Syracuse Orange to Battle Niagara Purple Eagles in JMA Wireless Dome Showdown
As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Niagara Purple Eagles at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of basketball. The upcoming clash scheduled for December 21st will see the Orange looking to capitalize on their recent performance and continue their winning ways.
The Syracuse team comes off a strong showing against Georgetown Hoyas on December 9th, where they secured an impressive 80-68 victory. The key takeaway from that game was their ability to convert turnovers into points, scoring 20 points off turnovers and showcasing a fast-paced offense that racked up 20 fast break points. Their shooting was also on point, with a field goal percentage of approximately 54 percent and three-point shooting at around 46 percent.
In contrast, during their last home game on December 6th against Cornell's Big Red, Syracuse demonstrated resilience by pulling off an 81-70 win despite being outrebounded. They made up for it with a higher assist-to-turnover ratio and better three-point shooting accuracy at about 41 percent.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Orange; they faced a setback against Virginia Cavaliers in Charlottesville on December 2nd. Despite putting up a good fight, they fell short with a final score of 62-84. That loss highlighted areas needing improvement such as defensive rebounding and three-point defense – areas that will be crucial against Niagara.
The Purple Eagles should not be underestimated as they come into this match-up eager to upset the home team. It is essential for Syracuse to maintain tight defense throughout the game and exploit any weaknesses in Niagara's armor.
With these past performances in mind, it seems likely that if Syracuse can harness their offensive strengths while tightening up defensively – particularly beyond the arc – they stand a good chance of walking away victorious once again before their own fans.
For those who bleed orange and want to catch every dribble and dunk live, mark your calendars: The action tips off at JMA Wireless Dome at precisely five o'clock PM Eastern Time on December 21st. Fans can tune in via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network for what promises to be another thrilling chapter in Syracuse basketball history.