In a top-five matchup, number two ranked Syracuse defeats number five Northwestern at the Carrier Dome on Sunday, 16-12.
The Syracuse women's lacrosse team had their first real test of the season when No. 5 Northwestern visited the Carrier Dome on Sunday. The second-ranked Orange took care of business, defeating the Wildcats 16-12 to improve to 5-0 on the season. However, Northwestern kept it close all game.
This season Syracuse has been dominating it's opponents, especially when its starters play. Even against No. 12 Loyola, the Orange handled them ease. But today the Orange were knotted in a close one.