Two early goals proved to be decisive in the team's win.
Goals from Brooke Avery and Kelli Rowswell, coupled with spectacular play from goaltender Abbey Miller, secured a narrow 2-1 victory for the Orange (1-3-1, 0-0-0 CHA) over the Providence Friars (3-2-0, 1-0-0 HE), its first of the season.
Syracuse are still looking for its first win of the season.
Wisconsin showed why it's ranked No.1 with a 5-2 win over the Orange, taking both games of the weekend series.
In a game riddled with penalties, power plays were the difference in the first two periods. Defense prevailed on even strength, with frequent shots blocked by the Orange squad. In the third quarter, however, Wisconsin pulled away and their top-end talent outmatched an Orange roster shortened by injuries.
The women's ice hockey team remain winless this season.
The Syracuse women's ice hockey team (0-2-1) has played three games this season and has scored zero goals in that span.
"We've got to work on our execution," Syracuse head coach Paul Flanagan said following the loss. "Lot of pucks [shot] right at the goalie's breadbasket. I think some of that comes with confidence. With a little more playing time you can start picking corners and creating better rebounds. Hopefully it's gonna come."