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Syracuse Defense Dominates: Unbeaten Streak Continues
19 Nov
Summary
- Syracuse boasts the nation's top defense in scoring, FG%, and 3PT%.
- The Orange enter tonight's game with an undefeated 3-0 record.
- This game is Syracuse's final tune-up before the Players Era Festival.
Syracuse basketball returns to the JMA Wireless Dome with an undefeated 3-0 record, aiming to extend their streak against Monmouth. The Orange have showcased a dominant defensive performance early in the season, leading the nation in scoring defense, field goal percentage defense, and three-point percentage defense. This matchup provides a crucial final tune-up before the team travels to Las Vegas for the high-profile Players Era Festival.
Monmouth enters the game with a 1-2 record, facing offensive struggles in recent contests. Despite averaging only 59 points in their last two games, the Hawks have maintained a steady defense, holding opponents to 36 percent shooting. Junior wing Jason Rivera-Torres has been a consistent offensive contributor for Monmouth, averaging 14.3 points and 7.7 rebounds.
The Syracuse offense is well-balanced, featuring four players averaging double-digit points and shooting 53 percent from the field. Sophomore forward Donnie Freeman leads the team with 17.7 points per game. The Orange's aggressive defense, which forces an average of 18.3 turnovers per game, creates significant scoring opportunities off turnovers, an area that could again prove decisive.
