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Gallery: Syracuse falls behind early and can’t complete comeback in 5-2 loss to No. 1 Wisconsin

By Phil Bryant Contributing photographer

Top-ranked Wisconsin (6-0) struck early, pouring in two power play goals early in the first period, and didn’t look back in its 5-2 win over Syracuse (0-3-1) on Saturday afternoon at Tennity Ice Pavilion. Check out the best images from the loss.

The Orange dropped the first game of the series against Wisconsin, 1-0, on Friday night.
The Orange dropped the first game of the series against Wisconsin, 1-0, on Friday night. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse only totaled 18 shots on Saturday. Wisconsin finished with 38.
Syracuse only totaled 18 shots on Saturday. Wisconsin finished with 38. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Right wing Victoria Klimek finished with an assist in the loss.
Right wing Victoria Klimek finished with an assist in the loss. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Sarah Stuehr went 6-of-11 on faceoffs.
Sarah Stuehr went 6-of-11 on faceoffs. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Center Savannah Rennie didn't record a shot in the loss.
Center Savannah Rennie didn't record a shot in the loss. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse committed eight penalties, two of which Wisconsin scored on.
Syracuse committed eight penalties, two of which Wisconsin scored on. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Goalkeeper Abbey Miller made 33 saves on Saturday.
Goalkeeper Abbey Miller made 33 saves on Saturday. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
The Orange lost the faceoff battle, only winning 23 of 61.
The Orange lost the faceoff battle, only winning 23 of 61. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Miller saved 11 shots each period.
Miller saved 11 shots each period. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
The Orange pulled within one in the third period, but back-to-back Wisconsin goals put the game out of reach.
The Orange pulled within one in the third period, but back-to-back Wisconsin goals put the game out of reach. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Miller posted a shutout in the second period.
Miller posted a shutout in the second period. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
The Orange has now dropped three in a row.
The Orange has now dropped three in a row. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Emma Polaski scored a goal in the loss.
Emma Polaski scored a goal in the loss. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Wisconsin never trailed.
Wisconsin never trailed. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
The Badgers celebrate after a goal.
The Badgers celebrate after a goal. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
SU will host Providence next Friday.
SU will host Providence next Friday. Phil Bryant | Contributing Photographer
Published on October 7, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Contact Phil: pcbryant@syr.edu

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