Can Syracuse Orange Rebound Against NC State Wolfpack at Capital One?
As the Syracuse Orange prepare to face the North Carolina State Wolfpack, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent defeat. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 13th at 7:00 PM at the Capital One Arena, promises to be a pivotal moment in Syracuse's season.
In their last outing on March 6th against the Clemson Tigers, SYR struggled defensively, allowing 90 points. Despite scoring 75 points themselves with a solid field goal percentage of 48 percent and converting 36 percent of their three-point attempts, it wasn't enough to secure victory. A concerning statistic for SYR was their rebounding; they were outrebounded by Clemson's aggressive play under the basket with only 26 rebounds compared to Clemson's commanding total of 33.
However, there is reason for optimism as we look ahead. In an earlier game on February 28th against Virginia Tech Hokies at JMA Wireless Dome in front of over twenty thousand fans, SYR showcased what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. They put up an impressive offensive display scoring 84 points and shooting an outstanding field goal percentage of nearly sixty percent while keeping turnovers low.
The key for Syracuse will be replicating this high-octane offense while tightening up defensively. Their assists turnover ratio against Virginia Tech was commendable at approximately two and a half; maintaining this level of careful ball handling will be crucial against NCST.
NC State Wolfpack comes into this game with its own set of strengths that SYR must contend with. The Wolfpack have shown they can put up points quickly and efficiently which means that every possession will count for Syracuse.
For fans looking forward to watching this matchup unfold, ESPN2 is where you'll find all the action live from Washington D.C.'s Capital One Arena on Tuesday night. Will Syracuse Orange rise above recent setbacks and demonstrate resilience against North Carolina State? Only time will tell as both teams vie for supremacy on court come tip-off time.