Gallery: Syracuse advances to national championship with 3-1 win

Syracuse traveled to the University of Michigan campus to play in the NCAA Field Hockey Championship Friday. The No. 1-seeded Orange (20-1, 6-0 Atlantic Coast) guaranteed its spot in the NCAA tournament final with a 3-1 win over No. 4 Connecticut (22-1, 5-0 Big East) Friday. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Captains (from left to right) Emma Russell, Alyssa Manley and Jess Jecko watch the coin toss before the game. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Back Zoe Wilson pushes the ball up the field for Syracuse after intercepting a Connecticut pass. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Senior midfielder Alyssa Manley stick-handles on offense for the Orange. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Roos Weers uses her powerful long-hit to clear the ball from Syracuse's defensive zone. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Alma Fenne, who had two goals Friday, puts her head down to advance past Connecticut's Anna Middendorf. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

2015 ACC Offensive Player of the Year, Alma Fenne, tries to win the ball from Connecticut's Haeli McCabe. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Serra Degnan advances upfield with the ball for the Orange. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Emma Russell, Syracuse senior captain and program's leading goal-scorer, pursues a long-hit by the Orange. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Alyssa Manley knocks away a Connecticut shot, thwarting a penalty corner. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Top-seeded Syracuse celebrates its 3-1 win over Connecticut to advance to Sunday's national championship. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor

Syracuse's traditional post-game huddle, with the added excitement of having earned a national championship berth. Katherine Sotelo | Asst. Feature Editor