Syracuse's Joey Spallina passes head coach Gary Gait on all-time SU leaderboard

Spallina now ranks ahead of Gait in career points on the all-time Orange lacrosse leaderboard.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Syracuse lacrosse superstar Joey Spallina has surpassed his head coach Gary Gait on the all-time points leaderboard for the Orange. Spallina, who came to Syracuse as the top recruit in the country, now has 254 career points, one more than the legendary Gait had during his playing days.

Why it matters

This is a significant milestone for Spallina, who wears the famed No. 22 jersey that Gait helped make famous. While Gait didn't play his freshman season, Spallina has now reached the same points total in fewer games, showcasing his elite talent and impact on the program.

The details

Spallina reached the milestone with a goal in the first half of Saturday's game against St. Joseph's. He has lived up to the hype as the top recruit and is now the all-time leading points scorer for the Orange, surpassing his head coach Gait's previous record of 253 points.

  • On February 7, 2026, Spallina scored a goal that put him past Gait on the all-time Syracuse points leaderboard.

The players

Joey Spallina

A lacrosse superstar at Syracuse University who has now surpassed his head coach Gary Gait as the all-time leading points scorer for the Orange.

Gary Gait

The head coach of the Syracuse lacrosse team and a legendary player who previously held the school's all-time points record with 253.

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What’s next

Spallina will look to lead Syracuse to a national championship in his final college season, a feat that has eluded him so far in his career.

The takeaway

Spallina's achievement in surpassing his legendary head coach Gait on the all-time points leaderboard at Syracuse demonstrates his elite talent and impact on the program. This milestone is a testament to Spallina's hard work and ability to live up to the hype as the top recruit in the country.