Tremendous win on Friday night. Great to see the Dome rocking, no other atmosphere like it in lacrosse. Credit to all the people on here able to make it special. Best fan base, bar none.
First time I can remember watching Syracuse go at Maryland on offense and think, “they’ve got this.” Obviously 11 goals isn’t a ton, but they seemed to make the most out of their opportunities. Put the Terps under pressure almost every time they had the ball. Just incredibly impressed with the game plan and execution. Also great to get involvement from up and down the roster (members from all four classes scored a goal).
Defense was awesome as well. Huge credit to Figuerias, Dwan and Bolognino. Felt like they had their covers on lockdown the entire night. Even Chuck K, who gave up two goals to Erksa had a strong game I thought (one CT and four groundballs). Felt like the entire defense played with a confidence I haven’t seen in a long time. That minute long man down sequence when they didn’t allow a shot to Maryland was downright poetic. There were some holes obviously (trying to deal with Stobaugh, who did have three turnovers), but man, the potential is so high with this unit. Very curious to see if Chuck stays down low or Beck comes back in. Either way it’s great to know there are options.
Overall just so impressed with the team. Still things to iron out, but it’s February and there is time. Excited to see what comes next. Go Orange.
