Key Takeaways
- Joey Spallina, a senior attackman from Syracuse University, has been named USA Lacrosse Preseason Player of the Year and Preseason Attackman of the Year.
- Spallina is tied for ninth all-time at Syracuse with 246 points and is close to breaking the program’s all-time points record.
- Syracuse University has a strong schedule for the upcoming season, facing 10 teams ranked on USA Lacrosse’s Preseason Top 20 list.
- The Orange will open the 2026 season on February 1 against Boston University.
- Spallina was also named USA Lacrosse Preseason First Team All-America and was a Tewaaraton Nominee last spring.
Introduction to Joey Spallina’s Achievement
Joey Spallina, a senior attackman from Syracuse University, has been named USA Lacrosse Preseason Player of the Year, as announced on Thursday morning. This prestigious award is a testament to Spallina’s exceptional skills and achievements in the sport. In addition to being named Preseason Player of the Year, Spallina was also selected as the USA Lacrosse Preseason Attackman of the Year. This recognition is a significant honor, and it reflects Spallina’s outstanding performance in his previous season.
Spallina’s Career Statistics and Records
Spallina begins his senior season with an impressive record, tied for ninth all-time at Syracuse with 246 points, comprising 108 goals and 138 assists. He is now within striking distance of the program’s all-time points record of 307, set by Mike Powell between 2001 and 2004. This achievement is a remarkable feat, and it demonstrates Spallina’s consistency and dedication to the sport. Last spring, Spallina led Syracuse with a career-best 90 points, including 35 goals and a team-best 55 assists, earning him a Second Team All-American recognition and a Tewaaraton Nominee status.
USA Lacrosse Preseason Positional Players of the Year
USA Lacrosse also announced its Positional Players of the Year, with Spallina being named Attackman of the Year. The other positional players of the year include Chad Palumbo (Princeton) as Midfielder, Shawn Lyght (Notre Dame) as Defenseman, Aidan Maguire (Duke) as Specialist, and Caleb Fyock (Ohio State) as Goalie. Notably, Syracuse will face three of the four positional Players of the Year during the upcoming season, which promises to be an exciting and challenging one for the team.
Syracuse University’s Upcoming Season
Syracuse University boasts one of the strongest schedules across Division I, with the team set to face 10 teams ranked on USA Lacrosse’s Preseason Top 20 list. These teams include No. 1 Maryland, No. 3 Princeton, No. 4 Georgetown, No. 5 North Carolina, No. 7 Notre Dame, No. 8 Duke, No. 12 Harvard, No. 13 Virginia, No. 16 Boston University, and No. 17 Johns Hopkins, in addition to Denver, which was considered for ranking. The Orange, ranked second by USA Lacrosse and third by Inside Lacrosse, will open the 2026 season on Sunday, February 1, with a 1 p.m. start against Boston University.
Ticket Information and Season Outlook
Season, single-game, and Anytime Ticket Packages are available at Cuse.com/lacrosse-tickets for those interested in attending Syracuse University’s lacrosse games. With a strong schedule and a talented team, the upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for the Orange. Spallina’s achievement and the team’s ranking are a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and fans can look forward to an action-packed season. As the team prepares to face some of the toughest opponents in the country, Spallina’s leadership and skills will be crucial in determining the team’s success.
