Syracuse Orange Face Georgia Tech in ACC Showdown

The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team will host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the JMA Wireless Dome. The game, part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schedule, will be broadcast live, with fans able to stream the action online. Syracuse enters the matchup with a 6-8 overall record and an 0-3 mark in ACC play, while Georgia Tech stands at 8-7 overall and 2-2 in the conference.

The series between the two teams is tied 9-9, with Syracuse’s last victory coming on January 21, 2023, in a road game. The Orange have historically performed well against the Yellow Jackets at home, winning five of eight matchups in the Dome. However, Syracuse is looking to snap a three-game losing streak in conference play, most recently falling 90-74 to Florida State.

Key players for Syracuse include Chris Bell, who led the team with 18 points in the loss to Florida State, and J.J. Starling, who returned from a hand injury to contribute 12 points. Starling, a freshman, has been a consistent performer when healthy, notching a double-double in his last outing. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech arrives in Syracuse on a three-game winning streak, including an 85-64 victory over Boston College. Lance Terry leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring, averaging 15.6 points per game, with Baye Ndongo and Javian McCollum also contributing over 12 points per contest.

Syracuse will need to address its turnover issues, which have plagued the team early in games. In their last outing, the Orange committed three consecutive turnovers, allowing Georgia Tech to stay within striking distance. The return of Starling and the emergence of Lucas Taylor, who has made 11 of his last 20 three-point attempts, could provide a much-needed boost for Syracuse.

Fans can purchase tickets to the game through various online platforms, and Syracuse merchandise is available for those looking to show their support. The game promises to be a competitive ACC clash as both teams aim to improve their conference standings.