Syracuse University
Rutgers
Orange Hosts Rutgers Friday
10/14/2010 2:35:23 PM | Women's Soccer
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse continues its drive toward a spot In the BIG EAST Tournament on Friday when it hosts Rutgers at 7 p.m. at the SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange enters the contest with an overall mark of 5-7-4 and a 2-4-1 record in BIG EAST play. The Scarlet Knights are 6-8-0, including a 2-5-0 record against conference opponents. Admission to Friday's game is free of charge.
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THE SERIES
Syracuse and Rutgers will meet for the 13th time Friday at the SU Soccer Stadium. The Scarlet Knights lead the all-time series, 7-4-1. Rutgers currently has a seven game-win streak against the Orange, with Syracuse's last victory coming in 2001.
THE BIG EAST AT A GLANCE
Syracuse is looking to qualify for the BIG EAST Tournament for the first time since the 2005 season. The top five teams from each division qualify for the tournament. With four games remaining, the Orange is in sixth place in the American Division with seven points. Providence and USF are tied for fifth place in the American Division with eight points each. Syracuse and USF meet in their regular-season finale, which could be for a berth into the tournament. St. John's is in seventh place, one point behind SU. The Orange and Red Storm play the same four opponents to close out the season. Syracuse also holds the tie-breaker over Providence and St. John's, as it beat both teams earlier this season.
SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST
Eight of Syracuse's 16 goals this season have come in the final 10 minutes of play. The Orange has scored five times in the final two minutes of action, which includes Jenna Rickan's goal in a 1-1 tie against Pittsburgh.
