Syracuse Orange Clinch Victory at JMA Wireless Dome Against Colgate Raiders

In a closely contested encounter, the Syracuse Orange emerged victorious with a final score of 79-75 over the Colgate Raiders. The Orange now stand with an impressive record, while the Raiders' record takes a hit after this game.

The JMA Wireless Dome was buzzing with excitement as fans witnessed the Syracuse Orange take on the Colgate Raiders in a non-conference game that showcased both teams' determination and skill. The first half saw the Raiders take an early lead, putting up 46 points to the Orange's 30. However, it was in the second half where Syracuse made an astounding comeback, outscoring their opponents by 20 points to seal their win.

The home team's performance was marked by aggressive defense and efficient scoring. The Syracuse Orange tallied five blocks and ten steals throughout the game, disrupting Raider plays and creating opportunities for fast breaks which they converted into 24 fast break points. Their defensive efforts also led to scoring 20 points off turnovers compared to just six by their opponents.

Offensively, Syracuse showed precision from the charity stripe with an impressive free throw percentage of eighty percent making sixteen free throws. They also maintained a solid field goal percentage of forty percent despite attempting more shots than their adversaries. Their two-point shooting was particularly effective at fifty-one percent accuracy contributing significantly to their thirty-six points in paint.

The Colgate Raiders were not without merit; they demonstrated strong rebounding with forty-four total rebounds including thirty-three defensive boards which helped them maintain possession and control of the game tempo at various stages. They shot well from inside as well as outside, recording fifty-six percent for two-pointers and thirty-eight percent for three-pointers respectively.

As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting matchup when Syracuse hosts Tennessee Volunteers at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on November 20th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel two hundred nine ensuring that supporters won't miss any action from this anticipated event.