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Syracuse Orange to Host Colgate Raiders in a Basketball Showcase at JMA Wireless Dome

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Colgate Raiders at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter. The Orange have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games. In their last outing against the Golden Griffins, Syracuse triumphed with an impressive 89 points, displaying a dominant offensive game with a field goal percentage of 54 and converting 60 percent of their two-point attempts.


uDec 5, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Quadir Copeland (24) prepares to dunk the ball against the Cornell Big Red in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

The team's ability to score in the paint was notable, racking up 52 points from close range. Their defense also stood out with seven blocks and seven steals contributing to an overall solid performance. Furthermore, they maintained a positive assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly two assists for every turnover.


In another recent game against New Hampshire Wildcats, Syracuse secured victory scoring 83 points. They continued their aggressive playstyle with fast break points tallying up to 22 and maintaining control over rebounds with a total of 47 collected—33 defensive and 13 offensive.


The upcoming match at JMA Wireless Dome promises to be an exciting one as Syracuse looks to capitalize on its home-court advantage where they have been successful in keeping attendance high and spirits higher among fans.


The venue itself could play into Syracuse's hands; historically strong performances at home suggest that they might use this familiarity to exert control over the game's tempo and atmosphere.


As we look forward to this matchup, it is clear that if Syracuse continues its trend of high-scoring offense combined with sturdy defense and efficient ball handling, they will be well-positioned for another win on their home court.


Fans can catch all the action live on November 15th at JMA Wireless Dome or tune into ACC Network (channel number:612) for national coverage.

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