As the Syracuse men's lacrosse season opener draws closer there are some important dates for fans to mark their calendars.
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Saturday, Feb. 4 vs Vermont
It is Rally Towel weekend in the JMA Wireless Dome for the home opener against Vermont at 1 p.m. The first 400 fans in attendance will receive a men's lacrosse rally towel as Syracuse looks to start its 2023 campaign with a victory over the Catamounts.
Friday, Feb. 10 vs UAlbany
It's Student Night in the Dome! Students are encouraged to come out and support the Orange as they take on UAlbany at 6 p.m. The first 250 students in attendance will receive a Koozie. Students can Enter to Win a Syracuse Lacrosse prize pack.
Sunday, Feb. 12 vs Holy Cross
Syracuse will face off against Holy Cross on Military Appreciation Day in the JMA Dome at 1 p.m. The SU ROTC Department Color Guard and Flag bearers will begin the festivities as they join the players on the field for the national anthem. Syracuse will also be honoring Hometown Hero (Name TBD) on the field during the game. To wrap up this action-packed weekend there will also be a Beanie Giveaway. The first 250 fans in attendance will get their hands on a men's lacrosse beanie.
Saturday, Feb. 25 vs North Carolina
Syracuse returns to the JMA Dome to begin their ACC schedule against North Carolina at 3 p.m. In this contest the Orange will host the next generation of lacrosse players for Youth Lacrosse Day. Families are encouraged bring out their young ones to partake in a fun-filled afternoon. The first 200 fans in attendance will go home with a Fanny Pack giveaway from the team. For the youngsters, check out the different lawn games, and be sure to stick around for the end of the game as players will sign autographs on the field.
Saturday, March 11 vs Johns Hopkins
The Orange will welcome back Syracuse Lacrosse legend Mike Powell. The first two-time Tewaararton Trophy winner and four year All-American will join head coach Gary Gait as the two men's lacrosse players to have their jerseys hung in the JMA Dome rafters. Powell will have his jersey retired in a halftime ceremony. Fans attending will receive a commemorative Mike Powell pin for this special day.
Saturday, March 25 vs Hobart
Syracuse welcomes all lacrosse alumni back to the JMA Dome as the Orange host rival Hobart at 1 p.m. to celebrate Alumni Weekend. The Kraus-Simmons Trophy will be up for grabs as Syracuse looks to keep the Trophy in Syracuse for the 34th time in 38 attempts. It's also the final giveaway game of the season as the first 100 fans will receive a Syracuse Lacrosse hat.
Saturday, April 1 vs Notre Dame
Syracuse will celebrate its seniors in the final home game of the regular season as the Orange host ACC opponent Notre Dame for Senior Day. Fans, friends, and family are encouraged to arrive at the JMA Dome ahead of the 2 p.m. start for a special Senior Day Ceremony.
