Top-ranked SU beats No. 12 Denver 13-7 with balanced scoring.
Syracuse lacrosse began its pursuit for a 12th national title with a 13-7 win over visiting Denver yesterday in front of more than 4,000 fans inside the Carrier Dome, according to The Post-Standard. The Orange dominated every facet of the contest, jumping out to a 6-2 first-quarter lead.
Syracuse won 15-9 against the University of Denver and legendary coach Bill Tierney, who debuted with the team after 22 seasons and six national championships at Princeton.
The action began right after the opening whistle in Syracuse's first game of the season, as the Orange set the tone early.
Senior midfielder and faceoff specialist Gavin Jenkinson won the game’s opening draw back to junior midfielder Jovan Miller, who burned into the Denver zone and blew a shot past goalie Peter Lowell. After another clean faceoff win by Jenkinson, sophomore midfielder Kevin Drew went solo down the right side of the field and beat Lowell with a hard shot to the left side for a quick 2-0 Syracuse lead.