Syracuse did deserve the win on Friday. They came ready to play. When all the cylinders are firing Syr. is a sight to behold. I wouldn't write off a team like UMass. Playing in the Dome is an incredible advantage for the Orange. The crowd is loud, the ball is hard to pick up, and it is very intimidating. UMass after locking up the ECAC AQ may have been flat. The Syracuse goalie also played one of his best games. In the tourney ,however, the conditions change. Every team comes ready to play knowing it's lose and you're out. Without the Dome the opponents can play their game more effectively. Syracuse has to be odds on favorites to win especially after Virginia's latest flops. Syracuse had better keep looking over it's shoulder. Favorites have a way of falling hard. The way this year has gone the tourney is up for grabs. Parity from #2 to #10 is here. On any given day any team can beat the other. By the last posts you would think Syr. just has to show up for the trophy ceremony. If the players think this way there will be an upset in the cards.