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Gallery: No. 2 Syracuse knocks off No. 16 Yale to advance to NCAA quarterfinals

Redshirt freshman Stephen Rehfuss scored the game winner with two minutes left to send Syracuse to the NCAA quarterfinals.
Redshirt freshman Stephen Rehfuss scored the game winner with two minutes left to send Syracuse to the NCAA quarterfinals. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse improved to 9-2 in one goal games.
Syracuse improved to 9-2 in one goal games. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Senior close defender Scott Firman matched up against Yale junior attack Ben Reeves, one of the country's best players. Reeves scored four goals, and had two assists.
Senior close defender Scott Firman matched up against Yale junior attack Ben Reeves, one of the country's best players. Reeves scored four goals, and had two assists. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Freshman midfielder Jamie Trimboli scored two goals, including one with his left hand.
Freshman midfielder Jamie Trimboli scored two goals, including one with his left hand. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans celebrate a goal.
Syracuse fans celebrate a goal. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Redshirt senior defensive midfielder Joe Gillis celebrates a Syracuse goal.
Redshirt senior defensive midfielder Joe Gillis celebrates a Syracuse goal. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Freshman faceoff specialist Danny Varello entered the game for Ben Williams, who won only one faceoff all game. Varello went 3-for-10.
Freshman faceoff specialist Danny Varello entered the game for Ben Williams, who won only one faceoff all game. Varello went 3-for-10. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Redshirt senior goalie Evan Molloy saved 15 Yale shots in a monster game for himself.
Redshirt senior goalie Evan Molloy saved 15 Yale shots in a monster game for himself. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Reeves, a Tewaaraton Award finalist, scored two late Yale goals to tie the game at ten and nearly led Yale to an upset win.
Reeves, a Tewaaraton Award finalist, scored two late Yale goals to tie the game at ten and nearly led Yale to an upset win. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse celebrates a goal, one of 11 on the night.
Syracuse celebrates a goal, one of 11 on the night. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Pat Carlin got considerable playing time on Sunday night in the Carrier Dome.
Pat Carlin got considerable playing time on Sunday night in the Carrier Dome. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Defensive midfielder Paolo Ciferri made several key stops to slow Yale's seventh-ranked offense.
Defensive midfielder Paolo Ciferri made several key stops to slow Yale's seventh-ranked offense. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Trimboli scored his second goal from the left wing. He has scored several big goals since earning a starting job on March 25 against Duke.
Trimboli scored his second goal from the left wing. He has scored several big goals since earning a starting job on March 25 against Duke. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Reeves drew double-teams and triple-teams because of his dangerous offensive game and knack for getting to the cage. Tyson Bomberry (18) helped defense on Reeves.
Reeves drew double-teams and triple-teams because of his dangerous offensive game and knack for getting to the cage. Tyson Bomberry (18) helped defense on Reeves. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Redshirt junior midfielder Matt Lane took four shots on the second midfield line, but he did not score.
Redshirt junior midfielder Matt Lane took four shots on the second midfield line, but he did not score. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Marcus Cunningham (43), Syracuse's third defender, matched up against Yale's secondary threats.
Marcus Cunningham (43), Syracuse's third defender, matched up against Yale's secondary threats. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse celebrates their eleventh victory in the last twelve games.
Syracuse celebrates their eleventh victory in the last twelve games. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Trimboli signs a fan's t-shirt.
Trimboli signs a fan's t-shirt. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Senior midfielder Sergio Salcido signs a young fan's t-shirt.
Senior midfielder Sergio Salcido signs a young fan's t-shirt. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Junior attack Brendan Bomberry celebrates the win with his son, Jagger Bomberry.
Junior attack Brendan Bomberry celebrates the win with his son, Jagger Bomberry. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer

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By Jordan Phelps

No. 2 Syracuse (13-2, 4-0 Atlantic Coast) defeated No. 15 Yale (10-6, 5-1 Ivy), by a score of 11-10 on Sunday night inside the Carrier Dome. SU advances to the NCAA quarterfinals next Sunday against Towson. Redshirt freshman Stephen Rehfuss scored the game-winning goal. Nick Mariano and Jamie Trimboli each scored two goals and nine different SU players had a goal.

Published on May 15, 2017 at 12:11 pm

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