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The Daily OrangeTournament provides new motivation, attitude as Orange pursues 2nd-straight title
By Conor Orr
Posted: 5/11/09, 2:14 AM EST Section: Sports
Facing a high-scoring Siena offense, though, Galloway took the initiative early. In big-game situations, in which the goalie has normally needed a quarter to become accustomed, Galloway converted his first three save opportunities.
Both high and low shots from Neufeld and Loftus were batted away by an energized Galloway, who allowed over eight goals per game during last year's playoff run.
Galloway even came up big in one-on-one situations he typically struggles with.
With five minutes remaining in a wide-open first quarter, Orange defender Matt Tierney was beat to the cage by Siena's Shaun Dunn. Without hesitation, Galloway stepped away from the goal and clipped the ball from Dunn's stick, kicking it upfield for an Orange transition. It was those plays he only made sometimes during the season, but felt he had to tonight.
"John played great," Smith said. "He's never satisfied with the way he plays, but I thought he played great today."
Now, looking ahead to a Maryland team that already pulled off a monster upset over a previously undefeated Notre Dame squad, Syracuse understands it will have to keep the playoff fire burning. The Terrapins are.
Like some of the opponents the Orange has lost to this season, Maryland has a fast midfield, a big attack and multiple options at goalkeeper, and could provide Syracuse with a difficult test en route to the final four.
And Galloway realizes keeping himself and his team motivated through the playoffs is the only way to stay alive.
"It's going to be a lot we have to prepare for," Galloway said. "It's going to be a tough game down at Hofstra, so we're going to have to get ready these next couple days."
ctorr@syr.edu
Both high and low shots from Neufeld and Loftus were batted away by an energized Galloway, who allowed over eight goals per game during last year's playoff run.
Galloway even came up big in one-on-one situations he typically struggles with.
With five minutes remaining in a wide-open first quarter, Orange defender Matt Tierney was beat to the cage by Siena's Shaun Dunn. Without hesitation, Galloway stepped away from the goal and clipped the ball from Dunn's stick, kicking it upfield for an Orange transition. It was those plays he only made sometimes during the season, but felt he had to tonight.
"John played great," Smith said. "He's never satisfied with the way he plays, but I thought he played great today."
Now, looking ahead to a Maryland team that already pulled off a monster upset over a previously undefeated Notre Dame squad, Syracuse understands it will have to keep the playoff fire burning. The Terrapins are.
Like some of the opponents the Orange has lost to this season, Maryland has a fast midfield, a big attack and multiple options at goalkeeper, and could provide Syracuse with a difficult test en route to the final four.
And Galloway realizes keeping himself and his team motivated through the playoffs is the only way to stay alive.
"It's going to be a lot we have to prepare for," Galloway said. "It's going to be a tough game down at Hofstra, so we're going to have to get ready these next couple days."
ctorr@syr.edu
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