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Gallery: No. 2 Syracuse’s season ends to No. 11 Towson with 10-7 NCAA quarterfinals loss

Syracuse’s longest national title drought since 1983 endures another year.
Syracuse’s longest national title drought since 1983 endures another year. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse suffered only its third loss this season and its worst loss since this weekend last year, when SU lost to Maryland, 13-7, in the NCAA quarterfinals.
Syracuse suffered only its third loss this season and its worst loss since this weekend last year, when SU lost to Maryland, 13-7, in the NCAA quarterfinals. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Towson's Matt Wylly scored two of his team's 10 goals Sunday at Delaware Stadium.
Towson's Matt Wylly scored two of his team's 10 goals Sunday at Delaware Stadium. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
SU got outshot 40-31 in a game Towson dominated possession, thanks to splitting faceoffs and long possessions.
SU got outshot 40-31 in a game Towson dominated possession, thanks to splitting faceoffs and long possessions. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse committed 11 turnovers, two fewer than the Tigers (13).
Syracuse committed 11 turnovers, two fewer than the Tigers (13). Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
The Orange, ranked No. 1 in the country for three weeks this season, had its season cut prematurely for the fourth straight year.
The Orange, ranked No. 1 in the country for three weeks this season, had its season cut prematurely for the fourth straight year. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
SU came back from down by four or more goals on four separate occasions this season, but no such comeback was in store against the Tigers.
SU came back from down by four or more goals on four separate occasions this season, but no such comeback was in store against the Tigers. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse fans came in full force to Delaware Stadium on a 54-degree Sunday afternoon.
Syracuse fans came in full force to Delaware Stadium on a 54-degree Sunday afternoon. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Senior midfielder Sergio Salcido scored only one goal in his final game at SU.
Senior midfielder Sergio Salcido scored only one goal in his final game at SU. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
This year’s senior class became the first grade to not reach Memorial Day weekend since 1979. The Orange has not won the national championship since 2009, the program’s longest drought since 1983.
This year’s senior class became the first grade to not reach Memorial Day weekend since 1979. The Orange has not won the national championship since 2009, the program’s longest drought since 1983. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Towson came out firing in SU’s historic loss, as the Orange lost the week before Memorial Day for the second straight year.
Towson came out firing in SU’s historic loss, as the Orange lost the week before Memorial Day for the second straight year. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse drops to just 3-4 in NCAA tournament games over the last three years. The Orange has reached the Final Four only once — 2013 — since its last national title in 2009.
Syracuse drops to just 3-4 in NCAA tournament games over the last three years. The Orange has reached the Final Four only once — 2013 — since its last national title in 2009. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Senior attack Jordan Evans became only the second player to wear the No. 22 since 1988 and not capture a national title.
Senior attack Jordan Evans became only the second player to wear the No. 22 since 1988 and not capture a national title. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
“My hats off to Towson,” Desko said. “They put up six goals (in the first quarter) and we found ourselves playing catch-up. They had those long, long possessions, and we had to watch that clock run down.”
“My hats off to Towson,” Desko said. “They put up six goals (in the first quarter) and we found ourselves playing catch-up. They had those long, long possessions, and we had to watch that clock run down.” Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Senior midfielder Nick Mariano, who scored 21 more goals than anyone else on the team over the last two years, collected a single assist in the final game of his college career.
Senior midfielder Nick Mariano, who scored 21 more goals than anyone else on the team over the last two years, collected a single assist in the final game of his college career. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Every time Syracuse showed life with a goal, the Tigers answered. Towson senior goalkeeper Matt Hoy entered Sunday playing some of the best lacrosse of his career, and he continued to excel in the cage. He made 12 saves, several from point-blank.
Every time Syracuse showed life with a goal, the Tigers answered. Towson senior goalkeeper Matt Hoy entered Sunday playing some of the best lacrosse of his career, and he continued to excel in the cage. He made 12 saves, several from point-blank. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
From left: Senior close defender Scott Firman, sophomore attack Nate Solomon and head coach John Desko.
From left: Senior close defender Scott Firman, sophomore attack Nate Solomon and head coach John Desko. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
“No, not at all,” Desko said when asked if this season had been a disappointment. “Lacrosse has changed so much over the years. When you make it this far, these teams we’ve played are Final Four games. … Especially looking at our year. And for our record, with the way we came out on top for all those one-goal games and winning last week … I’m disappointed, but I’m happy (with the season).”
“No, not at all,” Desko said when asked if this season had been a disappointment. “Lacrosse has changed so much over the years. When you make it this far, these teams we’ve played are Final Four games. … Especially looking at our year. And for our record, with the way we came out on top for all those one-goal games and winning last week … I’m disappointed, but I’m happy (with the season).” Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
“In the locker room,” Desko said, “our team was really fired up. When you’re that emotional, you’re going to come out and play physical, play hard. … (The penalties) had a lot to do with how emotional we were coming out, almost to a fault.”
“In the locker room,” Desko said, “our team was really fired up. When you’re that emotional, you’re going to come out and play physical, play hard. … (The penalties) had a lot to do with how emotional we were coming out, almost to a fault.” Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Salcido, a speedster who led SU in assists with 33, finished his career.
Salcido, a speedster who led SU in assists with 33, finished his career. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Towson’s elongated possessions ate up clock and created a vicious cycle that SU could not spin out of.
Towson’s elongated possessions ate up clock and created a vicious cycle that SU could not spin out of. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Sabrina Koenig Asst. Photo Editor

Towson marched out to an early 6-0 lead and did not relent in its 10-7 victory over SU on Sunday afternoon. No. 2 Syracuse (13-3, 4-0 Atlantic Coast) scored its fewest goals (six) since its season-ending loss last season in its season-ending loss to No. 11 Towson (12-4, 4-1 Colonial Athletic) on Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium. The Tigers advance to the Final Four in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to play No. 3 seed Ohio State.

Here are the best images from the game.

Published on May 21, 2017 at 5:36 pm

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