Syracuse Lacrosse Dominates Saint Joseph's Before Showdown With Rival

Orange cruise to 20-2 victory as star Joey Spallina tallies 8 points

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The No. 3 Syracuse men's lacrosse team easily defeated Saint Joseph's 20-2 on Saturday, led by a dominant performance from star attack Joey Spallina who recorded 8 points. The win sets up a highly anticipated showdown with the top-ranked Maryland Terrapins next week.

Why it matters

Syracuse is one of the top lacrosse programs in the country, and this lopsided victory over Saint Joseph's demonstrates their offensive firepower as they prepare to face their biggest rival, Maryland, in a game that could have major implications for the rest of the season.

The details

Syracuse got off to a slow start but then exploded, going on separate 6-0 and 7-0 runs to cruise to the victory. Spallina led the way with a hat trick and 4 assists, while goalie Jimmy McCool made 10 saves. The Orange dominated possession, going 17-for-20 on clears and forcing 6 turnovers compared to just 3 for Saint Joseph's.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Syracuse will face off against Maryland, the top-ranked team in the country, less than a week from now.

The players

Joey Spallina

A star attack for Syracuse who tallied 8 points in the victory, including a hat trick and 4 assists.

Jimmy McCool

The Syracuse goalie who made 10 saves in the game.

Scott Meehan

The head coach of the Saint Joseph's Hawks, who are led by Manlius Pebble Hill alum Meehan.

John Mullen

Syracuse's faceoff specialist who struggled early but was able to adjust.

Drew Angelo

The sophomore who came in to win faceoffs for Syracuse when Mullen was struggling.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Orange will face off against their archnemesis, the top-ranked Maryland Terrapins, in a highly anticipated matchup less than a week from now.

The takeaway

Syracuse's dominant victory over Saint Joseph's showcases their offensive firepower as they prepare to take on their biggest rival, Maryland, in a game that could have major implications for the rest of the season.