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Saturday, May 04, 2013  It's the first time it's happened, so it's fitting it's the last time it was possible.

Friday, March 01, 2013  #18 Syracuse scores an exciting upset win over #6 Virginia 9-8 in overtime.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The 13th-ranked Orange (0-0), winners of three straight BIG EAST championships, host America East foe Albany (0-0) Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Carrier Dome in the season opener for both teams. The clash is the second game of a college lacrosse doubleheader at the Dome. The second-ranked SU women's lacrosse team hosts No. Maryland at 1 p.m.

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.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Syracuse's quest for its first national championship officially began on Thursday when it took the field in Stony Brook in preparation for its NCAA Championship semifinals matchup against No. 1 Florida.

Saturday, May 19, 2012  Junior Michelle Tumolo scored the game-winner with five seconds remaining in the game after she assisted on Kailia Kempney's goal that tied the score at 16 with 39 seconds left to play.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The Syracuse women's lacrosse team has almost become a regular in the NCAA quarterfinals, advancing this year to face # 5 North Carolina.

Saturday, May 12, 2012  The SU Lacrosse team fought hard to get to the NCAA Tournament, but their season came to and end on Saturday with a 12-9 loss to Duke in the first round.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Senior attackman Tommy Palasek leads the Orange in points, assists and he is second in goals, and was named the BIG EAST Tournament's Most Outstanding Player last weekend.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Not only is the league championship on the line, but so is the BIG EAST's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament field of 16.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  SU advances to the championship game of the inaugural conference tournament, and will face off with St. John's on Saturday at 12 p.m. on ESPNU.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Syracuse is vying for its third BIG EAST Tournament title. The Orange captured the first two tournament crowns after the conference elected for a tournament format in 2007.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  Brian Casey totaled a game-high four points, including three goals, for Georgetown. Travis Comeau and Dan McKinney added two goals each for the Hoyas.

Friday, April 20, 2012  The Orange is looking to secure one of the last two berths in the inaugural BIG EAST Conference Championship, which it can do with a victory Saturday against Hoyas.