Syracuse Orange Set to Face Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion, fans can anticipate an intense matchup. The venue, known for its vibrant atmosphere, could play a significant role in influencing the game's dynamics.

The Syracuse Orange have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. In their last outing against Illinois' Fighting Illini, they struggled offensively, scoring only 44 points with a field goal percentage of just 28 and a free throw percentage of 53. Their two-point attempts were particularly lackluster with only a 27 percent success rate. Despite pulling down an impressive total of 42 rebounds and blocking five shots, turnovers and personal fouls proved costly in their defeat.

In contrast, during their home game against Bryant Bulldogs at JMA Wireless Dome, the Orange showed resilience despite narrowly losing by one point. They improved their field goal percentage to 40 and free throw accuracy to 75 percent while maintaining strong rebounding with a total of 43 boards.

However, consistency remains an issue as evidenced by another loss against St. John's Red Storm where they managed to score more consistently but still fell short in overtime. The team showcased defensive prowess with nine blocks but was hindered by turnovers and lower three-point shooting efficiency at just under 19 percent.

As Syracuse heads into this game against Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 3rd at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana – broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 – fans should look for improvements in offensive execution and ball control from the Orange if they hope to secure victory away from home. With tip-off scheduled for noon local time (5 PM GMT), supporters will be eager to see if Syracuse can turn around their fortunes and come out on top in this anticipated encounter.