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| Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse | |
|---|---|
| Name | Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse |
| University | Syracuse University |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Location | Syracuse, New York |
| Stadium | JMA Wireless Dome |
| Capacity | 49300 |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Nickname | Orange |
| Colors | Orange and White |
| Championships | 11 NCAA Championships (counting vacated titles) |
| Coach | John Desko |
Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse is the intercollegiate lacrosse program representing Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. Competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference and playing home games at the JMA Wireless Dome, the program has a long tradition of national prominence with multiple NCAA titles, numerous USILA honors, and a pipeline to professional leagues such as the Major League Lacrosse, Premier Lacrosse League, and National Lacrosse League.
The program began in 1916 at Syracuse University and grew through mid‑20th century competition against peers like Cornell, Army, and Colgate. Under coaches such as Roy Simmons Sr., Roy Simmons Jr., and John Desko, Syracuse built dynasties that intersected with marquee eras featuring players who also starred for USA and in professional circuits like the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse. The 1983, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2008 championship years—some later affected by NCAA actions—are landmarks alongside classic matchups with programs such as Maryland, Virginia, Johns Hopkins, and Princeton. Alumni have frequently participated in events like the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship and the World Lacrosse Championship.
Season records reflect competition in conferences including the Big East Conference, the Big East, and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Yearly outcomes include conference regular season and tournament play versus opponents such as Boston College, Duke, and North Carolina. Postseason runs have led to appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with Frozen Four trips against programs like Rutgers and Albany. Statistical leaders in points and saves have earned USILA and Tewaaraton Award recognition.
Syracuse claims multiple national championships in the NCAA Tournament era. Individual honors include recipients of the Tewaaraton Award and Jack Turnbull Award; players have been named USILA All-American and ACC Rookie of the Year. Team awards include conference championships in the Big East and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Notable tournament performances occurred in the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship against finalists such as Cornell and Virginia.
Prominent head coaches include Roy Simmons Jr., who succeeded Roy Simmons Sr., and long‑tenured coach John Desko. Coaching staffs have included assistants who later led programs at institutions like Brown, Denver, and Maryland. Strength and conditioning, recruiting, and operations personnel coordinate with NCAA compliance and the athletic administration at Syracuse University.
Alumni have achieved prominence in professional leagues and international competition. Distinguished players include Gary Gait, Paul Gait, Casey Powell, Mike Powell, Matt Poskay, John Desko (as player/coach), Tom Marechek, John Glatzel, Roger Carlson, Frank Urso, Steve Carr, Kevin Crowley, Ryan Powell, Brodie Merrill, Darryl Johnson, Joey Spallina, Josh Sims, Kevin Rice, Jay Jalbert, Sean Greenhalgh, Dan Hardy, Jordan Evans, Mikey Powell, Adam Ghitelman, Nick Mariano, Michael Sowers, Ben Williams, Seth O'Neill, Tim Desko, Tyler Digby, Chris Hussey, Eamon McEneaney, Tom Sileo, Andy Chan, Bryan Costello, Kyle Buchanan, Kevin Van Dyke, Jimmy Lewis, Mike Leveille, Joe Breschi, Lyle Thompson, Zed Williams, Tate Marasco, Max Seibald, Rob Pannell, Christian Cataldo, Travis Brown, Marcus Holman, Jordan Wolf, James Cottle.
Home games are played at the JMA Wireless Dome (formerly the Carrier Dome) on the Syracuse University campus, alongside practice facilities at the Recreation and Wellness Center and locker rooms in the Manley Field House complex. Training amenities include performance labs comparable to those used by programs at University of Notre Dame, University of Maryland, and University of Virginia.
Historic rivalries include matchups with Cornell, Army, North Carolina, Virginia, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Maryland, Villanova, and Boston College. Games versus Cornell and Johns Hopkins often draw heightened attention in the Ivy League and national lacrosse community, with televised matchups during the regular season and postseason.
Broadcast partners have included regional networks and national outlets that carry collegiate lacrosse, similar to coverage of NCAA Division I men's lacrosse by sports networks that also broadcast ACC competitions and NCAA Tournament games. Syracuse has consistently ranked high in attendance figures, often leading the nation alongside programs such as University of Maryland, with crowds in the JMA Wireless Dome among the largest in collegiate lacrosse history. Media narratives spotlight player awards like the Tewaaraton Award and coaching milestones within the broader collegiate sports media ecosystem.