Syracuse bounced back from their first loss of the season with an 18-7 rout of Utah in the first ever matchup between the two schools.

Here are three takeaways from the win.

Syracuse attackman Joey Spallina has been dominant this season, logging 29 points through SU's first four games.

Against Utah, Spallina shined again with seven points, but the Orange also displayed their depth and ability to control a game from multiple avenues. Five different players had at least two goals in the win.

With the game well in hand in the fourth quarter, Syracuse scored five teams, each from a different source.

In total 11 different players contributed to the scoring, with 10 assists on 18 goals.

“It starts with everybody being on the same page," Spallina said. "Sticking to the game plan and taking what is there. Sometimes we eat the rat poison where something appears there, but it really is not. It's about taking our time.”

After giving up double-digit goals for just the second time this season in the loss to Maryland, the Orange defense rebounded well.

With only three days off between games, SU used that time on working to eliminate scoring opportunities. After scoring three goals in the first period, Utah was then blanked in the second and third period.

During this time, the Orange forced Utah to the outside well and kept their offense out of any possible rhythm. On the game Syracuse was 24-25 in clears, making the most of their stops.

Goalie Will Mark notched 14 saves before yielding to understudy Jimmy McCool midway through the final period.

Utah did add four goals in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach.

“Sometimes on defense we get a little slap in the face to get it moving," Mark said. "We need to come out stronger instead of waiting for something to happen and adjust based on that. We need to start the game a little hotter and finish that way.”

The Orange were able to maintain an early lead thanks to a seven minute stretch in the first quarter in which they scored five times, twice from Owen Hiltz.

Syracuse was able to do this thanks to senior Mason Kohn, who controlled the midfield and has been doing so all year.

Kohn with twelve ground balls won 14 of 18 faceoffs while helping create and limit turnovers. He has been a key centerpiece and a veteran leader to start the season.

“When you win nine straight face-offs, it’s pretty good," Syracuse head coach Gary Gat sad. "When he keeps getting us possessions it allows for more. He covered some of our turnovers when we had a lot in the first half. When he is getting us the ball back it helps with those mistakes.”

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