Joey Spallina becomes Syracuse's all-time points leader

Senior star sets new program record in win over Colgate

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:03pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a Syracuse lacrosse player in mid-motion, their body fractured into overlapping geometric shapes in shades of orange and blue, capturing the raw athleticism of the sport.Joey Spallina's historic performance against Colgate showcases the dynamic energy and skill of Syracuse men's lacrosse.Syracuse Today

In Syracuse's final regular season home game, senior Joey Spallina made history by becoming the Orange's all-time points leader. Spallina scored a goal in the first three minutes to tie the program's career points record, then added an assist to surpass the previous mark of 307 points held by Mike Powell. Syracuse went on to defeat Colgate 14-7 on senior day.

Why it matters

Spallina's record-breaking performance is a significant milestone for the Syracuse men's lacrosse program, cementing his legacy as one of the all-time great players to don the Orange uniform. The win also keeps Syracuse in contention for a strong finish to the regular season as they prepare for the postseason.

The details

Spallina scored his 26th goal of the season just three minutes into the game to tie the program's career points record held by Mike Powell. With three minutes left in the first quarter, Spallina recorded an assist on a behind-the-back goal by teammate Michael Leo, giving him 308 career points and setting a new Syracuse record. The game was back-and-forth until halftime, with Syracuse taking a 7-4 lead. The Orange then pulled away in the second half, scoring three straight goals to go up 10-5 in the third quarter.

  • Spallina scored the goal to tie the record in the first 3 minutes of the game.
  • Spallina recorded the assist to break the record with 3 minutes left in the first quarter.

The players

Joey Spallina

A senior attackman for the Syracuse men's lacrosse team who has now become the program's all-time leading scorer with 308 career points, surpassing the previous record of 307 held by Mike Powell.

Mike Powell

A former Syracuse men's lacrosse player who held the program's career points record with 307 until Spallina broke it in this game.

Michael Leo

A Syracuse men's lacrosse player who scored a behind-the-back goal assisted by Spallina to help the Orange defeat Colgate.

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What they’re saying

“Joey Spallina has been a dominant force for our program throughout his career, and we're thrilled to see him cement his legacy as the all-time leading scorer in Syracuse history.”

— John Desko, Head Coach, Syracuse Men's Lacrosse

What’s next

Syracuse will wrap up the regular season on the road against Notre Dame on Saturday, April 25th at noon.

The takeaway

Spallina's record-breaking performance is a testament to his skill and leadership as a key player for the Syracuse men's lacrosse team. His achievement solidifies his place among the program's all-time greats and will be celebrated by the Orange faithful as the team prepares for the postseason.