A 1996 graduate of Syracuse University, Jim has reported on Syracuse sports for the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California on nearly a decade. He has also written a fantasy basketball column published by NBA.com. He currently resides in Syracuse.
Syracuse put up a valiant effort, rallying from seven points down in the final two minutes of regulation, but gave up ten straight points to #4 Louisville in overtime en route to falling at the Carrier Dome, 76-72.
John Gillon’s 43 points were a career-high and stands as the most points scored by a Syracuse player since Gerry McNamara lit up BYU for 43 points in the 2004 NCAA Tournament.
It took withstanding a furious second half rally, but Syracuse remained undefeated at home in conference play and simultaneously got a huge win on Saturday.