Syracuse checks in at number five in the country, just ahead of number six Duke, as the two get set for their first ACC matchup of the season.
The Orange come in red hot, riding a six-game win streak, most recently extending it with an 18–12 win over then 13th-ranked Georgetown on Monday.
In that victory, goalie Jimmy McCool was the difference-maker, recording 17 saves — tying his season high and anchoring a dominant defensive effort for Syracuse.
