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#13 ’Cuse Heads West for Matchup with #2 Stanford
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Game Details: Friday, February 20 | 8:30 p.m. | Cagan Stadium
Syracuse Tickets: cuse.com/feature/lacrosse-tickets
TV: ACCNX
Radio: WJPZ 89.1 FM
Live Coverage: Stats
Syracuse Links: Notes | News | Schedule | Roster
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No. 13 Syracuse (0-2, 0-1 ACC) continues its gauntlet of top-ranked opponents to start the season as they get set to face off against No. 2 Stanford (3-0, 1-0 ACC) at Cagan Stadium.
Opening Draw
The Orange will travel over 2,000 miles for their first road contest of the Regy Thorpe era, making the trip from Central New York to California to take on the Cardinal.
After Friday's contest against second-ranked Stanford, the Orange will have faced off against all three of the IWLCA Poll's top three teams with Maryland at No. 3 and North Carolina anchoring the top spot in the poll.
Guyette in Net
Daniella Guyette has held it down between the pipes for the Orange, saving shots at a .500 clip thus far. She recorded 14 saves against a potent North Carolina attack after opening the year with eight against the Terrapins. With Guyette in net, the Orange are holding opponents to 11.0 goals per game.
Guyette was named an All-ACC Third Team honoree a year ago after posting 162 saves at a .433 clip as a junior. A native of Newbury Park, California, Guyette returns to her home state for the Friday tilt.
Offensive Leaders
The Orange attack has been spearheaded by Molly Guzik and Caroline Trinkaus thus far, each notching four points up to this point. Guzik led the team in points against the Tar Heels with two goals and an assist while Trinkaus netted two goals.
After being held without a goal against the Terrapins, Emma Muchnick got on the board twice against North Carolina.
The Back Line
The Orange have held opponents to 11.0 goals per game thus far. Mackenzie Salentre leads the Orange with four caused turnovers and tied for the team lead with four ground balls.
Scouting Stanford
Stanford has climbed to No. 2 in the IWLCA Poll after rattling off three straight wins over UC Davis, Clemson and Vanderbilt. The Cardinal have been explosive offensively, averaging 17 goals per contest and putting up 23 in their season opener against UC Davis.
On the other side of the ball, Stanford's defense has been equally impressive, holding opponents to just 7.33 goals and 11.3 shots on goal per game.
Leading the charge offensively is Aliya Polisky, who has scored 11 goals on 16 shots. The Cardinal's .654 shooting percentage is the highest mark in the nation. Polisky was an IWLCA Second Team All-American last year while being named a First Team All-ACC selection.
Series History
Friday's contest marks the eighth all-time meeting between the Orange and the Cardinal. Syracuse owns a 5-2 advantage in the series.
The squads last clashed in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, with Stanford winning, 15-10.
For more on the women's lacrosse program, follow the team on X (@CuseWLAX) and Instagram (@CuseWLAX)
Syracuse Tickets: cuse.com/feature/lacrosse-tickets
TV: ACCNX
Radio: WJPZ 89.1 FM
Live Coverage: Stats
Syracuse Links: Notes | News | Schedule | Roster
Stanford Links: Notes | News | Schedule | Roster
No. 13 Syracuse (0-2, 0-1 ACC) continues its gauntlet of top-ranked opponents to start the season as they get set to face off against No. 2 Stanford (3-0, 1-0 ACC) at Cagan Stadium.
Opening Draw
The Orange will travel over 2,000 miles for their first road contest of the Regy Thorpe era, making the trip from Central New York to California to take on the Cardinal.
After Friday's contest against second-ranked Stanford, the Orange will have faced off against all three of the IWLCA Poll's top three teams with Maryland at No. 3 and North Carolina anchoring the top spot in the poll.
Guyette in Net
Daniella Guyette has held it down between the pipes for the Orange, saving shots at a .500 clip thus far. She recorded 14 saves against a potent North Carolina attack after opening the year with eight against the Terrapins. With Guyette in net, the Orange are holding opponents to 11.0 goals per game.
Guyette was named an All-ACC Third Team honoree a year ago after posting 162 saves at a .433 clip as a junior. A native of Newbury Park, California, Guyette returns to her home state for the Friday tilt.
Offensive Leaders
The Orange attack has been spearheaded by Molly Guzik and Caroline Trinkaus thus far, each notching four points up to this point. Guzik led the team in points against the Tar Heels with two goals and an assist while Trinkaus netted two goals.
After being held without a goal against the Terrapins, Emma Muchnick got on the board twice against North Carolina.
The Back Line
The Orange have held opponents to 11.0 goals per game thus far. Mackenzie Salentre leads the Orange with four caused turnovers and tied for the team lead with four ground balls.
Scouting Stanford
Stanford has climbed to No. 2 in the IWLCA Poll after rattling off three straight wins over UC Davis, Clemson and Vanderbilt. The Cardinal have been explosive offensively, averaging 17 goals per contest and putting up 23 in their season opener against UC Davis.
On the other side of the ball, Stanford's defense has been equally impressive, holding opponents to just 7.33 goals and 11.3 shots on goal per game.
Leading the charge offensively is Aliya Polisky, who has scored 11 goals on 16 shots. The Cardinal's .654 shooting percentage is the highest mark in the nation. Polisky was an IWLCA Second Team All-American last year while being named a First Team All-ACC selection.
Series History
Friday's contest marks the eighth all-time meeting between the Orange and the Cardinal. Syracuse owns a 5-2 advantage in the series.
The squads last clashed in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, with Stanford winning, 15-10.
For more on the women's lacrosse program, follow the team on X (@CuseWLAX) and Instagram (@CuseWLAX)
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