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Syracuse Orange and Georgetown Hoyas Set for Epic Showdown at JMA Wireless Dome

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to welcome the Georgetown Hoyas to the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting matchup. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 10th at 6:00 PM, is expected to draw a large crowd and will be nationally televised on ABC.


Niagara Purple Eagles VS Syracuse Orange

The Orange's recent performance has been nothing short of impressive. In their last game on December 6th against the Golden Grizzlies, SYR dominated with a commanding 95-66 victory. Their offensive prowess was on full display as they shot an astounding 58 percent from the field and an impressive 40 percent from beyond the arc. With such high shooting percentages, it's clear that SYR has found a rhythm in their offense that could pose significant challenges for GTWN.


Moreover, SYR's defensive efforts cannot go unnoticed. They managed to snag 10 steals and put up four blocks against OAK, showcasing their ability to disrupt plays and create turnovers which translated into fast break opportunities – tallying up to 14 fast break points.


In contrast, GTWN comes into this game with less momentum. While statistics for their recent games are not provided here, historical rivalries like this one have always proven that past performances don't always dictate future outcomes – especially in college basketball where anything can happen on any given night.


However, based on what we've seen from SYR so far this season – including their resilience in close games like the nail-biter against Notre Dame where they eked out a win by just one point (62-61) – it seems likely that they'll carry this momentum forward.


One area of concern for SYR might be free throw shooting; during their clash with OAK they only made three out of seven attempts (43 percent). This could prove costly in tight situations where every point counts. Nevertheless, if they continue to execute well offensively and maintain pressure defensively as they have shown capable of doing so far this season, these concerns may well be mitigated.


Fans should expect an intense battle between these two storied programs but given current form and home-court advantage at JMA Wireless Dome – it would not be surprising if Syracuse Orange emerges victorious once more before its loyal supporters.


Remember Orange fans; mark your calendars for December 10th at 6:00 PM when your team takes on Georgetown Hoyas right here in Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome. Catch all the action live on ABC!

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