The Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team bounced back from a recent loss to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers 14-9 in a thrilling Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) matchup. The game featured intense action typical of the rivalry, with Syracuse taking control in the second half by scoring three quick goals, extending their lead to four. Jimmy McCool, the Orange's goalie, was instrumental in the victory, making 16 saves and maintaining a .640 save percentage, effectively limiting Virginia's high-scoring offense to single digits. On the offensive side, Joey Spallina shone brightly, contributing five points (two goals, three assists) and moving within one point of Mike Powell’s program record of 307 career points. Despite challenges in face-offs and ground balls, Syracuse's shooting efficiency at 40% proved decisive. The Orange's ability to respond quickly to Virginia's goals and maintain pressure ultimately secured their third straight win over the Cavaliers. Looking ahead, Syracuse will face the Colgate Raiders next Saturday in their final home game of the regular season, with Spallina aiming to break the scoring record soon.