Syracuse Orange Set to Dominate Pittsburgh Panthers at JMA Wireless Dome
As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter on February 25th. The Orange, coming off a nail-biting victory against the Louisville Cardinals with a score of 73-72 on February 11th, have shown they can hold their own against top-tier competition.
The previous game was a testament to Syracuse's resilience and strategic prowess. Despite being outscored in fast break points and having fewer assists than Louisville, SYR's defense was nothing short of spectacular, amassing an impressive 12 blocks compared to just one from their opponents. This defensive solidity could be the key factor in overcoming PITT.
Moreover, SYR's ability to capitalize on turnovers is noteworthy; they scored an equal number of points off turnovers (12) as Louisville did but had one less turnover themselves. Their two-point shooting percentage stood firm at 44 percent, matching that of their adversaries despite taking five more attempts.
In another recent home game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on February 9th, Syracuse emerged victorious with a score of 62-59. Once again showcasing their defensive mettle with nine steals and four blocks while maintaining a higher free throw percentage than GT despite fewer attempts.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for SYR; they struggled beyond the arc with only a 26 percent success rate from three-point land against Louisville and an even lower rate against Georgia Tech. This area will need improvement if they want to extend their winning streak.
Looking back at an away game versus Boston College Eagles on February 4th where Syracuse triumphed with a score of 75-63 shows that this team knows how to win both at home and on the road. Their three-point shooting was markedly better at 39 percent which complemented their already strong two-point performance (42 percent).
The upcoming clash will see these formidable forces collide: PITT's fast-paced offense versus SYR’s robust defense. The Orange must leverage their home-court advantage and continue building upon their defensive strengths while addressing any inconsistencies in long-range shooting.
Fans eager for action can catch this exciting matchup live from JMA Wireless Dome or tune into ACC Network Extra online broadcast starting at precisely 2:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday afternoon. With momentum on their side and playing before an electrifying home crowd, expect Syracuse Orange to put forth another dominant performance as they aim for supremacy over Pittsburgh Panthers in this high-stakes conference showdown.