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Clash at JMA Wireless Dome: Syracuse Orange Takes on Niagara Purple Eagles in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Niagara Purple Eagles at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent success on their home court. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 21st, promises to be an exciting matchup in men's college basketball.


Dec 10, 2022; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange center Jesse Edwards (left) and forward Benny Williams (right) celebrate following the game against the Georgetown Hoyas at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

The Orange have been showing a strong offensive presence in their past games. In a recent victory over Georgetown Hoyas, they scored 80 points with a solid field goal percentage of 54 and an impressive three-point percentage of 46. They also demonstrated tenacity on defense with 12 steals and four blocks, capitalizing on turnovers by scoring 20 points off them.


Another notable performance was against Cornell Big Red where Syracuse triumphed with 81 points. Their defensive prowess was highlighted by nine blocks and nine steals while maintaining a healthy assist-to-turnover ratio of approximately 1.5. The team showed balanced scoring from both inside the paint and beyond the arc.


However, there was a stumble against Virginia Cavaliers where they fell short with only 62 points scored and struggled from the three-point line at just a 25 percent success rate. Despite this loss, it's important to note that it was an away game against a tough opponent.


Playing at home seems to give Syracuse an edge as evidenced by their higher attendance figures compared to away games which could suggest stronger fan support energizes the team.


The JMA Wireless Dome has proven to be advantageous for Syracuse; fans can expect them to leverage this familiarity with the venue in their upcoming game against Niagara Purple Eagles. With recent performances indicating strong offensive capabilities and aggressive defense, spectators should anticipate another high-energy contest as Syracuse looks to capitalize on its home-court advantage.


For those looking forward to catching all the action live from JMA Wireless Dome or through broadcast networks like ACC Network Extra online, mark your calendars for December 21st at 10:00 PM Eastern Time when these two teams face off in what is shaping up to be another thrilling encounter in men’s college basketball.

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