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Gallery: Best shots from Syracuse’s victorious trip to Virginia

Short-stick midfielder Carter Rice (left, no helmet) mobs goalie Jimmy McCool (right) alongside other Syracuse teammates after its 12-10 triumph over Virginia Saturday in Charlottesville. McCool posted 17 saves and a .630 save percentage to guide the Orange to victory.

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Short-stick midfielder Carter Rice (left, no helmet) mobs goalie Jimmy McCool (right) alongside other Syracuse teammates after its 12-10 triumph over Virginia Saturday in Charlottesville. McCool posted 17 saves and a .630 save percentage to guide the Orange to victory.

Payton Anderson attempts a difficult behind-the-back shot early in Syracuse’s contest with Virginia Saturday. Anderson, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound freshman, made his first-career start for the Orange against the Cavaliers and tallied two goals in SU’s winning effort.

Jacob Halsema | Staff Photographer

Payton Anderson attempts a difficult behind-the-back shot early in Syracuse’s contest with Virginia Saturday. Anderson, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound freshman, made his first-career start for the Orange against the Cavaliers and tallied two goals in SU’s winning effort.

Owen Hiltz lets out a ferocious growl in celebration following his game-sealing goal with 40 seconds left in Syracuse’s win over UVA. Hiltz scored the go-ahead goal a minute and 30 seconds earlier, capping off a clutch performance in the Orange’s first ACC victory of 2025.

Jacob Halsema | Staff Photographer

Owen Hiltz lets out a ferocious growl in celebration following his game-sealing goal with 40 seconds left in Syracuse’s win over UVA. Hiltz scored the go-ahead goal a minute and 30 seconds earlier, capping off a clutch performance in the Orange’s first ACC victory of 2025.

Syracuse head coach Gary Gait reasons with an official amid the Orange’s battle versus the Cavaliers. With SU’s win, Gait improved his record to 2-3 all-time when matched up against Virginia, a program led by two-time national champion head coach Lars Tiffany.

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Syracuse head coach Gary Gait reasons with an official amid the Orange’s battle versus the Cavaliers. With SU’s win, Gait improved his record to 2-3 all-time when matched up against Virginia, a program led by two-time national champion head coach Lars Tiffany.

Virginia junior attack Ryan Colsey (No. 13) stares down Syracuse’s bench after scoring a lead-taking goal early in the fourth quarter, as Orange players fall to the ground in agony around him. Despite the setback, SU didn’t allow a goal for the final 11 minutes and 38 seconds of game time.

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Virginia junior attack Ryan Colsey (No. 13) stares down Syracuse’s bench after scoring a lead-taking goal early in the fourth quarter, as Orange players fall to the ground in agony around him. Despite the setback, SU didn’t allow a goal for the final 11 minutes and 38 seconds of game time.

Sophomore midfielder Wyatt Hottle (left) cradles the ball in his stick while dodging downfield against Virginia’s defense, while UVA defenseman Luke Hublitz (right) shoves SU midfielder Tyler McCarthy. Syracuse and Virginia met for a physical battle on Saturday, a regular occurrence in the ACC rivalry.

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Sophomore midfielder Wyatt Hottle (left) cradles the ball in his stick while dodging downfield against Virginia’s defense, while UVA defenseman Luke Hublitz (right) shoves SU midfielder Tyler McCarthy. Syracuse and Virginia met for a physical battle on Saturday, a regular occurrence in the ACC rivalry.

Payton Anderson pumps his right fist in joy after scoring his second goal of the contest Saturday against Virginia. Through his first six career Division I games, Anderson has racked up seven goals on 13 total shots.

Jacob Halsema | Staff Photographer

Payton Anderson pumps his right fist in joy after scoring his second goal of the contest Saturday against Virginia. Through his first six career Division I games, Anderson has racked up seven goals on 13 total shots.

Goalie Jimmy McCool nearly does the splits while denying a diving shot opportunity from Virginia attack Truitt Sunderland. Sunderland, the Cavaliers’ leading scorer, was held to just two points Saturday while being guarded by Syracuse defenders like Riley Figueiras, Billy Dwan III and Nick Caccamo.

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Goalie Jimmy McCool nearly does the splits while denying a diving shot opportunity from Virginia attack Truitt Sunderland. Sunderland, the Cavaliers’ leading scorer, was held to just two points Saturday while being guarded by Syracuse defenders like Riley Figueiras, Billy Dwan III and Nick Caccamo.

John Mullen wins the initial clamp on a faceoff against Virginia faceoff specialist Andrew Greenspan. Though he entered Saturday with the fourth-best winning percentage at the X in the country, Mullen won just 9-of-22 faceoffs against UVA, as Greenspan finished 13-of-18.

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John Mullen wins the initial clamp on a faceoff against Virginia faceoff specialist Andrew Greenspan. Though he entered Saturday with the fourth-best winning percentage at the X in the country, Mullen won just 9-of-22 faceoffs against UVA, as Greenspan finished 13-of-18.

Junior long pole Riley Figueiras (left) forces Virginia’s attack McCabe Millon (right) inside while face guarding him. Figueiras often drew Millon as his assignment Saturday, though he allowed the star sophomore to unleash a six-point day (three goals, three assists) against Syracuse.

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Junior long pole Riley Figueiras (left) forces Virginia’s attack McCabe Millon (right) inside while face guarding him. Figueiras often drew Millon as his assignment Saturday, though he allowed the star sophomore to unleash a six-point day (three goals, three assists) against Syracuse.