Syracuse Orange Set to Clash with Pittsburgh Panthers in a Battle for Dominance at JMA Wireless Dome

As the Syracuse Orange prepare to host the Pittsburgh Panthers, fans are eager to witness another exhilarating encounter at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Orange have been showing a promising trend, with their recent performances indicating a team that's finding its rhythm at just the right time.

In their last game against the Cardinals, Syracuse emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 73-72. This win was marked by an impressive defensive display, as they racked up 12 blocks and managed to out-rebound their opponents with 41 rebounds compared to Louisville's 40. Their shooting from inside the arc was consistent, hitting 44 percent of two-point attempts.

The previous game saw Syracuse secure another close win over Georgia Tech with a score of 62-59. The Orange demonstrated tenacity on defense once again and were able to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 22 points off Georgia Tech's mistakes. Despite struggling slightly from beyond the arc at only 21 percent three-point shooting accuracy, they made up for it with better performance in two-point range where they shot an improved rate of 51 percent.

A few days prior, Syracuse took on Boston College away from home and came out on top with a scoreline of 75-63. In this matchup, free throws played a crucial role as Syracuse converted an outstanding 96 percent from the line. They also showed prowess from downtown hitting seven threes at an efficient rate of 39 percent.

With these trends in mind, fans can expect Syracuse to continue leveraging their strong defense and rebounding abilities while looking for consistency in shooting during their upcoming game against Pittsburgh Panthers.

The stage is set for February 25th at JMA Wireless Dome where tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network Extra via internet broadcast as both teams vie for supremacy in what promises to be another thrilling contest.