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Gallery: No. 6 Syracuse loses to Army for first time since 2010

Army had lost five straight to SU and 21 of its last 25 before Saturday's upset.
Army had lost five straight to SU and 21 of its last 25 before Saturday's upset. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
“The offense needs to control their half a little bit better,” said Jordan Evans, who had two goals and two assists. “Maybe not have to come from behind two times in a row. It’s putting a lot of stress on the defense."
“The offense needs to control their half a little bit better,” said Jordan Evans, who had two goals and two assists. “Maybe not have to come from behind two times in a row. It’s putting a lot of stress on the defense." Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Sergio Salcido had one goal and three assists.
Sergio Salcido had one goal and three assists. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Sophomore attack Nate Solomon didn't score for the second straight game.
Sophomore attack Nate Solomon didn't score for the second straight game. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Nine different Army players scored a goal and four scored at least twice.
Nine different Army players scored a goal and four scored at least twice. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Matt Lane committed one turnover, the only statistic he recorded on Saturday.
Matt Lane committed one turnover, the only statistic he recorded on Saturday. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Freshman midfielder Jamie Trimboli had an assist in the game. On an Army fast break, he was caught playing defense, leading to a score.
Freshman midfielder Jamie Trimboli had an assist in the game. On an Army fast break, he was caught playing defense, leading to a score. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
“It was kind of organic how it all happened,” Army head coach Joe Alberici said of the game-winner. “Just came hard downhill, put one left-handed off hip. I don’t know that you could put it in a better spot.”
“It was kind of organic how it all happened,” Army head coach Joe Alberici said of the game-winner. “Just came hard downhill, put one left-handed off hip. I don’t know that you could put it in a better spot.” Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Army outshot Syracuse 47 to 31. Cole Johnson (three goals), Conor Glancy (two), Matthew Donovan (two) and Symmes led the offense.
Army outshot Syracuse 47 to 31. Cole Johnson (three goals), Conor Glancy (two), Matthew Donovan (two) and Symmes led the offense. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
“Defensively, I thought we did pretty good in the first half,” SU head coach John Desko said.
“Defensively, I thought we did pretty good in the first half,” SU head coach John Desko said. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
The Syracuse defense surrendered eight first-half goals.
The Syracuse defense surrendered eight first-half goals. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
One of Evans' goals enlivened the SU crowd, if only for a couple of possessions.
One of Evans' goals enlivened the SU crowd, if only for a couple of possessions. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Army took advantage of Williams’ absence in the first half, winning 11-of-16 at the X.
Army took advantage of Williams’ absence in the first half, winning 11-of-16 at the X. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Army goalie AJ Barretto had six saves in the win. Evan Molloy saved double that number.
Army goalie AJ Barretto had six saves in the win. Evan Molloy saved double that number. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Brendan Bomberry had three goals and an asssist.
Brendan Bomberry had three goals and an asssist. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Army won the faceoff battle, won 31-to-24 on ground balls, maintained position and outshot SU 47 -31 to snap a five-game losing streak in the Carrier Dome.
Army won the faceoff battle, won 31-to-24 on ground balls, maintained position and outshot SU 47 -31 to snap a five-game losing streak in the Carrier Dome. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
“In the second half, I thought a couple of their razor picks started to work," Desko said. "The things that we had prepared for all week long we had stopped in the first half, but weren’t able to get away with in the second half.”
“In the second half, I thought a couple of their razor picks started to work," Desko said. "The things that we had prepared for all week long we had stopped in the first half, but weren’t able to get away with in the second half.” Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Molloy, in his final year at SU, faced 26 shots on Saturday. The final one sizzled by him with 0.5 seconds left on the clock.
Molloy, in his final year at SU, faced 26 shots on Saturday. The final one sizzled by him with 0.5 seconds left on the clock. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
SU turned the ball over eight times, one fewer than did the Black Knights.
SU turned the ball over eight times, one fewer than did the Black Knights. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse got out in transition early, but didn't score much in the second half on breakaways.
Syracuse got out in transition early, but didn't score much in the second half on breakaways. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Paolo Ciferri looks to pass.
Paolo Ciferri looks to pass. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
“They were answering us,” Alberici said, “but I kind of looked at it as if we were answering them.”
“They were answering us,” Alberici said, “but I kind of looked at it as if we were answering them.” Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Every time Syracuse scored, Army responded swiftly.
Every time Syracuse scored, Army responded swiftly. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Solomon scored four times in the season opener. He's since been very quiet, save for his assist to Nick Mariano against Albany.
Solomon scored four times in the season opener. He's since been very quiet, save for his assist to Nick Mariano against Albany. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Two of Syracuse's best players, Nick Mellen and Williams, did not play Saturday. It showed.
Two of Syracuse's best players, Nick Mellen and Williams, did not play Saturday. It showed. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
The Orange didn't trail at any point after the first quarter, but tied the game twice in the final six minutes.
The Orange didn't trail at any point after the first quarter, but tied the game twice in the final six minutes. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse hosts No. 7 Virginia next Sunday at noon.
Syracuse hosts No. 7 Virginia next Sunday at noon. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

A Ben Williams-less No. 6 Syracuse team didn’t have enough answers. Every time the Orange (2-1) pulled within one or two, its inexperience and injuries resurfaced as Army (3-1) reeled off a bounce-back run. The Black Knights pulled away with a last-second victory behind David Symmes’ game-winner on Saturday afternoon inside the Carrier Dome. Here are the best shots from the game.

Published on February 25, 2017 at 7:29 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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