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Syracuse Lacrosse: ’09 Championship brings bittersweet feelings in 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 25: Syracuse Orange celebrates after defeating the Cornell Big Red, 10-9, in overtime for NCAA Division I Lacrosse Championship at Gillette Stadium May 25, 2009 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Syracuse lacrosse program remembers their latest titles.11 years ago they had an improbable win over Cornell. 2020 became a what-if for both schools.

Memorial Day 2009 Syracuse lacrosse locked up with Cornell for the men’s national championship. Syracuse was looking for their 11th title in school history. However the Big Red was a formidable opponent and was looking to their fourth crown and first since 1977.