Tyrrell Earns National Player of the Week Honors
2/15/2022 4:28:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse senior Meaghan Tyrrell is this week's USA Lacrosse Magazine Division I Women's Player of the Week after her performance in the Orange's two victories during the opening weekend of the season. Tyrrell recorded 14 points and 11 goals in the two games.
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Tyrrell accounted for half of Syracuse's scoring in its 12-9 victory against No. 13 Stanford on Friday night. She scored three unanswered goals in the second quarter to give the Orange their first lead of the game at 6-5. Tyrrell also had three goals during Syracuse's 6-1 scoring run in the second half that put the game out of reach. Tyrrell recorded her 200th career point in the victory.
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In the second game of the weekend against Binghamton, Tyrrell led the way with five goals and three assists, helping the Orange to a 23-6 win. She had a goal and two assists during Syracuse's 6-0 scoring run to start the game. Her final goal of the day came with 2:22 left in the third quarter, which gave the 'Cuse a 17-4 advantage.
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Tyrrell and the No. 3 Orange are back in action on Sunday, Feb. 20 when they take on No. 4 Stony Brook at 4 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Syracuse is celebrating Lacrosse Legends Day as all-time greats Gary Gait and Katie Rowan will have their jerseys retired and legendary coach Roy Simmons Jr. will join Syracuse's Ring of Honor. Tickets for Sunday's game are $5 in advance and can be purchased online at Cuse.com/tickets.
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Tyrrell accounted for half of Syracuse's scoring in its 12-9 victory against No. 13 Stanford on Friday night. She scored three unanswered goals in the second quarter to give the Orange their first lead of the game at 6-5. Tyrrell also had three goals during Syracuse's 6-1 scoring run in the second half that put the game out of reach. Tyrrell recorded her 200th career point in the victory.
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In the second game of the weekend against Binghamton, Tyrrell led the way with five goals and three assists, helping the Orange to a 23-6 win. She had a goal and two assists during Syracuse's 6-0 scoring run to start the game. Her final goal of the day came with 2:22 left in the third quarter, which gave the 'Cuse a 17-4 advantage.
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Tyrrell and the No. 3 Orange are back in action on Sunday, Feb. 20 when they take on No. 4 Stony Brook at 4 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Syracuse is celebrating Lacrosse Legends Day as all-time greats Gary Gait and Katie Rowan will have their jerseys retired and legendary coach Roy Simmons Jr. will join Syracuse's Ring of Honor. Tickets for Sunday's game are $5 in advance and can be purchased online at Cuse.com/tickets.
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