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Gallery: Syracuse’s postseason hopes extinguished in 2-0 loss to No. 4 Duke

Syracuse's seven players who finished their careers Sunday: Courtney Brosnan, Alex Lamontagne, Jessica Vigna, Maddie Pack, Alana O'Neill, Eva Gordon and Sheridan Street.
Syracuse's seven players who finished their careers Sunday: Courtney Brosnan, Alex Lamontagne, Jessica Vigna, Maddie Pack, Alana O'Neill, Eva Gordon and Sheridan Street. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Sophomore Georgia Allen has gone back and forth from England throughout the season.
Sophomore Georgia Allen has gone back and forth from England throughout the season. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Alex Lamontagne didn't record a shot on Sunday.
Alex Lamontagne didn't record a shot on Sunday. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Of the Orange's five shots, only one was on goal.
Of the Orange's five shots, only one was on goal. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Defender Jessica Vigna has started all 17 games this season and recorded one assist.
Defender Jessica Vigna has started all 17 games this season and recorded one assist. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Freshman defender Shannon Aviza has two shots on the season and garnered none against Duke.
Freshman defender Shannon Aviza has two shots on the season and garnered none against Duke. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Senior Alana O'Neill had one of the Orange's five shots.
Senior Alana O'Neill had one of the Orange's five shots. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Freshman defender Clarke Brown wasn't recruited at all by Syracuse, but she showed up for a tryout and made an impression.
Freshman defender Clarke Brown wasn't recruited at all by Syracuse, but she showed up for a tryout and made an impression. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
The Orange's loss officially eliminated the team from any postseason hopes, which means the season ends on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Virginia Tech.
The Orange's loss officially eliminated the team from any postseason hopes, which means the season ends on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Virginia Tech. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
The Orange stands with with Otto for its last home national anthem playing for their college careers.
The Orange stands with with Otto for its last home national anthem playing for their college careers. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Sheridan Street recorded the Orange's only shot on goal against the Blue Devils.
Sheridan Street recorded the Orange's only shot on goal against the Blue Devils. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Senior Eva Gordon had two assists and 10 shots this season.
Senior Eva Gordon had two assists and 10 shots this season. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Lamontagne is tied on the team for third in goals (two).
Lamontagne is tied on the team for third in goals (two). Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Five of Street's six shots this season have been on goal, giving her one of the highest shooting percentages on the team (.833).
Five of Street's six shots this season have been on goal, giving her one of the highest shooting percentages on the team (.833). Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Despite being a defender, Taylor Bennett is fourth on the team with five points.
Despite being a defender, Taylor Bennett is fourth on the team with five points. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
The Orange only forced Blue Devils goalie EJ Proctor to make one save.
The Orange only forced Blue Devils goalie EJ Proctor to make one save. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Duke outshot Syracuse 15 to five.
Duke outshot Syracuse 15 to five. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer
Two players collide in going for a header.
Two players collide in going for a header. Max Freund | Contributing Photographer

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By Max Freund Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse (7-8-2, 2-6-1 Atlantic Coast) fell to No. 4 Duke (16-1, 9-0), 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange struggled to stem the Blue Devils’ even with an endlessly shuffling lineup. The loss officially eliminated the Orange from ACC Playoff contention.

Published on October 23, 2017 at 11:17 pm
Contact Max: mefreund@syr.edu

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