Syracuse Edges Stanford 2-1 in Double Overtime
Jordan Grey's goal in double overtime sends Syracuse to the ACC semifinals and ends Stanford's conference title hopes.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Soccer
Syracuse defeated Stanford 2-1 in double overtime on Sunday, with Jordan Grey scoring the winning goal. The loss ended Stanford's conference championship hopes, while Syracuse advances to the ACC semifinals.
Why it matters
The result decides which team advances in the conference tournament and shapes Stanford's chances in the NCAA Tournament selection process. Stanford now awaits its NCAA fate after falling short of its conference goals.
Syracuse outshot Stanford 13-6 and led 5-2 in shots at halftime, with a 4-2 edge in corner kicks. Stanford's season record stands at 9-5-3 against Syracuse's 8-7-3, and Stanford goalkeeper Rowan Schnebly made three saves.
The players
Syracuse Orange
Syracuse is the Atlantic Coast Conference program that advanced to the ACC semifinals after its double-overtime win over Stanford.
Stanford Cardinal
Stanford is the Pac-12 program whose conference championship hopes ended with its double-overtime loss to Syracuse.
The details
The first half ended scoreless before Syracuse broke through in the 86th minute off a corner kick, with Jordan Grey finishing a rebound. Jack Pymm equalized for Stanford 54 seconds later, and the match went through two scoreless overtime periods before Grey scored the decisive goal.
Timeline
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026: Syracuse defeats Stanford 2-1 in double overtime.
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026: Syracuse faces top-seeded SMU in the ACC semifinals in Cary, N.C.
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026: NCAA Men's Soccer Selection Show.
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026: First-round NCAA Tournament action begins.
Season Trajectory
Stanford's loss to Syracuse ends its conference championship path and leaves its NCAA Tournament placement to the selection committee's review. Syracuse's win advances it to the ACC semifinal against SMU, shaping its postseason trajectory.
Stanford's season now depends on the NCAA selection show on Nov. 16, so fans and bracket watchers will track the committee's decision. Syracuse's ACC semifinal on Nov. 12 will reveal whether it can extend its run against top-seeded SMU.
The takeaway
Stanford's double-overtime defeat shows how a single late goal can reshape a team's season, turning a conference title push into a wait for the NCAA selection committee. Following upcoming ACC and NCAA dates is the clearest way to track where both programs stand.
What happens next
Syracuse faces top-seeded SMU in the ACC semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 12, in Cary, N.C., and the NCAA Men's Soccer Selection Show follows on Monday, Nov. 16, which will determine Stanford's tournament fate.
Further reading
For more on the broader season picture, browse Soccer coverage across the country.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Stanford Cardinal - Official Athletics Website.
