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Gallery: Syracuse breaks through against Mercyhurst with 4-1 victory

By Phil Bryant Contributing photographer

Trailing four points in the standings, Syracuse (9-14-2, 8-4-1 College Hockey America) defeated Mercyhurst (12-13-2, 9-3-1) to inch two points closer on Friday. Syracuse paced the game, leading for the final 50 minutes of play, while Alysha Burriss led the Orange offensively with two points. See the best images from the game here.

Mercyhurst outshot Syracuse 27-17.
Mercyhurst outshot Syracuse 27-17. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Abbey Miller makes on of her 26 saves on Friday night.
Abbey Miller makes on of her 26 saves on Friday night. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse assisted on three of its goals on Friday night.
Syracuse assisted on three of its goals on Friday night. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
A Syracuse player works past a Mercyhurst defender along the boards.
A Syracuse player works past a Mercyhurst defender along the boards. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse's win against Mercyhurst puts them two points away from the lead in the College Hockey America conference.
Syracuse's win against Mercyhurst puts them two points away from the lead in the College Hockey America conference. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Lindsay Eastwood handles the puck in her own zone.
Lindsay Eastwood handles the puck in her own zone. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Allie Munroe contributed an assist and a shot.
Allie Munroe contributed an assist and a shot. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse and Mercyhurst players exchange words after the whistle. The two teams play twice each year.
Syracuse and Mercyhurst players exchange words after the whistle. The two teams play twice each year. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse won 24 of its 70 faceoffs.
Syracuse won 24 of its 70 faceoffs. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
The Orange only tallied three shots in the third period but survived anyway.
The Orange only tallied three shots in the third period but survived anyway. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse celebrates one of its four goals.
Syracuse celebrates one of its four goals. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse scored at least one goal in each period.
Syracuse scored at least one goal in each period. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Both teams had six penalties for 12 minutes.
Both teams had six penalties for 12 minutes. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Mercyhurst goalie Sarah McDonnell made 13 saves.
Mercyhurst goalie Sarah McDonnell made 13 saves. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Syracuse found the back of the net four times.
Syracuse found the back of the net four times. Phil Bryant | Staff Photographer
Published on January 27, 2018 at 11:59 am
Contact Phil: pcbryant@syr.edu

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