Can the Orange Bounce Back After a Home Court Setback?

In a conference game that saw the Syracuse Orange fall to the Blue Devils, both teams displayed their competitive spirit at the JMA Wireless Dome. The final score read 58-45 in favor of the visitors, with season records now standing at 17-5 for Syracuse and 14-8 for Duke.

The home team, despite a valiant effort, could not capitalize on their defensive plays which included an impressive tally of 12 steals. The Orange's shooting accuracy was below their usual standard; they made only 25 percent of field goals and were successful with just three out of sixteen attempts from beyond the arc. Their free throw performance was notably better, as they converted 78 percent from the line.

The Blue Devils' offense proved to be more efficient throughout the game. They boasted a higher field goal percentage at 42 and were particularly effective from two-point range with a success rate of 54 percent. Their prowess at free throws was evident as they scored an exceptional 92 percent of their shots from the foul line.

Rebounding was another area where Duke excelled, pulling down a total of 52 rebounds compared to Syracuse's 25. This included significant efforts on both ends of the court with Duke securing both offensive (15) and defensive (31) rebounds effectively.

Syracuse did manage to convert turnovers into points more efficiently than their opponents, scoring a total of 24 points off turnovers while Duke managed only eleven. However, this effort wasn't enough to bridge the gap in scoring or rebounding.

Looking ahead after this setback, fans can mark their calendars for when Syracuse will take on Pittsburgh Panthers at home in JMA Wireless Dome located in Syracuse NY zip code:13210 . This matchup is scheduled for February 25th at around noon local time and will be available for viewing on ACC Network Extra via internet broadcast networks.