Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse women's lacrosse team left campus on Tuesday afternoon with the immediate destination of the ACC Tournament in Durham, N.C.
Beyond that, the Orange couldn't be sure if it is bound for the NCAA playoffs or simply the end of the road.
And such uncertainty at this time of the season is very usual for a typically elite program.
The last time SU sat out the NCAA Tournament was 2011. But unless it rallies with a stronger than expected showing in the ACC party, Syracuse could be sitting on the outside of this year's field.