As Ryan Fieldhouse’s gray tarp lifted from its glass wall, showcasing Saturday’s glimmering midday sun against Lake Michigan, two storied programs prepared for their second consecutive season-opening showdown. “It’s a great rivalry. We’re really just excited for the opportunity to get to play a different opponent,” senior defender Kendall Halpern said. “We showed out ….
Despite holding defending Tewaaraton award winner Izzy Scane to four points, a six-goal first-quarter deficit was too much for No. 5 Syracuse to overcome in its 18-15 loss to No. 1 Northwestern.