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Buescher, Orange Among National Leaders
11/30/2015 4:09:00 PM | Men's Soccer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Sophomore Julian Buescher has climbed to No. 7 in the nation in assists and Syracuse ranks seventh in total points in the latest NCAA men's soccer statistics released on Monday, Nov. 30.
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Buescher recorded an assist on the Orange's final goal in its 3-1 victory against Seattle in the NCAA Tournament third round on Sunday. He leads the team and the ACC with 11 assists this season, which is tied for the third-highest single-season total in school history. Buescher also ranks 18th in the country in assists per game (0.48) and 23rd in total points (27).
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In addition, junior Ben Polk is 21st in the national statistics in goals (11) and 29th in points (26), while redshirt junior Liam Callahan is 29th in assists (8).
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As a team, Syracuse ranks seventh in total points with 131, which is the sixth-highest single-season total in program history. The Orange is also ninth in total goals (45) and 10th in total assists (41).
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No. 6 Syracuse will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, Dec. 5 when it hosts Boston College at 2 p.m. at the SU Soccer Stadium. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for youth ages 18 and under.
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Buescher recorded an assist on the Orange's final goal in its 3-1 victory against Seattle in the NCAA Tournament third round on Sunday. He leads the team and the ACC with 11 assists this season, which is tied for the third-highest single-season total in school history. Buescher also ranks 18th in the country in assists per game (0.48) and 23rd in total points (27).
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In addition, junior Ben Polk is 21st in the national statistics in goals (11) and 29th in points (26), while redshirt junior Liam Callahan is 29th in assists (8).
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As a team, Syracuse ranks seventh in total points with 131, which is the sixth-highest single-season total in program history. The Orange is also ninth in total goals (45) and 10th in total assists (41).
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No. 6 Syracuse will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, Dec. 5 when it hosts Boston College at 2 p.m. at the SU Soccer Stadium. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for youth ages 18 and under.
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