Syracuse Orange to Battle Northeastern Huskies at JMA Wireless Dome
As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Northeastern Huskies at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying match-up. The Orange, coming off a mixed bag of performances, are looking to assert their dominance on their home court.
In their last outing on November 16 against Colgate Raiders, Syracuse fell short with a final score of 68-80. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for the team. The Orange showed resilience in the second half by outscoring the Raiders and demonstrated a strong free throw performance with an 80 percent success rate. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 32 percent of their three-point attempts.
Comparatively, in an earlier game on November 8 against Lehigh Mountain Hawks, Syracuse showcased what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. They secured a convincing victory with a scoreline of 90-72. Their field goal percentage was impressive at over half made and they dominated points in paint with 42 points scored from close range.
The upcoming game against Northeastern presents an opportunity for Syracuse to bounce back and capitalize on their strengths—inside scoring and free throw accuracy—while addressing areas that have been less consistent like three-point shooting and turnovers.
The Huskies will not make it easy though; they are known for being tenacious competitors who won't back down easily. It's crucial that Syracuse leverages its home advantage where crowd support can often inspire elevated play and potentially rattle visiting teams.
Looking ahead to this clash between two determined sides, it's clear that if Syracuse can harness their potential as seen against Lehigh while tightening up defensively as needed after facing Colgate, they stand a good chance of securing another win for their record books.
Fans should mark their calendars for November 19th when these two teams will face off at 5:00 PM Eastern Time in the JMA Wireless Dome. The game will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel number 612 where supporters can tune in live to witness all the action unfold right before them.