March 2021 - Page 6 of 7 - The Juice Online

The sound of Syracuse Orange-clad fans cheering on a Syracuse sports team was a huge plus to a victory on the scoreboard.

Syracuse struggled on defense on Saturday, but held off unranked Vermont, 17-13.

Established in 1898, Syracuse men’s college basketball team is one of the most prestigious and successful in the United States.

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has been historically thin-skinned when his strategic decisions are dissected by the media.

Syracuse forward Alan Griffin finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, and he knocked down 6-12 from downtown.

Syracuse got the desired result, pulling out a defensive struggle against Clemson at home on Wednesday evening, 64-54.

Syracuse forward Alan Griffin’s monstrous second half was part of a 22 point, 10 rebound, 3 block effort.

In their previous matchup on Feb. 6, Clemson routed Syracuse, 78-61, with Aamir Simms leading the Tigers with 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Even with a win against UNC, the Orange still have a long way to go to hear their name called on Selection Sunday.

Syracuse put their NCAA Tournament hopes back on life support by holding on late to win a game of runs against North Carolina, 72-70.