-3 behind Sergio Salcido and a steady diet of right handed wing dodges. Tim Barber, Matt Lane, Jordan Evans and even Joe Gillis got involved with the scoring. Ben Williams changed his stick head and began winning draws with consistency. Goalie Evan Molloy heated up. What a tremendous gut check and response from a team who has improved dramatically since a 17-7 home defeat to Notre Dame.
Up Next:
Communication on defense has been a major area of focus for Leland Rogers and his corps of poles. Scott Firman and Austin Fusco are two underrated poles. Nick Mellen and Brandon Mullins can cover down low. The main question mark against Maryland will be in settled sets - drawing double teams and getting looks from step downs, or ball reversal is essential against the well schooled Terps defense. This is going to be an epic game between two premier programs.
http://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/sector-spdrs-may-madness-quint-s-first-round-wrap-up/35242
