Wednesday night, #2 Syracuse and #12 Georgetown added another chapter to their illustrious rivalry, as the Orange (24-1, 11-1 Big East) outlasted the Hoyas (18-5, 8-4) in overtime at the Carrier Dome, 64-61.
The bad news is Syracuse played the game the way Georgetown wanted it to be played. The good news is they won. The bad news is they still have a serious rebounding problem. The good news is…still the same…they won.
Joseph scored a career-high 29 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining, as the Orange edged Georgetown 64-61 in overtime on Wednesday night.
Maybe Melo’s return to the lineup Saturday was a bit skewed. But, Syracuse’s center showed he was head and shoulders above the rest in both stature and production.
One of the most storied rivalries in college basketball will add another chapter to its lore when No. 12 Georgetown comes to visit No. 2 Syracuse on Wednesday.
Jardine’s back-to-back baskets were part of an 11-1 run in the second half that put Syracuse up 54-46 with 3:58 left. The Orange would go on to defeat Georgetown 58-51, thanks to Jardine’s big plays.