In the Paint: Virginia

IN THE PAINT

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CLOSING THE ARC

SU gave up 15 3s to N.C. State on Wednesday and will need to prevent UVA from hitting from deep. See page 3

PLAYING THE ODDS What do our beat writers think about SU’s tournament chances after three straight wins? Find out. See page 4

d a i ly o r a n g e . c o m

TO THE HOLE

Marial Shayok has grown into a larger role in the offense and is scoring more for Virginia. See page 5

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Syracuse has struggled with guarding strong 3-point shooting teams this year. It allowed N.C. State to hit 14 3-pointers on Wednesday night and allowed 11 against Miami. That trend will have to change against Virginia, which has the second-best 3-point percentage in the ACC.

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ARC NEMESIS SU looking to improve 3-point defense for UVA matchup

By Matt Schneidman senior staff writer

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ALEIGH, N.C. – Jim Boeheim worried about Maverick Rowan all week. Dennis Smith Jr. was guaranteed to inflict damage — the freshman point guard did just that with a triple-double — but Rowan was going to be the X-factor as a sharpshooter with the potential to stretch the zone beyond it’s limits.

Even with Boeheim’s added concern, Rowan carved up Syracuse to the tune of a career-high 31 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the field. The sophomore did all he could to match John Gillon’s offensive fireworks, but in the end his eight 3-pointers just weren’t enough.

“We knew he was the best shooter on that team,” SU freshman Tyus Battle said. “He just got open, made some tough shots anyway.”

Despite SU’s (14-9, 6-4 Atlantic Coast) 100-93 overtime win over North Carolina State on Wednesday night, the Orange surrendered 14 3-pointers and allowed the Wolfpack to shoot 43.8 percent from deep. Up next on Saturday in the Carrier Dome is No. 9 Virginia (17-4, 7-2), and the Cavaliers rank second in the league in 3-point percentage at a 39.6-percent clip. If Syracuse has any chance at stretching it’s winning streak to four games it’ll need to stop Tony Bennett’s team from behind the arc, especially since it’s highly unlikely that UVA’s staunch defense will allow as many points as N.C. State’s did.

“The zone, you want to defend the 3 as well as you can,” fifthyear senior Andrew White said, “but when you got a guy that can light it up, usually it’s tough.”

Virginia has that guy capable of lighting it up in London Perrantes. Syracuse fans will recall the poofy-haired point guard burying five first-half 3-pointers in the Elite Eight last year that gave Virginia it’s big first-half lead. He’s one of four Cavaliers

that shoot better than 40 percent from deep.

Perrantes hits 41.4 percent of his triple attempts and half of his points come from behind the 3-point line. Devon Hall shoots 40 percent from deep in 26 minutes per game. Kyle Guy is hitting at a near 47-percent rate in almost 18 minutes per contest and Isaiah Wilkins leads the bunch with a 57.1-percent clip from long range in over 27 minutes per game. While UVA has the third-fewest number of 3-point field goals made in the ACC, it’s also taken the second fewest.

Syracuse likely won’t see a hefty load of shots go up from deep like it did against North Carolina State, but UVA brings just as many, if not more weapons from deep that threaten to make the euphoria of Syracuse’s overtime victory short-lived.

“Our defense has struggled all year on the road,” SU head coach Jim Boeheim said. “We wanted to get near Rowan. We didn’t get near him the whole night.”

After Syracuse furiously stormed back from 16 down to tie the game in the final minute, Rowan sunk a contested 3 from the right wing with 10 seconds left to put N.C. State up three. Then again in overtime, with SU stepping on the Wolfpack’s throats up seven, Rowan converted a four-point play to give his team one last breath.

The likelihood is Gillon doesn’t go off for 43 points again on Saturday. The other likelihood is that Virginia, which allows the fewest points per game in the ACC at 53.4 and nearly nine full points better than second-place Louisville, doesn’t give the Orange nearly as many chances to get back in the game if it falls behind.

Of course, SU completed one of the best comebacks in program history last time it played Virginia to become the first No. 10 seed to reach the Final Four. But Boeheim’s team only has so many miraculous comebacks in it, one would think, and the starting point to pulling off its second upset of a Top 10 team within a week is shutting off the 3-point line. mcschnei@syr.edu | @mattschniedman

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Roundtable: SU’s success, scorers, tournament odds

By The Daily Orange Sports Staff

Syracuse (14-9, 6-4 Atlantic Coast) faces No. 9 Virginia (17-4, 7-2) on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. The Orange has its chance to extend its winning streak to four straight.

Beat writers Connor Grossman, Matt Schneidman and Paul Schwedelson answer three questions surrounding the Orange.

1. What is working for Syracuse now that simply didn’t earlier in the season, and will it continue to work against Virginia?

Connor Grossman: Paul and Matt are

about to touch on John Gillon’s improvement, so I’m going to focus on an issue that plagued the Orange early on. In Syracuse’s last three games (three wins), Tyler Lydon and Andrew White have played remarkably well together. The duo has combined for nearly 39 points per game in that span.

What’s more, White seems to have found his placement in the zone, and Lydon’s individual defense is probably the best on the team. I think it’s fair to believe that Syracuse will go as far as Lydon and White takes it, and expect them to turn in similar performances against the Cavaliers.

Matt Schiedman: Syracuse is getting something out of the point guard spot, and it’s pretty obvious who it’s coming from. John Gillon has scored 64 points in the last two games, and it’s not like he’s chucking up shots whenever he gets the chance. His 43 points came on only 13 shots, and he’s been the driving force in Syracuse’s offense, especially late in games. In the final 2:59 against Florida State, Gillon scored SU’s final 13 points. In the last 6:29 of regulation at N.C. State, Gillon scored all of Syracuse’s 20 points. If this kind of play from the Orange’s fifth-year

senior continues, don’t count out the NCAA Tournament just yet. Virginia has one of the best defenses in the country, but Gillon has already shown a knack to defy expectations.

Paul Schwedelson: Syracuse has gotten legitimate point guard play. Plain and simple. In the last two games, John Gillon has scored 64 points and dished out 20 assists.

After Syracuse lost to North Carolina, Jim Boeheim said, “What’s the difference?” when asked to explain his decisions regarding juggling Gillon and Frank Howard. Since turning to Gillon as the primary point guard against Miami on Jan. 4, the Orange is 6-3 with two of those losses coming on the road against Top 25 teams. SU still has glaring holes on the defensive end and it can’t count on 43 from Gillon every game, but his recent emergence is why the Orange has gotten hot.

2. Will Syracuse be able to win going forward without superb play from just one or two players on any given night?

C.G.: No team is going to win with one or

two players performing. Here’s the breakdown for Syracuse: It really needs everyone to play good defense. When Boeheim talks about being unable to win with only three players, I’ll wager he’s talking about defense more than he is offense. White and Lydon are pretty safe bets to put up solid point totals, with freshmen Tyus Battle and Taurean Thompson both flashing impressive scoring ability. But defensively, SU has crumbled far too often this season. It played great defense in the first half against Florida State, and that snowballed into a huge upset. The Orange might be able to beat some teams with three players scoring, but it won’t go anywhere against good teams with only three reliable defenders.

M.S.: Unless someone is scoring in the 30s

every game, I don’t think Syracuse pulls off wins against Virginia, Duke and Louisville to vault itself back into Tournament contention.

If Gillon contributes half of what he did against the Wolfpack, Andrew White does what he’s been doing all season and Tyler Lydon plays like he did against UNC and Notre Dame, then we’re talking. This SU team has shown that it can’t survive being one-dimensional, but the spotty occurrences of balanced scoring need to show up more often, and there isn’t much time left for that to happen.

P.S.: As Jim Boeheim said after his team lost to Notre Dame, Syracuse can’t win with solid play from just three players on any given night.

Somehow, SU seemingly has in its last three games but the performances it’s received have included career-highs from Andrew White and John Gillon. But in order to beat the cream of the ACC’s crop — Virginia, Duke and twice against Louisville — the Orange will need more well-rounded contributions.

3. With the way Syracuse has played recently, what are the odds SU will be playing in the NCAA tournament?

C.G.: Playing the numbers game with the

NCAA Tournament Selection Committee won’t get you far. I’ll speculate and bet that Syracuse needs to finish out its last eight games 6-2, including a 2-2 record in four games against Virginia, Duke and Louisville. Given SU’s road struggles, the game at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center might be SU’s most important contest remaining.

There isn’t a better opportunity for the Orange to fortify its Tournament resume than by beating a bona-fide national championship contender in their own arena. The odds are against Syracuse, but it’s playing

with nothing to lose at this point (except a spot in the NIT).

M.S.: If Syracuse goes 6-2 the rest of the way and gets at least two wins in four games against Louisville (twice), Duke and Virginia, then I think the Orange only needs to win once in the ACC tournament to get into the Big Dance. The Orange would be 21-12 with a 12-6 record in league play. I think 12 wins in the nation’s best conference is enough to mitigate the sting of losses to St. John’s, UConn and Georgetown. It’s still no sure bet, but one thing is for sure. With the way Syracuse has played lately, its hopes of NCAA Tournament inclusion certainly haven’t vanished just yet.

13

The number of shots John Gillon took to score 43 points against N.C. State

P.S.: I still think they’re pretty slim. The

Orange has won just one Top 25 game and has to make up for losses to Connecticut, St. John’s and Boston College. With four games remaining against top teams, SU probably has to win at least two of them. But there haven’t been any sure bets for the Orange since November so who knows. Would anyone really be surprised if SU struggled the rest of the year and then won the ACC tournament? I don’t know.

Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia

By Connor Grossman senior staff writer

Coming off a thriller against N.C. State on Wednesday, Syracuse (14-9, 6-4 Atlantic Coast) will try to keep its roll going against No. 9 Virginia (17-4, 7-2) in the Carrier Dome on Saturday at noon. The Cavaliers’ 6-2 road record is tops in the ACC, and should give Jim Boeheim plenty to figure out as he stands one win away from unofficially reaching 1,000 in his career.

Here’s what you need to know about UVA. All-time series: Tied 4-4 Last time they played: The signature win of SU’s Final Four run last year came against the Cavaliers in the Elite Eight.

Behind 21 second-half points from Malachi Richardson, helping fuel a 15-0 Orange run late in the game, Syracuse climbed out of a 16-point hole to defeat top-seeded Virginia, 68-62. Boeheim called it one of the best comebacks he’d ever coached in.

Like it’s known to do, UVA’s pack-line defense clamped down on SU’s offense.

There was a stretch where the Orange took nearly 14 minutes to get a basket on the first attempt of any possession. Before Richardson came alive in what looked to be the final minutes of Syracuse’s season, SU’s offense funneled primarily on Tyler Roberson putbacks. Coming out of halftime with a 14-point deficit, that’s when everything changed.

The Virginia report: Unsurprisingly, defense is the storyline against the Cavaliers. UVA’s 53.4 points allowed per game is the lowest in the conference. There aren’t many cracks in the pack-line defense, which seals off the paint and low post, keeping Virginia defenders in optimal rebound spots on the floor. The only real hit against the Cavaliers’ defense came in an 88-76 loss to Pitt on Jan. 4, when the Panthers outrebounded UVA by 18 and drove the paint much easier than the pack-line typically allows.

Virginia has recently deployed a fourguard lineup composed of Marial Shayok, Devon Hall, London Perrantes and a combination of Kyle Guy or Ty Jerome. That lineup,

while shorter than UVA’s other permutations, gives the Cavaliers an uptick offensively. That was exhibited in Virginia’s 71-48 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday, when Hall went for a career-high 17 points, and forward Isaiah Wilkins pitched in a career-high 15. Expect UVA to dispatch its four-guard lineups to toy with the Orange’s defense.

How Syracuse beats Virginia: A good start for SU would be to replicate the defense it initially played against Florida State last weekend. FSU’s Jonathan Isaac and Dwayne Bacon, two future NBA Draft picks, were limited to nine points combined on 4-of-11 shooting in what Boeheim called “the best first half we’ve had in a long time.”

With the pack-line defense, Syracuse is going to have significantly more shot opportunities around the arc than in the paint. Andrew White, John Gillon and Tyler Lydon will need to be sharp from deep, and expect that trio to shoulder most of the offense against the Cavaliers. If Taurean Thompson can create space occasionally in the high post to lean on his reliable

mid-range game, that will only help. But have no doubt: Syracuse will have its hands full on Saturday.

Stat to know: 49.5 percent — Fortifying Virginia’s lockdown defense is an offensive game that’s been the most consistent in conference play. The Cavaliers 49.5 percent clip from the field is the highest figure of any ACC team. UVA’s shooting percentage is the highest it’s been since posting a 50.1 percent mark in the 1985-86 season.

Player to watch: London Perrantes, No. 32, guard Perrantes has been a mainstay in the Cavaliers’ lineup for four years now. His 12 points per game is a team-high, but specific to facing Syracuse on Saturday, he’s one of the best 3-point shooters in the ACC. The 6-foot-2 senior’s 52.3 percent clip from 3 is second-highest in conference play, and his 2.56 3s per game is top 10 in the ACC. Given how porous SU’s 3-point defense since the end of non-conference play, Perrantes could big up big numbers in the Carrier Dome. cgrossma@syr.edu | @connorgrossman

Q&A with Richmond Times-Dispatch UVA writer Mike Barber

By Matt Schneidman senior staff writer

For the first time since the Elite Eight, Syracuse (14-9, 6-4 Atlantic Coast) and No. 9 Virginia (17-4, 7-2) face off, this time in the Carrier Dome on Saturday at noon.

Last time the two teams played, the Orange stormed back from 16 down in the second half to become the first No. 10 seed to reach the Final Four. This time, the Orange rides a three-game winning streak into a date with a Top 10 team coming off a blowout win over Virginia Tech.

Richmond Times-Dispatch UVA beat writer Mike Barber answered a few questions for The Daily Orange ahead of the game.

The Daily Orange: It’s a cliché term, but is there any revenge factor stemming from the Elite Eight?

Mike Barber: Revenge might not be the right word, but last year’s loss to Syracuse is definitely on the minds of the U.Va.

players. As a few of them noted last night, winning Saturday won’t change what happened last year and will do little to ease the sting many of them still feel over that loss. I think there is a sense that they would like to show they can finish the job this time around against Syracuse, even though there is so much less on the line.

Of course, I think that could work against them, too, if it’s a distraction from their normal preparation.

The D.O.: Who’s one player Syracuse fans need to watch out for, not named London Perrantes?

M.B.: This U.Va. team has had to remake itself, especially, offensively since it lost four seniors from last year and booted Memphis transfer Austin Nichols the first week of the season. It seems a different Robin has emerged each game to star alongside Perrantes’ Batman.

For this game, keep an eye on junior forward Isaiah Wilkins. He’s scored in

double figures in four of the last five games, including putting up a career-high 15 in Wednesday’s win over Virginia Tech. He also matched a U.Va. record over the past two games by hitting 12 straight shots. And the Hokies were playing a match-up zone against U.Va. The D.O.: The Orange just put up 100 against N.C. State in overtime and now have over 80 in three straight games.

W hat gives, SU’s offense or Virginia’s stif ling defense?

M.B.: Syracuse hasn’t hit 70 points in any of its four meetings with U.Va. since joining the ACC and I don’t expect that to change this time around. Virginia is too deliberate on offense, limiting opposing teams possessions, and to good defensively. Even teams that score on U.Va. often have to use a ton of the shot clock to do so.

The D.O.: If there’s one player on Syracuse that can exploit Virginia on D, who would it be?

M.B.: Only four players have scored 20+

points against U.Va. this season, and two of them - Pittsburgh’s Jamel Artis and Florida State’s Dwayne Bacon - did it by hitting 6 3-pointers against the Cavaliers. So Andrew White would be the logical choice, if he can get hot from the outside. Of course, after his last game, John Gillon could be that guy as well.

The D.O.: I’m not sure if you’re a predictions guy, but how do you think the game ends up?

M.B.: U.Va. strikes me as more annoyed by questions about last year’s Elite Eight loss than it is angry. I think it’ll play well in Syracuse and continue its trend against Syracuse. The Cavaliers, as I mentioned, haven’t allowed the Orange to score 70 against them in an ACC game. Virginia has won six straight conference games now and I think they’ll get seven at the Carrier Dome.

I’ll take U.Va. 72, Syracuse 64. mcschnei@syr.edu | @mattschneidman

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MARIAL SHAYOK’s minutes have increased since his freshman year, and in turn he has become a cornerstone of the Cavaliers’ offense. The junior guard from Canada is averaging 10.1 points per game this season, which is a career high. He leads UVA in possessions used, per Kenpom.com.

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Shayok’s improved physcality leads to increased role Shayok grew up in Ottawa, Canada, though his father comes from Khartoum, Sudan. There, Markur belonged to the Dinka tribe responsible for NBA players Manute Bol and Luol Deng. Markur moved to the Marial Shayok said he doesn’t take a single minute on the court for United States in 1986 to play basketball, fleeing Sudanese civil unrest granted. Especially since before this year, he wasn’t getting many. and seeking a better life for his family. Shayok has never visited his Despite a rich basketball family, Shayok began his career at Vir- parent’s home country, but he feels at peace with that. ginia as a minimal contributor. Now, his scoring average has more “I just try to rep family as best as I can,” Shayok said. “Everything I than doubled and he leads his team in his percentage of shots taken do is a testament to them.” when on the floor (30.1), per Kenpom.com.

This season, Shayok is doing just that. Bennett praised Shayok “We have gone to a more physical lineup and he has played well,” for his offensive consistency. The guard has become just one of the head coach Tony Bennett said. “Marial has always shown good stretch- weapons in Virginia’s armory. He ranks third in points per game es, but I think he is getting more comfortable and establishing his spot.” behind London Perrantes (12) and Austin Nichols (11). That’s a direct Shayok showcased the difference against Georproduct of his increased physicality enabling him gia Tech on Jan. 21. Late in the game, Shayok to attack the rim more often. caught a pass at the elbow after skirting an off-ball Early in the first half against then-No. 1 Villascreen. He busted through the defense, absorbed a nova, Shayok received a pass at the three-point line whack on the arm and laid the ball in off the glass with only one defender between him and the rim. He for an and-1. Shayok walked calmly to the charity put his head down and barreled toward the defender.

I just try to rep stripe while the Cavaliers home crowd applauded A lowered shoulder knocked the defender to the him for totaling a new career-high in points (19). ground before Shayok rose up and hit the floater. He family as best as I Shayok has always exhibited that composure left the celebration up to teammate Isaiah Wilkins can. Everything I on the court. His quiet but aggressive style has while he strode to the line to finish his and-1. him in the middle of his most successful season “Marial is wired to score,” Bennet said. “I am do is a testament yet. Shayok averages a career high in both points so happy to see him playing at this level and we to them.

(10.1) and minutes (21.1) per game and has become will need it to continue.” an essential piece of the No. 9 Virginia (17-4, 7-2 This Saturday, Shayok will see some familiar faces Marial Shayok Atlantic Coast) team that visits the Carrier Dome in a sea of Orange as he goes to work. His parents virginia guard this Saturday at noon. usually watch every game on television, but now will “He’s always been a scorer,” teammate Devon make the two-hour drive from their home in Canada Hall said. “I think him being patient … (and) letting to visit the Dome. the game come to him, I think that really changed for him this year.”

On the court, Shayok doesn’t feel obligated to follow in the footIt’s another development in a game that the Virginia guard has steps of his family. He treats that notion with the same demeanor he’s spent his life honing. His father Markur, sister Yar and brother had his whole career.

Shayok Shayok all played basketball at the collegiate level. Marial “Definitely no pressure,” Shayok said. “… They instilled confiShayok watched his four older siblings play outside and gravitated to dence in me. You just try to play free.” the sport. He eventually joined their daily games. nialvare@syr.edu | @nick_a_alvarez

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220

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194

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185

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6-0

182

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CONNOR GROSSMAN (14-9) virginia 74, syracuse 70

PACK-MEN Virginia one-ups Syracuse on both sides of the court, and it’s not particularly close. The Cavaliers packline defense will make it difficult to drive the paint, forcing SU to create its own shot around the perimeter.

That makes for a far less dangerous Orange offense. On UVA’s scoring end, its 49.5 fieldgoal percentage is tops in the ACC. There’s going to be plenty of problems for Syracuse to address, but given how much SU better is at home, expect a close one on Saturday.

GILLON’S ASSIST RATE

COMBINED STEALS PER GAME OF GILLON, HOWARD AND WHITE

HELPING HANDS John Gillon averages 5.3 assists per game, which is tops for the Orange this season. The graduate transfer is also second in the ACC in assist rate, per Kenpom.com.

PROTECT THE ROCK The backcourt of John Gillon, Frank Howard and Andrew White has been menacing to opponents, averaging more steals than any other guard trio in the ACC

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MATT SCHNEIDMAN (11-12) virginia 73, syracuse 62

FOOL ME ONCE The Cavaliers are a topfive defensive team in the country so don’t expect Syracuse to extend its streak of scoring 80 or more to four games in a row. Virginia has four rotation players shooting over 40 percent from 3, and we saw how poorly SU defended the long ball against North Carolina State.

A win here would be monumental for the Orange, a second against a Top 10 opponent in the same week. But this mini-run for Syracuse may just be providing false hope.

The Cavaliers avenge its Elite Eight loss and there’s no Malachi Richardson to save Syracuse this time.

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PERCENTAGE OF SYRACUSE’S POINTS GILLON HAS SCORED IN THE PAST TWO GAMES

TEAM ON HIS BACK John Gillon has carried the load for Syracuse on offense in the past two games, including a historic 43-point performance against N.C. State

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d versus o Syracuse allows more points per game than Virginia, but also generates more offense than UVA

PAUL SCHWEDELSON (15-8) virginia 64, syracuse 53

HOOS HOUSE Virginia may be the best team Syracuse faces the rest of the season.

The Cavaliers rank third in the nation in adjusted defensive efficiency, per Kenpom.com, and lead the ACC with an average of 53.4 points allowed. The Orange, even though its won the last three games, simply isn’t good enough to crack through the Cavaliers’ dominate defense. What gives SU hope is that UVA’s leading scorer, London Perrantes, averages just 12 points per game.

While the Cavs are well rounded, it doesn’t have as many dangerous options as other teams Syracuse has faced. But on Saturday it won’t matter as the Orange’s offense can’t crack through with enough points.

I told everybody if we play the right way we can beat anybody.

We’ve gotta get more out of a couple guys.

John Gillon

Jim Boeheim

POINTS PER GAME 77

SYRACUSE

su head coach

su point guard

VIRGINIA

We can’t play defense the way we always have been able too. We’re just not capable of it.

I know we could do more.

I know this isn’t our ceiling and we can keep doing better and better.

Jim Boeheim

Taurean Thompson

su head coach

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POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME 69.5

SYRACUSE

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su forward

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FLORIDA STATE

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INCONSISTENT Syracuse has not been able to consistently defend against 3-pointers in ACC play, giving up an average of 9.7 makes from deep per game

STRETCHING THE FLOOR Syracuse has been cashing in from 3-point land over its three game win streak, making 33 of 73 attempts

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