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Gallery: No. 6 Syracuse men’s lacrosse blows out Siena 19-6 in season opener

After a slow start, Syracuse coasted to yet another drubbing of Siena.
After a slow start, Syracuse coasted to yet another drubbing of Siena. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Seven SU players combined for 19 goals.
Seven SU players combined for 19 goals. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Midfielder Matt Lane had an assist.
Midfielder Matt Lane had an assist. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
A familiar sight on Saturday: An SU player a step ahead of a Siena defender.
A familiar sight on Saturday: An SU player a step ahead of a Siena defender. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Nick Mariano had three goals and four assists, totaling a career-high seven points.
Nick Mariano had three goals and four assists, totaling a career-high seven points. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Syracuse led only 4-3 at one point in the first frame, but went on a 15-3 run the rest of the game.
Syracuse led only 4-3 at one point in the first frame, but went on a 15-3 run the rest of the game. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Ryan Simmons (16) recorded one shot.
Ryan Simmons (16) recorded one shot. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Ben Williams scored a goal and picked up 10 groundballs in the game.
Ben Williams scored a goal and picked up 10 groundballs in the game. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Pat Carlin (15) attemped three shots.
Pat Carlin (15) attemped three shots. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Senior attack Jordan Evans piloted the offense, notching a career-high eight points.
Senior attack Jordan Evans piloted the offense, notching a career-high eight points. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Sergio Salcido had three assists, but didn't score on seven shots.
Sergio Salcido had three assists, but didn't score on seven shots. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
SU and Siena meet annually in mid-February.
SU and Siena meet annually in mid-February. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Williams is one of three Syracuse players on the Preseason All-ACC team.
Williams is one of three Syracuse players on the Preseason All-ACC team. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Four Siena players came off the bench and scored a goal.
Four Siena players came off the bench and scored a goal. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Evan Molloy earned the win, allowing four goals and saving seven shots, some from point-blank.
Evan Molloy earned the win, allowing four goals and saving seven shots, some from point-blank. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
SU won the face-off battle 20-9.
SU won the face-off battle 20-9. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
In his first career start, sophomore attack Nate Solomon (3) scored four goals.
In his first career start, sophomore attack Nate Solomon (3) scored four goals. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Syracuse picked up 50 groundballs to the Saints' 20.
Syracuse picked up 50 groundballs to the Saints' 20. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
The SU offense flowed on Saturday, the program's 101st opener.
The SU offense flowed on Saturday, the program's 101st opener. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Riley O'Sullivan works on a defender.
Riley O'Sullivan works on a defender. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Devin Shewell had one assist.
Devin Shewell had one assist. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Freshman Jamie Trimboli looks to create space.
Freshman Jamie Trimboli looks to create space. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's starting lineup featured several new faces, especially since sophomore All-American defender Nick Mellen is out with an injury.
Syracuse's starting lineup featured several new faces, especially since sophomore All-American defender Nick Mellen is out with an injury. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Syracuse got 35 shots on goal to Siena's 16.
Syracuse got 35 shots on goal to Siena's 16. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
In total, SU had 54 shots to Siena's 26.
In total, SU had 54 shots to Siena's 26. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Salcido takes a shot on goal.
Salcido takes a shot on goal. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
SU committed eight turnovers to Siena's 15.
SU committed eight turnovers to Siena's 15. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Almost 3,000 fans filed into the Carrier Dome to see the upstate New York foes match up.
Almost 3,000 fans filed into the Carrier Dome to see the upstate New York foes match up. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
To many, Williams is expected to be an All-American again.
To many, Williams is expected to be an All-American again. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
SU's defense dominated quarters one, two and three, limiting the Saints to only three goals in those 45 minutes.
SU's defense dominated quarters one, two and three, limiting the Saints to only three goals in those 45 minutes. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
The game took a shade over two hours at 2:07.
The game took a shade over two hours at 2:07. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
No Siena player scored more than one goal.
No Siena player scored more than one goal. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
SU celebrates one of its 19 goals.
SU celebrates one of its 19 goals. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Jordan Evans and Nick Mariano assisted on 12 of the Orange's 19 goals.
Jordan Evans and Nick Mariano assisted on 12 of the Orange's 19 goals. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Solomon wears No. 3 in honor of former SU All-American Liam Banks.
Solomon wears No. 3 in honor of former SU All-American Liam Banks. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
The resounding defeat cut short any hope Siena had to finally break through, and this year appeared to be the Saints’ best-ever opportunity. But SU cruised to a blowout win.
The resounding defeat cut short any hope Siena had to finally break through, and this year appeared to be the Saints’ best-ever opportunity. But SU cruised to a blowout win. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
The conclusion remains the same: Syracuse doesn’t lose its season-opener. Especially against Siena.
The conclusion remains the same: Syracuse doesn’t lose its season-opener. Especially against Siena. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
The 101-year-old program spent the week before practicing in the Ensley Athletic Center with its exact field dimensions replicated from the Carrier Dome.
The 101-year-old program spent the week before practicing in the Ensley Athletic Center with its exact field dimensions replicated from the Carrier Dome. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Siena, meanwhile, trained outside or in smaller gyms.
Siena, meanwhile, trained outside or in smaller gyms. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Said Mariano: “Our offense is facilitated through everyone; it doesn’t matter who is gonna get the points.”
Said Mariano: “Our offense is facilitated through everyone; it doesn’t matter who is gonna get the points.” Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Evans picks up a groundball.
Evans picks up a groundball. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Salcido looks to get to the rack.
Salcido looks to get to the rack. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Williams is among the best in SU history at the X. Winning 68 percent of faceoffs today against Siena only proved how vital he is when it comes to jumpstarting Syracuse’s offense.
Williams is among the best in SU history at the X. Winning 68 percent of faceoffs today against Siena only proved how vital he is when it comes to jumpstarting Syracuse’s offense. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Williams has been one of the most reliable players for SU throughout his career. Saturday was not different.
Williams has been one of the most reliable players for SU throughout his career. Saturday was not different. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Said Desko: “We saw some early zone defense and the guys were prepared for it. We scored a couple of relatively easy ones. That made it difficult for them to jump back and forth between man and zone.”
Said Desko: “We saw some early zone defense and the guys were prepared for it. We scored a couple of relatively easy ones. That made it difficult for them to jump back and forth between man and zone.” Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Siena's defense looked solid early, but SU kept scoring. And scoring. And scoring.
Siena's defense looked solid early, but SU kept scoring. And scoring. And scoring. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Solomon was a stud on Saturday.
Solomon was a stud on Saturday. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Simmons looks for an opportunity to score or dish.
Simmons looks for an opportunity to score or dish. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
“Just a neighborhood game,” Mariano said. “Just got to keep going. … But I was fired up.”
“Just a neighborhood game,” Mariano said. “Just got to keep going. … But I was fired up.” Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
Peter Dearth (40) gets out in a sprint.
Peter Dearth (40) gets out in a sprint. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer
An SU players gets a close shot off.
An SU players gets a close shot off. Evan Jenkins | Staff Photographer

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By Evan Jenkins Staff Photographer

No. 6 Syracuse (1-0) blew out Siena (0-1) 19-6 Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome. Nate Solomon and Brendan Bomberry scored four goals each, and Jordan Evans, Nick Mariana and Stephen Rehfuss added three apiece as SU coasted to the win.

Published on February 11, 2017 at 11:07 pm
Contact Evan: ecjenkin@syr.edu

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