Princeton Gameday...

[MD Cuse Fan]

Good lord I hope Mullen has his head back in it on Sunday

 

[MadNY3]

We need you back, #27...

 

[JeremyCuse]

Good lord I hope Mullen has his head back in it on Sunday

Relying on Mullen to win 65%+ each game is a recipe for disaster. It's why we needed some depth behind him. Gonna have a game or two where he just doesn't have it, gotta be able to pivot to someone else.

 

[Lax Mouse]

Hard to fault Mullen. The offense was the issue today. Even with Mullen suboptimal and the defense having some issues - still only gave up 11 to this Princeton team.

 

[orange79]

Final stats:

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

Relying on Mullen to win 65%+ each game is a recipe for disaster. It's why we needed some depth behind him. Gonna have a game or two where he just doesn't have it, gotta be able to pivot to someone else.

Yeah although the box score has Angelo winning 4 of 6 so that's positive

 

[OrangeXtreme]

At least Feb only has 28 days this year.

 

[Hawknate144]

At least Feb only has 28 days this year.

This is true

 

[JeremyCuse]

Yeah although the box score has Angelo winning 4 of 6 so that's positive

Angelo started out slow but came on well after that initial slow start. Would have liked to have seen him take more draws in the 2nd half. He might have seen more action if SU could have actually scored.

 

[Hawknate144]

We had an 11-7 loss last year too, let's hope the rematch of there is one goes better than last years rematch did.

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

Angelo started out slow but came on well after that initial slow start. Would have liked to have seen him take more draws in the 2nd half. He might have seen more action if SU could have actually scored.

Hopefully they can count on him Sunday, think Penn runs 3 guys

 

[cuselaxss26]

i not big on gait but like said when it’s ur seniors making stupid mistake how much is it actually on the coach rather then players. Why did we stop shutting off with our dmids ? was working getting stops mean offense couldn’t hit water if fell out of “burning boats” but still. There is no heart with this team i’m sorry. When things go sideways even little they shut down n play even worst. Like they have no killer instinct in them. Where are the captains to get in peoples faces n call them out for playing like poop. Where are coaches calling out players. I think princeton is a good team but don’t think they this much better than us. Also seem like angelo was winning more then mullen (who no clue what his deal is) why not keep hot hand in.

The way they played n looked (dead no energy no urgency no hustle ) they may get smoked by penn. What i’m talking bout that ball in air n fig waiting for it n gets hit everyone else just watched no one moved to help or even attemp anything. 4 princeton guys around fig all waiting for ball what think could happen. This team doesn’t have heart or wanna hustle for small plays or even on many plays. I’d run the he’ll out of them all practice toma game sunday or not.

Sorry know this team wants chip for themslves bad. But how bout play for your adoring fans who year in and year out show out for yous suck or not suck. They play like they have two games in row is embarrassing to us fans. They need a serious kick in the a$$ two weeks ago. If middle isn’t open spread the hell out get to dodge n give them space. If ur guy is slide trail him n look for pass. Also for love of god can anyone shoot overhand at all? stop with the dam side arms all time specially with little angle. Come straight over top (hiding the head of ur stick) change levels bounce or whatever.

Pathetic just pathetic.

 

[orange79]

Positives:

• 20-21 on clears
• Angelo was 4-6 on FO's
• McCool had 17 saves

That's all I've got.

 

[LpoolNative]

Another embarrassing year for Syracuse sports. Can’t wait to get 2026/2027 basketball football lax going..

 

[JeremyCuse]

Hopefully they can count on him Sunday, think Penn runs 3 guys

They do but are having major issues with Wambach.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Positives:

• 20-21 on clears
• Angelo was 4-6 on FO's
• McCool had 17 saves

That's all I've got.

No offsides even though the refs missed 1 if not 2.

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

Well quick turnaround hopefully that's a good thing but maybe they need to be reminded that they play at noon on Sunday because hardly anyone looked ready today.

Offense needs to get back to spinning the ball around, Princeton was on their game after 2 meh defensive performances but like other's have mentioned, appeared to be no adjustments.

Think the defense overall was fine, hate to keep bagging on Ochoa but they gotta give some other guys a shot out there.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

Positives:

• 20-21 on clears
• Angelo was 4-6 on FO's
• McCool had 17 saves

That's all I've got.

• Jake Spallina looked 100% & had a pretty good game.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Kyle's POTG:

Entire Princeton D.

 

[MD Cuse Fan]

• Jake Spallina looked 100% & had a pretty good game.

Yeah he's been beyond solid to me so far this season

 

[kismet35]

I had a feeling this was coming.

I didn’t see much in terms of structured offense, the flow felt off, and at times the effort just wasn’t there...dude falls down at mid-line and head-down jogs, instead of sprinting back into the hole. That can’t happen.

This falls on both the players and the coaches. The “cool guy” vibe only works when you’re backing it up with disciplined, high-IQ lacrosse. This was the kind of game where, in the locker room, you go old-school — grab a guy by the facemask (2000s style), look him in the eye, and tell him to "man up". Enough with the flashy showboating. Play the game the right way.

At halftime, that’s when you demand urgency and accountability. The “Cuse swagger” is supposed to be built on toughness, fundamentals, and pride, not assumed. Right now, I just don’t see a team consistently playing to its capability, and that’s on everyone in that locker room and the coaches...

Love Gait, but the lackadaisical style seems to be rubbing off on the team a little too much.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Every time we lose, I get an email offering 25% off SU gear.

 

[GoSU96]

What?

 

[cuselaxss26]

where is spallina n is feeding? leo again with 3 assist. Swear spallina had finn 2-3 times (wasn’t a long open window but enough) n spallina just stared n continue to stand behind net. I feel he is dodging to score mostly not pass it which is his best feature IMO. Ball dying to much in sticks guys not following their guy who’s sliding n just missing open feeds or just looking at open guys n not passing. Many times when dodge down any side alley n side game the guy up top wide open. If he trails his guy or least takes few steps in n dodge stops spins fast n throw pass, will have a 8-10yrd shot dead middle.

Seems their all dodging for shot (while no one else moves) n if no shot don’t even look for a feed n just throws baxk behind to start same over. Also why not throw two guys in middle instead of just one n constantly have them set picks. If want middle throw two guys n have them moving constantly. Also stop watching guy with ball whole time. Everyone just ball watches. No one is moving to get open off ball everyone just waiting to see if beat their guy or not or can get out of trouble instead going to help or offball movement.

Positives emo was good n man down continues to be good. Mccool had saves still think he let in few he needs to save without doubt. They kept going low on him n he just can’t get down to stop them. Think he is a solid goalie a solid goalie. But don’t think he is gonna win ya any games or where he will steal few saves he shouldn’t each game. Think he guesss to much n when absolutely need a stop for motivation or momentum he doesn’t provide. Also do we not scout on what hand other teams guys are ? We were letting them get to their strong hand. Why arnt we forcing them to weak hand?

 

[JeremyCuse]

Every time we lose, I get an email offering 25% off SU gear.

No one nails timing like the Syracuse AD and Marketing Dept.