Syracuse

It’s easy to forget the last time Syracuse reached the No. 1 ranking.

Sometimes, rankings are pretty straightforward. This week, we have a new No. 1 — and there’s no quibbling about who it should be.

Syracuse knocked off Maryland for the first time since the 2009 season.

Kiley Mottice celebrates a goal during North Carolina's 13-9 victory at Syracuse on Friday afternoon.

Syracuse’s most scrutinized star entering his senior season, Joey Spallina embraces the weight of No. 22 — and the spotlight that’s followed him since childhood.

Will year five of the Gary Gait era as Syracuse’s head men’s lacrosse coach continue the upward trend?

Spallina is 62 points away from passing Michael Powell for the most in Syracuse program history.

It is now possible Deere will take a redshirt year, though it was immediately unclear the extent of his injuries.

One player from this group will be named the USA Lacrosse Division I Men’s Preseason Player of the Year on Thursday.

Thorpe spent the fall evaluating his roster and different combinations that result in success.