Gallery: No. 4 Syracuse picks up 3rd-straight ranked win against No. 6 Virginia

Coming off victories against two top-15 opponents — Northwestern and Loyola — Syracuse traded the first nine goals with Virginia on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. But a scoring run at the end of the first half behind stingy defense gave the Orange a five-goal halftime lead, one it never lost. SU caused 15 turnovers, Emily Hawryschuk posted another four-goal game and Mary Rahal tied her career-high in assists and goals.

Here's the best shots from Syracuse's third third-straight ranked win.

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The Orange were weak on the draw, without an advantage in both periods.

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Asa Goldstock receives a pass back from a member of the defense.

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The Orange lost on ground ball control with 21 total.

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Orange defenders swarm a Virgina attack.

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The Orange were shaky with clears at times, often losing the ball at midfield.

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Goldstock attempts a clear.

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The Orange allowed 12 shots in the first half.

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Mary Rahal checks a player on defense.

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Players battle for a loose ball.

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Emily Hawryschuck was a force as per usual, scoring 4 goals for SU.

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Meghan Tyrrell drives the net.

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SU's bench was very vocal during the game, often chanting "defense" and "chuck" for Hawryschuk.

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Meghan Tyrrell watches her shot hit the back of the net.

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Mary Rahal's goal in the final minutes of the game sealed SU's victory. She tied her career-high in points against UVA.

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Maddy Hertweck, who battles Cerebral Palsy, signed her letter of intent to join the Syracuse women’s lacrosse team before this season. On Saturday, she watched Syracuse defeat Virginia.