Syracuse Orange Narrowly Miss Victory at JMA Wireless Dome Against Bryant Bulldogs
In a closely contested game at the JMA Wireless Dome, the Syracuse Orange faced off against the Bryant Bulldogs in a non-conference match that saw both teams fight tooth and nail for dominance. The final score reflected just how tight the competition was, with the Bulldogs edging out a victory over the Orange, 73-72. The Syracuse team now holds a record of 0-1, while this win takes the Bulldogs to 1-0.
The home crowd of 15,892 witnessed an intense battle where lead changes occurred eight times and scores were tied on five occasions. Despite trailing by eleven points at halftime with a score of 40-29 in favor of Bryant, Syracuse displayed resilience and determination in their comeback effort during the second half. The Orange managed to put up an impressive 43 points compared to their opponent's 33 in this period.
Syracuse's performance was marked by their ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities as they scored twenty points from such plays. Their defensive efforts yielded seven steals and two blocks throughout the game. On offense, they assisted on thirteen field goals but also turned over possession thirteen times.
The team's shooting accuracy was consistent across various ranges; they made half of their two-point attempts (18 out of 36) and shot twenty-five percent from beyond the arc (6 out of 24). From the free-throw line, Syracuse secured eighteen baskets from twenty-four attempts which translated into seventy-five percent shooting accuracy.
On rebounds, Syracuse showed superiority by collecting forty-three compared to Bryant's thirty-six. This included securing thirteen offensive boards which contributed significantly to their second-chance point tally. However, despite these efforts and leading in several statistical categories including total rebounds and assists-turnover ratio (1), it wasn't enough for them to clinch victory.
The Bulldogs' performance was highlighted by their fast break scoring where they notched fifteen points showing quick transitions from defense to offense. They also had twelve assists indicating effective ball movement against Syracuse’s defense.
As fans look forward after this nail-biter at JMA Wireless Dome, attention turns towards future matchups for both teams involved today’s contest – particularly for those following Syracuse Orange closely as they prepare for their next challenge away from home soil.
The upcoming game will see Syracuse Orange travel to face Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center located in Champaign IL on November 30th at around seven-thirty PM Eastern Time Zone; fans can catch all action live nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six ensuring not moment is missed what promises be another exciting college basketball showdown.