For the first time in nearly six years, Syracuse will play a game as the top-ranked team in the country. Following the Orange’s 11-9 win over then-No. 1 Maryland, they earned the top spot in the latest Inside Lacrosse Top 20 Poll.
SU’s next contest against Harvard is another challenge. Last season, the Orange knocked the Crimson out of the NCAA Tournament, pulling off a miraculous comeback to win 13-12 and advance to the quarterfinals. Harvard won’t have Sam King — its best player in 2025 — after he graduated, but it’s still a dangerous foe.
The Crimson easily dispatched Providence in their season opener before a dominant 17-8 win over a tricky Colgate team Tuesday. Prior to its NCAA Tournament defeat last season, Harvard did beat SU 15-14 in the regular season…