Syracuse boasted the best statistical defense in 2010.
Orange Leads Nation In Two Categories
7/14/2010 11:18:54 AM | Men's Lacrosse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse men's lacrosse team nabbed two NCAA statistical titles for the 2010 season. The Orange led the country in scoring defense, allowing just 7.4 goals per game in 15 contests. In addition, SU goalie John Galloway was the national leader in goals-against average. He set the school single-season record with a 7.16 mark.
As a unit, the Orange held 13 of its 15 opponents to single-digit goals, including a stretch of 11 straight to end the season. It was the first time since the NCAA began tracking the national leaders in 1996 that the Orange finished as the country's top defensive team. It's previous best finish with fourth in 2009.
Galloway surrendered 98 goals in just over 821 minutes of action. Following the year, he was first netminder in school history to be honored with the Ensign C. Markland Kelly Jr. Award as the nation's most outstanding goalie. Galloway also was second nationally with a .595 save percentage and earned first-team All-America honors.
The Orange reached its third consecutive NCAA Tournament in 2010. It finished the season with a 13-2 record and claimed the inaugural BIG EAST regular-season title.
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