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Gallery: Syracuse falls to Navy 13-12 in final seconds

Syracuse faced off with Navy at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Syracuse faced off with Navy at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Navy's Greyson Torain scored three times from the midfield position.
Navy's Greyson Torain scored three times from the midfield position. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Peter Dearth has found his niche on the SU team as a wing player on faceoffs.
Peter Dearth has found his niche on the SU team as a wing player on faceoffs. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
For the first time this season, Jamie Trimboli didn't register a point.
For the first time this season, Jamie Trimboli didn't register a point. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse goalkeeper Dom Madonna made 11 saves.
Syracuse goalkeeper Dom Madonna made 11 saves. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Stephen Rehfuss tied a program season-high with seven points.
Stephen Rehfuss tied a program season-high with seven points. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse turned over the ball 14 times, less than Navy, but still too many for "this late in the season," SU head coach John Desko said.
Syracuse turned over the ball 14 times, less than Navy, but still too many for "this late in the season," SU head coach John Desko said. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
A week after a career-high in points, Brendan Curry scored and assisted once.
A week after a career-high in points, Brendan Curry scored and assisted once. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Ryan Simmons scored unassisted after running around the case.
Ryan Simmons scored unassisted after running around the case. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse celebrates one of its 12 goals.
Syracuse celebrates one of its 12 goals. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Brothers Joe and Danny Varello faced off 27 times on Saturday.
Brothers Joe and Danny Varello faced off 27 times on Saturday. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Trimboli turned the ball over twice.
Trimboli turned the ball over twice. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Senior Matt Lane plays often in man-up a unit which scored once.
Senior Matt Lane plays often in man-up a unit which scored once. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse caused 11 turnovers.
Syracuse caused 11 turnovers. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Jack Ray scooped up the ball after a shot hit the back of the net, and scored with Dom Madonna racing back to the cage.
Jack Ray scooped up the ball after a shot hit the back of the net, and scored with Dom Madonna racing back to the cage. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
SU scooped 36 ground balls.
SU scooped 36 ground balls. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Madonna made eight first half saves.
Madonna made eight first half saves. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
SU scored an even amount of goals in each half.
SU scored an even amount of goals in each half. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Brad Voigt celebrates a goal.
Brad Voigt celebrates a goal. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse scooped three more groundballs than Navy.
Syracuse scooped three more groundballs than Navy. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Navy scored twice in the game's final 10 seconds.
Navy scored twice in the game's final 10 seconds. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
3,700 fans attended the game.
3,700 fans attended the game. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Syracuse took the lead with just under a minute left in the game, behind a Tucker Dordevic goal.
Syracuse took the lead with just under a minute left in the game, behind a Tucker Dordevic goal. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Joe Varello scored the game-winner with .02 seconds remaining.
Joe Varello scored the game-winner with .02 seconds remaining. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Navy celebrates the Joe Varello goal.
Navy celebrates the Joe Varello goal. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer
Brothers Danny (white) and Joe (gold) hug at midfield following the games conclusion.
Brothers Danny (white) and Joe (gold) hug at midfield following the games conclusion. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer

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By Josh Shub-Seltzer Staff Photographer

Joe Varello and brother Danny Varello faced off on Saturday, with the elder brother, Joe, getting the better of his young brother in No. 9 Syracuse (7-5, 4-0 Atlantic Coast) 13-12 loss to No. 14 Navy (9-4, 7-1 Patriot). Syracuse sophomore attack Stephen Rehfuss tied a program season-high with seven points while Navy’s Jack Ray notched six points. SU’s Dom Madonna made 11 saves in the loss.

Published on April 21, 2018 at 7:32 pm

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