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The Daily OrangeSyracuse adjusts to more physical style in Big East opener
By Edward Paik
Posted: 9/22/08, 12:17 AM EST Section: Sports
"The first two shots in the first 30 seconds went high and wide," said Shannon Taylor, the midfielder who had both chances from penalty corners. "I wish I could have them back."
By condensing the backfield during Syracuse possessions, both the Wildcats and Cardinals upped the ante on physical play. But that's the area where the Orange have the advantage, said backfield Heather Doran.
Both opponents had received green cards in the second half. Loncarica was awarded a penalty stroke in the 13th minute of the second half against New Hampshire, that she slapped low right to make it 7-0.
Although both games were marked by slow starts in the first half, Syracuse scored more goals in the second half on fewer shots.
The two wins draw the Orange closer to a higher bid in the Big East tournament and extends its undefeated winning streak.
"We trying to set the bar high," Taylor said. "Now, we're worried about the Big East and it's kind of a clean slate. Everybody's going to be after us."
edpaik@syr.edu
By condensing the backfield during Syracuse possessions, both the Wildcats and Cardinals upped the ante on physical play. But that's the area where the Orange have the advantage, said backfield Heather Doran.
Both opponents had received green cards in the second half. Loncarica was awarded a penalty stroke in the 13th minute of the second half against New Hampshire, that she slapped low right to make it 7-0.
Although both games were marked by slow starts in the first half, Syracuse scored more goals in the second half on fewer shots.
The two wins draw the Orange closer to a higher bid in the Big East tournament and extends its undefeated winning streak.
"We trying to set the bar high," Taylor said. "Now, we're worried about the Big East and it's kind of a clean slate. Everybody's going to be after us."
edpaik@syr.edu
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