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Can Syracuse Orange Overcome Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena?

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to face the North Carolina Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent winning momentum. The Orange have been on a commendable streak, showcasing a balanced attack and solid defense in their past games.


Nov 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Alyssa Latham (23) shoots the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

In their latest encounter against the Fighting Irish, Syracuse triumphed with an 86-81 victory. Their offensive prowess was evident as they shot 48 percent from the field and 35 percent from beyond the arc. They also dominated on rebounds with a total of 45, out of which 18 were offensive boards leading to crucial second-chance points.


Prior to this win, Syracuse displayed a commanding performance against St. Francis (PA), securing an 85-43 win that highlighted their defensive capabilities by limiting their opponents to just 27 percent shooting from the field. The rebounding once again played a pivotal role with an impressive haul of 59 rebounds.


Against Cornell's Big Red, Syracuse emerged victorious with a score of 78-71. Despite shooting only at a rate of forty percent from the field in this game, they made up for it at the free-throw line by converting seventy-four percent of their attempts and maintaining decent ball movement reflected in an assists turnover ratio above one.


The upcoming game poses new challenges as they play away from home. The venue could influence performance; however, based on recent trends including strong rebounding numbers and efficient scoring inside paint areas coupled with aggressive defense leading to turnovers and fast-break opportunities – there is optimism surrounding Syracuse's ability to compete effectively.


Fans can catch all the action live on January fourth at eleven PM Eastern Time when these two teams clash at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, NC. The game will be broadcasted over ACC Network Extra available via internet streaming platforms for those who wish to support Syracuse Orange as they aim for another victory on enemy territory.

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