No. 3 Syracuse women's lacrosse faces No. 17 Duke in ranked battle

Orange look to extend 10-game win streak against Blue Devils

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:18pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a women's lacrosse game, with players and the ball fragmented into overlapping planes of orange, blue, and white.Syracuse's high-powered offense and stifling defense will be put to the test against a tough Duke squad in this ranked women's lacrosse showdown.Syracuse Today

No. 3 Syracuse women's lacrosse is on the road to take on No. 17 Duke in a ranked matchup tomorrow afternoon. The Orange are riding a 10-game win streak and are looking to push that to 11 against the Blue Devils.

Why it matters

This game is an opportunity for Syracuse to continue its strong season and solidify its position as one of the top teams in the country. A win over a ranked opponent like Duke would be another impressive result for the Orange, who have already beaten five ranked teams during their current win streak.

The details

Syracuse started the season 0-3 with losses to top-3 teams Maryland, North Carolina, and Stanford. But since then, the Orange haven't lost, winning 10 straight games. During that stretch, they've beaten five ranked opponents, including a road win over then-No. 4 Northwestern on March 12th. The Orange have been led by strong performances on both ends of the field, with four players earning Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American honors.

  • Syracuse began the season 0-3.
  • The Orange are currently riding a 10-game win streak.
  • Syracuse last won 10+ straight games in 2023, when they started 15-0.
  • The game against Duke is tomorrow afternoon at 4 PM.

The players

Izzy Lahah

Syracuse defender who was named a Second Team Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American.

Molly Guzik

Syracuse attack who was named a Third Team Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American.

Daniella Guyette

Syracuse goalie who was named a Third Team Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American.

Coco Vandiver

Syracuse defender who was named a Third Team Inside Lacrosse Midseason All-American.

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What they’re saying

“This game is an opportunity for us to continue our strong season and prove ourselves against another ranked opponent.”

— Izzy Lahah, Syracuse Defender

What’s next

A win over Duke would extend Syracuse's win streak to 11 games and further cement their status as one of the top teams in the country.

The takeaway

Syracuse women's lacrosse has bounced back from a tough start to the season and is now one of the hottest teams in the country. A win over a ranked Duke squad would be another impressive result for the Orange as they look to solidify their place among the nation's elite.