SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The University of Miami soccer team rallied from a halftime deficit to secure a 2-1 road victory over Syracuse Thursday night, behind second half goals from freshmen Madelynn Sadusky and Kambryl Armstrong.
With the victory, the Hurricanes improve to 10-3-3 overall and 4-2-2 in ACC play, while Syracuse falls to 4-10-2 on the season and 1-8-0 in conference action.
Syracuse opened the scoring in the 14th minute, converting a penalty kick to give the Orange an early 1-0 advantage.
Miami responded in the 53rd minute as Sadusky registered her fourth goal of the season to even the match at 1-1. Following a buildup on the right side of the field, Armstrong sent a ball into the box, where Sadusky finished from close range. Armstrong and Teegan Melenhorst were credited with assists on the equalizer.
With less than three minutes on the clock, Armstrong delivered the game winner in the 88th minute. The freshman broke free past the Syracuse defense, raced into the box and slipped a shot past the oncoming goalkeeper to secure the 2-1 comeback victory. The unassisted goal marked Armstrong's fourth of the season.
Goalkeeper Atlee Olofson registered two saves in net for the Hurricanes while playing all 90 minutes.
Miami outshot Syracuse, 23-7, including a 10-3 advantage in shots on goal. The Hurricanes also earned nine corner kicks compared to Syracuse’s four.
Miami returns to action Sunday as it hosts Florida State at Cobb Stadium for its Orange Out match. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. ET, with the contest set to air on ACC Network.
Freshmen Lead Miami to 2-1 Comeback Victory at Syracuse
Freshmen Madelynn Sadusky and Kambryl Armstrong each found the back of the net in the second half to lift Miami past Syracuse, 2-1, Thursday night.