Syracuse's men's lacrosse team, seeded No. 6, ended their season in the NCAA Semifinals, losing to No. 2 seed Notre Dame by a score of 15-7. Despite a strong season with 13 victories, tying the most since 2013, Syracuse struggled against Notre Dame's fourth-quarter performance. Finn Thomson led Syracuse with four goals, but their inability to convert extra-man opportunities proved detrimental, as Notre Dame scored five while Syracuse failed to score on five attempts. Although Syracuse showed resilience by narrowing the gap during the game, particularly in the third quarter, Notre Dame maintained control and advanced to the Championship game.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse had 13 total wins this season, tying for the most since 2013.
  • Notre Dame scored five extra-man goals compared to Syracuse's 0-for-5 on extra-man opportunities.
State of Play
  • Syracuse won the faceoff battle, with John Mullen winning 14 out of 24.
  • Thomson recorded his fourth consecutive game with three or more goals.
What's Next

With the 2027 season approaching, Syracuse aims for a return to Championship Weekend, following a successful campaign this year. The team's focus will be on turning around their performance in crucial moments, especially in extra-man situations.

Bottom Line

Syracuse's season-ending loss underlines the importance of capitalizing on key opportunities; addressing weaknesses in special teams will be vital for their future success as they look to build on this year’s achievements.