DURHAM - The seventh-ranked Duke women's lacrosse team came up short Sunday at third-ranked Syracuse, falling 18-16 in its ACC opener at the Carrier Dome.
With the setback, the Blue Devils drop their first contest this season (6-1, 0-1 ACC), while the Orange improve to 5-1 (1-0 ACC).
Graduate student Catriona Barry led the way for Duke with eight points from four goals and four dimes. Sophomore Katie DeSimone added six points (one goal, five assists) in the contest. In goal for Duke was senior Sophia LeRose with nine saves.