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Friday, March 29, 2013  After losing to Villanova last week, the SU men's lacrosse team got back on track by routing Canisius 17-5 in the Carrier Dome on Friday night.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team continued on their winning ways as they defeated the Friars of Providence 18-9 tonight in Rhode Island.

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Army's Sam Somers tallied 18 saves, but SU's 44 shots were too much, giving the Orange a hard fought 6-2 victory.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Galasso transferred from the University of North Carolina earlier this month. After two seasons with the Tar Heels, he recorded 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists) and earned ACC Freshman of the Year in 2011.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Orange senior defenseman Brian Megill has also been named the Big East Preseason co-Defensive Player of the year.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  The Syracuse Lacrosse program is right where it would expect to be heading into the second week of May, with both the men's and women's teams preparing to play in the NCAA Tournament.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  The SU Lacrosse team may have finished the regular season with a 7-7 record, but they're ready to start fresh this week at the Big East Tournament.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Sophomore Derek Maltz became the first Orange player since 2008 to score six goals in a game as No. 15 Syracuse survived a second-half Hobart scare to defeat the Statesmen 13-12.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  The 5-5 Orange need a win over Rutgers on Saturday with just 4 games to go in the regular season.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  With the score tied 3-3 at halftime, No. 5 Cornell came out of the break with five third quarter goals and added four in the fourth to defeat the No. 13 Syracuse men's lacrosse team 12-6.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Brian Megill, Jo Jo Marasco, and Tim Desko, son of Head Coach John Desko are the three honorees.

Saturday, October 22, 2011  It was a special occasion at McNamara's in Camillus as the restaurant/pub played host to the West Genesee/Town of Camillus Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Former Syracuse All-American Paul Carcaterra has constructed a star-studded team of SU lacrosse alums for this weekend's Orange Alumni Classic at the Carrier Dome.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  The Orange garnered three of the five major awards.

Friday, April 30, 2010  Orange head coach John Desko will be inducted into the Camillus/West Genesee Community Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 1.