Syracuse, N.Y. -- The nine one-goal games that the Syracuse lacrosse team has wrung its hands through this season have served as something of a gauge to measure the team's play at the moment.
Most readings have been very positive indicators, like last week's rally from a five-goal deficit to beat North Carolina in overtime.
Saturday's 9-8 heartburn win over Binghamton in the Carrier Dome, however, falls into a much different category.
The outcome likely allows SU (11-1) to retain its No. 1 ranking, but it was also a giant mirror that exposed some of the team's potential warts that left head coach John Desko and some players bristling afterwards.