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Can the Pittsburgh Panthers Overcome the Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome?

As the Pittsburgh Panthers prepare to face off against the Syracuse Orange, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The upcoming clash at JMA Wireless Dome is set to be a showcase of resilience and strategy, with both teams looking to assert dominance.


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The Panthers have been on an impressive run, as evidenced by their last three games. On December 21st, they secured a solid victory over Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons with a score of 62-48. Their performance was marked by a strong defensive effort that included 5 blocks and an equal number of steals while committing fewer personal fouls than in previous games. Moreover, they demonstrated efficiency in scoring from inside the paint with 38 points and maintained a commendable free throw percentage of 71 percent.


Earlier on December 16th, PITT showcased their offensive prowess against South Carolina State Bulldogs by putting up an astounding 86 points. Their fast break points stood out at 25, indicating that they can capitalize on turnovers effectively – something that could prove crucial against SYR. Additionally, an impressive assist-to-turnover ratio of over two suggests that PITT's ball movement has been fluid and purposeful.


Against Canisius Golden Griffins on December 9th, PITT once again proved their mettle with an offensive clinic resulting in an 82-71 win. They shot exceptionally well from beyond the arc at a rate of fifty percent and continued to display strong defense without accumulating excessive fouls.


However, it won't be all smooth sailing for PITT as they head into enemy territory; Syracuse Orange will not make it easy for them. The Orange have shown tenacity throughout their season and will look to leverage home-court advantage at JMA Wireless Dome.


The key for PITT lies in maintaining their defensive solidity while exploiting any weaknesses in SYR's armor. If they manage to control the game tempo as they did in past matches and execute efficiently on offense – particularly from three-point range where they've shown potential – there's every reason to believe that victory could swing towards Pittsburgh Panthers.


Fans should mark their calendars for this exciting encounter scheduled for December 30th at noon sharp. It promises high stakes basketball action right before we ring in the new year! Catch all the live coverage nationally on The CW TV network and witness whether PITT can triumph over SYR or if home advantage will dictate otherwise.

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