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The Syracuse University men's lacrosse team is gearing up for a crucial match against the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA Division I Tournament's Final Four. The game is set for Saturday (May 24) at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, with a start time of 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This matchup marks Syracuse's first trip to the Final Four since 2013, following a narrow 19-18 victory over Princeton in the quarterfinals.
Maryland, under head coach John Tillman, secured their spot by defeating Georgetown 9-6 in the quarterfinals. The Terrapins are making their 30th semifinal appearance, setting a record in tournament history. Syracuse has faced challenges against Maryland, having lost seven consecutive games, including an 11-7 defeat earlier this season. In that game, Syracuse led at halftime but was outscored 7-2 in the second half.
Key players to watch include Syracuse's Joey Spallina and Owen Hiltz, who both scored twice in the previous encounter, and Maryland's standout goaltender Logan McNaney, who made 12 saves against Syracuse. The winner of this semifinal will face either Cornell or Penn State, who play earlier in the day at noon.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, offering fans a chance to see if Syracuse can overcome their recent struggles against Maryland and advance to the championship game.