Syracuse University
St. John's
Orange Opens BIG EAST Play Friday
9/16/2010 12:13:48 PM | Women's Soccer
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse goes for its third consecutive victory on Friday when it hosts St. John's in the BIG EAST opener for both schools. Game time is set for 7 p.m. at the SU Soccer Stadium. Admission is free of charge.
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THE SERIES
Syracuse and St. John's will meet for the 15th time on the soccer pitch on Friday. Syracuse leads the all-time series, 7-5-2. The Orange has faced only one other opponent (Connecticut) more times than the Red Storm.
ORANGE IN BIG EAST OPENERS
Friday's game between Syracuse and St. John's is the BIG EAST opener for both squads. The Orange is 3-8-2 all-time in its conference openers. Syracuse has opened BIG EAST play against St. John's every year since 2004, and is 2-3-1 in those games.
BALANCED ATTACK LEADS THE WAY
Syracuse's balanced attack has led it to two straight victories and to a 3-3-2 record through eight games. In the past two games, the Orange erupted for seven goals. Syracuse's seven goals in two games are the most in a two-game span since 2003, when the team opened up the season with 12 goals against Buffalo and Binghamton.
