Southerland scored 10 points and added four rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 27 minutes as Syracuse moved on to the Big East tournament semifinals with a 58-55 win over Connecticut.
Thursday afternoon’s Big East Tournament quarterfinal game between top-seeded Syracuse and #9-seed Connecticut did not have all the drama of their last quarterfinal matchup in 2009 that went six overtimes.
The Orange and the Huskies played the longest game in Big East history three years ago, a thrilling 127-117 win for the Orange. Will Thursday’s game be as historic?
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 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?