Hokie ClubChapel Hill, N.C. – The Virginia Tech lacrosse team lost 9-4 Wednesday night in the first round of the ACC Tournament at Dorrance Field. The loss drops the Hokies to 5-11 on the season.
Paige Tyson scored Tech's opening goal at 21:28 to tie the game before the Orange scored the opening frames final four goals top take a 5-1 lead into the half.
Out of the locker room, Paige Petty scored the first goal of the second half, her 227th career point, before Syracuse scored three straight to open an 8-2 advantage, their largest of the game.
Syracuse, (13-2) got two goals apiece from Sam Swart, Emma Tyrell and Meghan Tyrell to pace the offense.
Angie Benson made 11 saves in the game to keep the Hokies in it, her fourth game with double digit saves in 2021.
Paige Tyson scored two goals to lead the attack and Sarah Lubnow provided three assists in the game.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
•The Hokies were outshot 25-18.
•Tech made 24 turnovers while the Orange had 14.
•Draw controls were even at seven.
GAME NOTES
•Virginia Tech is now 1-13 against Syracuse.
•John Sung's record moves to 45-38 at Virginia Tech and 145-83 in his career as a head coach.
•Tech is 2-5 all-time on April 28.
•Paige Petty scored her 227th career point in the game, tying her with Megan Will (2012-15) for the most in a career as a Hokie.
Gallery: (4-28-2021) 2021 LACROSSE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP vs. SYRACUSE