Syracuse Orange to Battle Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in Women's Basketball. The upcoming game, set in South Bend, Indiana, will test the Orange's recent performance trends and their ability to maintain momentum on the road.

The Syracuse Orange have been showcasing a strong offensive game in their recent matchups. Their last three games have seen them scoring an average of 82 points per game with notable consistency across quarters. In their latest home victory against St. Francis (PA), they dominated with an impressive 85-43 win, demonstrating a solid defense by limiting their opponents to under 30 percent shooting from two-point range and just 17 percent from beyond the arc.

Their rebounding has been particularly dominant; they outrebounded St. Francis (PA) by a significant margin of 59 to 37 rebounds, which included grabbing an impressive number of offensive rebounds leading to second-chance points. This trend was also evident against Cornell where they secured a seven-point victory and maintained good control over turnovers with an assist-to-turnover ratio greater than one.

On defense, Syracuse has shown tenacity with steals reaching double digits in two out of three past games and maintaining blocks at four or five per game consistently. This defensive pressure has allowed them to capitalize on opponent turnovers for easy fast-break opportunities.

While playing away from home can be challenging for any team, Syracuse's recent form suggests that they are well-prepared for this encounter. Fans should expect them to leverage their strong offense and aggressive rebounding as key strategies against Notre Dame.

The much-anticipated clash between these two teams is scheduled for January 26th at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, IN. Fans eager not to miss this exciting matchup can tune into local broadcasts or follow live updates online.