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Gallery: No. 5 Syracuse drubs Bucknell, 5-0, in home-opener

Syracuse celebrates its 5-0 victory over Bucknell. The Orange allowed no shots in the game.
Syracuse celebrates its 5-0 victory over Bucknell. The Orange allowed no shots in the game. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Senior starter Erin Gillingham stretches her stick out to corral the ball against the Bison.
Senior starter Erin Gillingham stretches her stick out to corral the ball against the Bison. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
The Orange celebrate one of its five goals in a shutout win.
The Orange celebrate one of its five goals in a shutout win. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Lies Lagerweij didn't record any goals or assists, but Syracuse's backs helped its offense.
Lies Lagerweij didn't record any goals or assists, but Syracuse's backs helped its offense. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Lagerweij stares down teammate Audrey Matthew for SU.
Lagerweij stares down teammate Audrey Matthew for SU. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Matthew, who didn't record an assist or goal, receives a pass from Lagerweij.
Matthew, who didn't record an assist or goal, receives a pass from Lagerweij. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse controlled the game against Bucknell, tallying more shots and penalty corners.
Syracuse controlled the game against Bucknell, tallying more shots and penalty corners. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Roos Weers fires a shot against the Bison. She put two shots on goal for the Orange but failed to score.
Roos Weers fires a shot against the Bison. She put two shots on goal for the Orange but failed to score. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
The Orange have won the first four games this season and has outscored the Bison, 13-0.
The Orange have won the first four games this season and has outscored the Bison, 13-0. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse defensively dominated Bucknell and didn't allow a penalty corner on Saturday.
Syracuse defensively dominated Bucknell and didn't allow a penalty corner on Saturday. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Last season, the Orange allowed four goals in its first four games, but have defensively shut down its opponents this year.
Last season, the Orange allowed four goals in its first four games, but have defensively shut down its opponents this year. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Five different players scored for Syracuse on Saturday — Jennifer Bleakney, Carolin Hoffmann, Laura Hurff, Emma Tufts and Caroline Cady.
Five different players scored for Syracuse on Saturday — Jennifer Bleakney, Carolin Hoffmann, Laura Hurff, Emma Tufts and Caroline Cady. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Weers stays down after injuring her hand against Bucknell. She later reentered the game.
Weers stays down after injuring her hand against Bucknell. She later reentered the game. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Syracuse has scored 13 goals in its first four games this season, the fewest since its national championship season.
Syracuse has scored 13 goals in its first four games this season, the fewest since its national championship season. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Lagerweij and Syracuse players wait around the arc on a penalty corner.
Lagerweij and Syracuse players wait around the arc on a penalty corner. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Hurff scored one goal and tallied an assist for Syracuse. Both were her first goal and assist of the season.
Hurff scored one goal and tallied an assist for Syracuse. Both were her first goal and assist of the season. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
The Orange has spread around its production. In addition to five different players scoring, two players racked up assists.
The Orange has spread around its production. In addition to five different players scoring, two players racked up assists. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
A Syracuse defender pokes the ball away from a Bucknell player.
A Syracuse defender pokes the ball away from a Bucknell player. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Bleakney scored a goal on her only shot of the game against Bucknell.
Bleakney scored a goal on her only shot of the game against Bucknell. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Hoffmann fired two shots against Bucknell and scored on one of them Saturday.
Hoffmann fired two shots against Bucknell and scored on one of them Saturday. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Weers fires a pass against Bucknell. She has tallied just one assist for the Orange this year.
Weers fires a pass against Bucknell. She has tallied just one assist for the Orange this year. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer
Weers, who has been a key player for the Orange last two seasons, has yet to score a goal on seven shots.
Weers, who has been a key player for the Orange last two seasons, has yet to score a goal on seven shots. Jordan Phelps | Staff Photographer

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By Jordan Phelps

No. 5 Syracuse (4-0) blew out Bucknell (1-2), 5-0, on Saturday in its 2017 home-opener at J.S. Coyne Stadium. The Orange dominated the Bison in shots (18-0) and penalty corners (6-0) while controlling possession and keeping Bucknell out of the attacking end. In the win, five different SU players scored, including three midfielders. In net, freshman Borg van der Velde picked up the shutout as SU’s defense smothered Bucknell. Through four games, Syracuse has yet to let in a goal.

Published on September 2, 2017 at 11:04 pm

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