Syracuse University Athletics

01.30.2012
Men's Lacrosse
Orange Starts The Year In The Top 10
The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team is ranked in the top 10 of both major national preseason polls, released Monday, Jan. 30.
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Syracuse is ranked No. 7 and No. 8, respectively, in the major preseason lacrosse polls.
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Nike/Inside Lacrosse Preseason Poll | USILA Preseason Poll

BALTIMORE – The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team is ranked in the top 10 of both major national preseason polls, released Monday, Jan. 30.
 
The Orange checked in at No. 7 in the Nike/Inside Lacrosse preseason media rankings and eighth in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Defending national champion Virginia is No. 1 in both sets of rankings.
 
Syracuse earned 333 points in the media poll and 191 points in the coaches’ poll.
   
The Orange begins the 2012 campaign on Sunday, Feb. 5 with its first preseason scrimmage versus Hofstra and Le Moyne. The Orange opens the regular season at home against Albany on Feb. 19. Single-game and season tickets are available online, at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B) or by calling 1-888-DOMETIX.