Picture slideshow Womens lax Vs Canisius

Syracuse women's lacrosse dominate in Dome opener           
By: Donato DiRenzo 
            After winning its two early-season road games handily, the #2 Orange won big at home for the first time this year against the Canisius College Golden Griffins 18-6 Sunday afternoon.

            Alyssa Murray (two goals, four assists) led the way assisting on the first goal to Kelly Cross (two goals) just over five minutes into the game. After that SU's lead piled up faster than the snowbanks on Walnut St.

            “We were just excited to play,” Murray said after another impressive offensive performance.

            The Orange did a good job consistently controlling the face-offs and played aggressively, pushing the pace from the onset . Kayla Treanor (three goals, two assists) Gabby Jaquith (two goals, one assist) and Katie Webster (one goal) helped run a systematic, physically superior offense against the over-matched Griffin. But it was one of the smallest players on the field that flashed the most promising physical potential. 
             The 5-foot-2-inch freshman Taylor Poplawski (four goals, one assist) was a blur on the field weaving in and out of opponents and teammates alike. On a veteran team with big goals don't be surprised if the highly touted recruit from local power, Christian Brothers Academy (two state titles, Under Armor All-American) becomes an important piece.

            Syracuse's next game is the programs first ACC game on Sunday, Feb. 23^rd (1:00pm) at the University of Virginia.

Game Notes:
The 1,442 person attendance was fourth highest in school history

Photo Slideshow:

Pre-game preparation

Pre-game preparation

#20 (M/A - Jr.) Gabby Jaquith early in the game on the attack

#1(A - Sr.) Alyssa Murray (middle) scores her first goal of game

#44 (A - Jr.) Devon Collins (two goals) keeping pressure  on the Canisius advance

#15 (Gk - Jr.) Kelsey Richardson (two save, two goals against) playing the entire first half and getting the win

#18 (M - Sr.) Katie Webster (one goal) controls the ball and runs the offense

Webster lining up for free position shot (1/1)

#19 (A - Fr.) Taylor Poplawski running by defenders to score one of her four goals (one assist)

#4 (M - So.) Erica Bodt assists in the stingy defense SU also played

#21 (A - So.) Kayla Treanor preparing for fps (three goals, two assists)

Teams mixing it up, Jaquith hits the turf momentarily 

Murray (far right) assists to Jaquith (not shown) about 10 min into the second half
#27 (M - So.) Kelly Cross (two goals)

Fight for a ground ball left to right: #3 (A - Jr.) Kailah Kempney (two assists); #11 (M - Sr.) Amy Cross (two goals); #5 (D - Sr.) Liz Harbeson; #14 (D - Sr.) Kasey Mock (two ground balls)

Nearing the end of the 18-6 win, Orange reserves saw some action. Left to right: #7 (M - So.) Brenna Rainone; #39 (A - Jr.) Kristiana Ferguson; #45 (A - Fr.) Erin Francis

Press Conference left to right: Head coach Gary Gait; Taylor Poplawski; Kailah Kempney; Alyssa Murray