Syracuse women’s lacrosse reaches Final Four again
WLAX reaches Final Four again
The Syracuse women’s lacrosse team beat seventh-seeded James Madison 13-7 Thursday during the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal game at the JMA Wireless Dome to secure a spot in the Final Four. This will be the Orange’s second time playing in the semifinals in the past three years, and the program’s ninth championship run in its 25-year history.
The second-seed Orange will face third-seed Boston College in the NCAA Tournament semifinal game on May 26, in Cary, North Carolina.
On Thursday, sophomore attacker Olivia Adamson led the Orange with four goals and two assists to help propel Syracuse over the Dukes. Megan Carney scored three goals while Sierra Cockerille and Emma Ward each scored two goals. Syracuse goalkeeper Delaney Sweitzer rounded up the defense with seven saves.
James Madison's Tai Jankowski (4) avoids falling after clashing with Syracuse's Maddy Baxter (49).
Syracuse's Megan Carney (22) celebrates a goal against James Madison.
James Madison (19-3) started the game by scoring first less than two minutes in. Adamson scored twice in the final two minutes of the first quarter to give the Orange a 2-1 lead. Adamson tallied a third goal in the second quarter to push the Orange ahead for the duration of the game.
Emma Ward took the lead in the final quarter as she recorded a goal and two assists. The Orange would score five goals in the fourth quarter to solidify their win against the Dukes.
Syracuse goalkeeper Delaney Sweitzer (2) stops a ball launched by James Madison's Katelyn Morgan (11).
James Madison's Taylor Marchetti (23) eyes a catch as Syracuse's Katie Goodale (12) and Olivia Adamson (1) follow close behind.
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