#7 Orange Visit #9 Cavaliers Saturday

Game Details: Saturday, March 23 | 12 p.m.| Charlottesville, Va.
TV: ACCNX
Radio: WJPZ 89.1 FM
Twitter: @Cuse | @CuseWLAX
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia -- No. 7 Syracuse puts its three-game winning streak on the line when it takes on No. 9 Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, March 23. Opening draw is set for 12 p.m.

The game will be broadcast on ACCNX. Fans can also listen to the action on WJPZ 89.1FM and get live updates on social media (@CuseWLax).

ORANGE UPDATE
The Orange improved to 6-3 overall with a 20-11 victory against UAlbany on Tuesday. It marked the second-straight game that Syracuse scored 20 goals. Emma Tyrrell, Olivia Adamson and Emma Ward had four goals each to lead the 'Cuse offense.

Syracuse sits atop the ACC standings with a 4-0 record. Last weekend, the Orange defeated then No. 9 North Carolina, 20-5. It was the second top-10 win of the year for Syracuse.

SCOUTING THE CAVALIERS
Virginia enters Saturday's game with a 9-1 record, including a 3-1 mark in ACC action. The Cavaliers are coming off a 12-8 victory against No. 6 James Madison to extend their winning streak to six games.

The Virginia offense ranks seventh in the nation in points per game (24.5) and 19th in goals per game (14.80). Morgan Schwab leads the nation in assists (40) and ranks second in total points (55).

Defensively, goalkeeper Mel Josephson ranks 11th in the nation in saves (87) and 15th in save percentage (.497).

SERIES HISTORY
Syracuse and Virginia will meet for the 30th time when they take the field on Saturday. The Orange hold a slight lead in the all-time series, 16-13. Last season, Emma Ward posted a career-high 10 points to lead Syracuse to a 21-9 win against the Cavaliers in the JMA Wireless Dome.

UP NEXT
Syracuse will take on yet another top-10 opponent when it hosts No. 8 Loyola on Wednesday, March 27 at 4 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Olivia Adamson

Emma Tyrrell

Emma Ward

Syracuse University Athletics