No. 4 SU's 6-game win streak ends in 17-12 defeat to No. 1 Cornell
No. 4 Syracuse fell to No. 1 Cornell 17-12, ending its six-game win streak and marking its third straight loss to the Big Red.
dailyorange.comHere’s the latest Syracuse lacrosse news I can summarize from recent outlets:
- Syracuse men’s lacrosse has been ranked as high as No. 4 earlier in the 2025 season, with notable results including a comeback win over Penn and a high-profile matchup against Cornell that shaped early ACC standings [Daily Orange: “No. 4 SU's 6-game win streak ends in 17-12 defeat to No. 1 Cornell”; Syracuse.com: “SU men's lacrosse rallies for overtime win over Penn”].[2][3]
- The program has faced some tough losses against top opponents, including Maryland and Cornell, which affected national ranking and momentum, but has shown resilience with late surges and overtime dramatics in select games.[1][3]
- Media coverage features breakdowns of Syracuse’s style under coach Gary Gait and ongoing discussions about key players like Joey Spallina, as analysts and podcasts preview what SU needs to return to Final Four contention.[5][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the three most current articles from major outlets and summarize their key outcomes (scores, opponents, and implications for rankings). I can also set up a quick feed tracking Syracuse lacrosse results for the rest of the season.