It was a thrilling moment for Syracuse University athletics: the Orange women’s soccer team is heading to the ACC Semifinals after a dramatic golden-goal performance sent them through. According to Syracuse University Athletics, it was Grey’s golden goals that made the difference, propelling the Orange into the next round of the ACC tournament.

The achievement is a testament to the hard work and determination of the Syracuse squad, who battled through a competitive ACC field to reach the semifinal stage. Golden goals — scored in sudden-death overtime — are among the most electric moments in soccer, and this one delivered exactly that kind of excitement for Orange fans.

The ACC tournament is one of college soccer’s most prestigious competitions, featuring top programs from across the country. Advancing to the semifinals means Syracuse has outlasted the majority of the conference field, a significant milestone for the program and its players.

Meanwhile, on the hardwood, the Syracuse women’s basketball team also gave fans plenty to cheer about this past weekend. The Orange dominated Cornell in a lopsided victory, holding the Big Red to just two points in the second quarter — a defensive performance that had fans buzzing. Cornell’s own game recap confirmed that Leonard scored 15 points for the Big Red, but it wasn’t nearly enough to slow down a Syracuse squad that came out firing on all cylinders.

Together, these back-to-back performances from Syracuse University’s women’s athletic programs reflect a strong and exciting stretch of competition for the Orange. Whether on the soccer pitch or the basketball court, Syracuse athletes are giving their community plenty of reasons to cheer as the fall sports season rolls on. Keep an eye on the ACC tournament bracket — the Orange aren’t done yet.

Sources: Syracuse University Athletics, Syracuse.com