Syracuse Lacrosse Rallies for Overtime Win Over Penn

Orange overcome four-goal deficit to defeat ranked Quakers in physical road matchup.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Syracuse University lacrosse team overcame a four-goal deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the 16th-ranked Penn Quakers 9-8 in overtime on Sunday at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The Orange, who had lost their previous two games, fought back with a strong defensive effort and timely offense to secure the road victory.

Why it matters

This comeback win on the road against a ranked opponent is an important momentum boost for the Syracuse lacrosse team, which had been struggling prior to this game. The victory halts a two-game skid and gives the Orange confidence as they continue their challenging road schedule, which includes a matchup at Johns Hopkins next.

The details

Despite being outshot 39-30 and losing the face-off battle 12-6, Syracuse was able to grind out the victory. The Orange offense struggled with consistency and predictability early, turning the ball over 17 times. However, they were able to capitalize on man-up opportunities, converting 3-of-5. In the fourth quarter, the Syracuse defense clamped down, holding Penn scoreless and forcing four turnovers to set up the comeback. Finn Thompson led the Orange offense with a hat trick.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
  • Syracuse trailed Penn 8-4 at the end of the third quarter before rallying in the fourth.

The players

Finn Thompson

The Syracuse attacker scored a hat trick to lead the Orange offense in the comeback victory.

Jimmy McCool

The Syracuse goalkeeper made 10 saves to anchor the Orange defense.

Jack Pelot

The Penn goalkeeper had a strong game, making several key saves to keep the Quakers in the lead for much of the contest.

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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 Syracuse lacrosse team will look to build on this comeback victory as they continue their road trip, with a matchup against Johns Hopkins up next.

The takeaway

This hard-fought win on the road against a ranked opponent demonstrates the resilience and character of the Syracuse lacrosse team. After falling behind early, they refused to give up and were able to grind out a crucial victory that could serve as a springboard for the rest of their season.