Syracuse (12-18, 6-13 ACC) concludes its regular season tonight, hosting Virginia (15-15, 8-11 ACC) at the JMA Wireless Dome for Senior Day. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m., with coverage on ACC Network.
The Orange are coming off a narrow 77-75 loss to SMU, where five players scored in double figures, led by Lucas Taylor and Chris Bell with 13 points each. Jaquan Carlos added 12 points and eight assists, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. contributed 10 points and nine rebounds. J.J. Starling also finished with 10 points.
Virginia recently edged Florida State 60-57, led by Dai Dai Ames’ 18 points and Andrew Rohde’s 17. The Cavaliers have won five of their last eight games, including four of their last five road matchups. Interim head coach Ron Sanchez took over after Tony Bennett’s retirement in October.
Virginia leads the all-time series 14-6 and has won six straight against Syracuse. The Cavaliers have also won their last five trips to the Dome. The Orange last defeated Virginia in 2020.
Syracuse will honor eight seniors pregame, including Carlos, Taylor, and Lampkin.
GAME PREVIEW LINKS
- Orange Host Virginia For Senior Day (Cuse.com)
- Syracuse Basketball: How to watch ‘Cuse host Virginia in the regular-season finale (InsideTheLoudHouse.com)
- Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Virginia (NunesMagician.com)
- Inside Chris Bell’s journey through career-worst slump (DailyOrange.com)
- Beat writers agree Syracuse will beat Virginia to cap regular season (DailyOrange.com)
- Syracuse men’s basketball: predictions and poll vs Virginia (NunesMagician.com)
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