Syracuse students agree: We are back in full force for a rivalry game.
Syracuse pulled off a monumental win at Duke against the #1 team in the nation on Big Monday. Now Syracuse heads back to defend their home court against long time rival Pittsburgh. Pitt was dreadful last season under Kevin Stallings, but now they have a competent coach against Jeff Capel, who has them sitting pretty after beating FSU and Louisville recently in the Pete. They haven't played as well on the road however, losing to NC State earlier in the week. Reports out of Pittsburgh have said that Pitt plans to forgo the easy three point opportunities that the 2-3 Zone affords, but rather they will try and get in the paint and body Syracuse and get SU either in foul trouble or get to the free throw line. I think Duke tried to do some of that. Syracuse today will fair kind of like they did against Duke. If the center spot is producing, and that means both points and rebounds, Syracuse should win this game. Pascal Chukwu, fresh off a monster game at Duke, will be starting again for Syracuse. I like their chances in this one, not only because they are home, but they have a lot of momentum and success to build off of. Syracuse by 7 in this one. This game is available regionally on RSN at 2:00pm. Check your local listings. John will be at the game. I'm at the home office. Shit on Pitt and GO ORANGE!
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