Syracuse Orange Set to Clash with Notre Dame Fighting Irish at JMA Wireless Dome

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent momentum. The Orange have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, displaying both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their most recent game against the Clemson Tigers, despite a valiant effort in the second half where they outscored their opponents by 44 points, Syracuse fell short with a final score of 68-77. The team's defensive prowess was on display as they racked up an impressive 14 steals, but it wasn't enough to overcome Clemson's offensive efficiency which boasted a field goal percentage of 61.

However, just prior to that loss, Syracuse secured a thrilling victory over the Louisville Cardinals with a scoreline of 94-92. This high-scoring affair showcased Syracuse's offensive capabilities; they shot an exceptional 61 percent from the field and were lethal from beyond the arc hitting 46 percent of their three-point attempts. Their fast-paced offense was evident as they scored an impressive 33 fast break points.

On another note, during an away game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons earlier in February, Syracuse struggled defensively allowing Wake Forest to shoot at an astonishingly high percentage from both two-point (68 percent) and three-point range (63 percent), ultimately losing with a score of 70-99.

The upcoming match against Notre Dame presents another opportunity for Syracuse to capitalize on its home-court advantage at JMA Wireless Dome. With fluctuating performances recently—both inspiring wins and tough losses—the team will need to sharpen its defense while continuing its effective scoring runs if it hopes to come out on top.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for February 24th at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on ESPN Networks. The energy within JMA Wireless Dome is expected to be electric as supporters rally behind Syracuse Orange in what promises to be another captivating contest.