Syracuse started the season with 3 wins over Vermont, Manhattan and Colgate. The orange beat their rivals 54-20 however than faced their toughest test then No 4 Maryland.
After first defeat of the season Syracuse faces off against Utah the defending Atlantic Sun Conference Champions. Despite a 12-5 regular record in 2023 the Utes have begin 0-2 in 2024 with defeats to Ohio State and Denver.
Here is everything to know about Utah 0-2 0-0 Atlantic Sun it takes on No 6 Syracuse 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference.
Player to watch No.6 Ryan Stines
Stine is the ASUN Freshman of the Year after registering 49 points in 17 matches in 2023. Sithes set the Utes freshman goals record with 38 which ranked 6th in the conference.
Stines marquee performance came against the No.10 Jacksonville on March 31 where he finished 5 goals in an 18-15 win.
Stellar freshman campaign his production has continued in 2024.
Two matches Stines leads Utah with 5 points including a hat trick on Feb 3 against Ohio state.
How Syracuse defeats Utah
Syracuse is getting the attack back on track after a silent performance against Maryland.
The trio of Owen Hiltz, Mule and Spallina combined to score two goals and registered 5 points saturday.
Spallina and rest of attack feasted against weaker contest in three games and should expect much of the same against Utah.
The orange fell behind against 5-2 Maryland and were forced to play catch up. In first three matches SU jumped on its opponent outscoring them 17-5 in final 3 quarters of each.
Syracuse will try to put this match away as early as possible this is 5th game in 18 days.
Stat to Know: 6
Utah has 6 total pass on the season. Last season the Utes were second in the ASUN with 8.24 pass per match.
Utah had two assist in opening game against Ohio State and then 4 against Denver.
Syracuse has 45 total passes the most in the county on 66 goals.