Joey Spallina went shot-crazy in Syracuse’s win over Vermont. Gary Gait says ‘the goals will come’

Syracuse men’s lacrosse vs. Vermont in 2023 season opener

Syracuse attack Joey Spallina (22) is guarded by Vermont defender Danny Manning (48) during the season opener Feb. 4 at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. Mark DiOrio | Contributing Photographer

Syracuse, N.Y. — When Syracuse men’s lacrosse attacker Joey Spallina finally found the back of the net late in the third period, it felt like it should have been his third or fourth goal.

The newest No. 22 wearer for the Orange had nine shots by that point in the game. He’d finish with 15, more than two times the amount of any of his teammates.

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