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The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse men’s lacrosse overtime win over Duke

The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse men’s lacrosse overtime win over Duke

Andrew Helmer defending in Syracuse's 9-8, overtime-win against No. 2 Duke. Josh Shub-Seltzer | Staff Photographer

CICERO — No. 12 Syracuse (5-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast) played its first true-home game away from the Carrier Dome in 30 years and upset No. 2 Duke (8-2, 0-1), 9-8, in overtime at Cicero-North Syracuse High School on Sunday afternoon. The Orange stormed back from three-and four-goal deficits en route to their third-straight win. Brendan Curry scored the game-winner while Drake Porter posted 12 saves.

Here’s what our beat writers had to say after the win.