Rebounding, which has been a weakness for Syracuse all season, was not an issue during Saturday night’s 71-69 win over Connecticut—especially in the first half.
Taking down UConn at Gampel Pavilion for the first time ever on ESPN GameDay to secure the Big East regular season title outright is a big win no matter how they got it.
The Wildcats will be left steaming not only over seceding some of its large Philadelphia market share, but also likely ending all discussion as to whether or not ‘Nova moves up to FBS football.
The Huskies are 7-8 in the Big East, and a win against Syracuse would bolster a checkered resume. Can the Huskies avenge their loss at the Carrier Dome?
Scoop Jardine scored 15 points to help No. 2 Syracuse overcome a 13-point first-half deficit and beat South Florida, 56-48, on Wednesday night. Kris Joseph had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Orange (28-1, 15-1 Big East).