Syracuse University
No. 15 Notre Dame
SU Tries to Extend Winning Streak Sunday
4/10/2010 7:37:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
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South Bend, Ind. -- Seventh-ranked Syracuse goes for its fourth consecutive win when it takes on No. 15 Notre Dame on Sunday at 1 p.m. in South Bend, Ind. With an 11-2 win at Connecticut on Friday, the Orange extended its winning streak to three, which is a season high, and improved its record to 7-3 overall, 2-0 in BIG EAST play. The Fighting Irish enter the contest with a 7-4 mark, including a 3-1 record in conference action.
Fans can listen to Sunday's game on WJPZ 89.1FM in the Syracuse area and on Orange All Access on SUathletics.com. Subcriptions to Orange All Access are available at daily, monthly and yearly rates.
THE SERIES
Syracuse and Notre Dame will meet for the 14th time in women's lacrosse this weekend. The Orange holds a 9-4 lead in the all-time series.
LADOUCEUR DIRECTS OFFENSE
Junior Tee Ladouceur has sparked the Syracuse offense all season. Against Connecticut, she had two goals and two assists for a game-high four points. Ladouceur leads the Orange in scoring with 54 points, and her 28 assists is the fifth-highest single-season total in school history.
DEFENSE SHINES
Syracuse's defense was a major factor in the Orange's victory at Connecticut. Syracuse caused 17 turnovers and allowed just one goal in each half in its 11-2 win. The two goals is the fewest the Orange has allowed since defeating California, 18-2, last season. Syracuse has now allowed two or less goals in a half five times this season.
