Joey Spallina solved Colgate’s unique defense with career-night: ‘The last time that happened to me was high school’

Syracuse Orange Men's Lacrosse 2024: Syracuse vs Colgate

Syracuse attack Joey Spallina (22) looks to pass. The Syracuse men’s lacrosse team Colgate at the JMA Wireless Dome Feb. 5, 2024. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com)dnett@syracuse.com

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Syracuse, N.Y. -- One of the most fundamental strategies in team sports is to try to force the ball from the best player’s hands.

But whenever Joey Spallina caught the ball behind Colgate’s net during an 18-10 win by the Syracuse men’s lacrosse team on Monday night, the Raiders were content to let him sit there and pick his next move.

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