Syracuse Football Defeated by No. 19 Pittsburgh

Syracuse sports teams faced a challenging week, marked by significant defeats across different disciplines. The men's soccer team suffered a 6-1 loss to Clemson, with Alex Meinhard scoring a hat-trick and the Orange enduring a red card early in the match, marking their second straight loss. In ice hockey, Syracuse fell 4-1 to Boston University after conceding three goals in a five-minute span, extending their losing streak to six games despite an early lead. The football team faced No. 19 Pittsburgh, where a historic defensive performance by the Panthers resulted in three interception returns for touchdowns, leading to a 41-13 defeat for Syracuse. Finally, the women's soccer team lost 3-1 to Miami, allowing two late goals that highlighted defensive lapses. Overall, Syracuse’s struggles across sports have raised concerns as they seek to regain competitive momentum.