Men's Basketball Faces Cornell at 8 p.m.
11/9/2005 1:12:45 PM | Men's Basketball
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse (1-0) and Cornell (1-0) will meet in the regional final of the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m. The game is the second in a doubleheader that also features Bethune-Cookman and St. Francis (Pa.) squaring off in consolation action at 6 p.m. The winner of the Syracuse vs. Cornell game will advance to the tournament semifinals at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 17.
This will mark the 114th meeting between Syracuse and Cornell in the sport of men's basketball. The Orange leads the all-time series, 82-31, including an 82-69 victory in last year's matchup. SU and Cornell last met on Dec. 20, 2004 in the Carrier Dome.
The No. 16-ranked Orange won its season-opening contest last night against Bethune-Cookman, 68-37. Junior forward Terrence Roberts scored a team-high 15 points. Classmate Demetris Nichols netted 11 points, had a career-high five assists and grabbed six rebounds. Sophomore guard Josh Wright contributed with a career-high 10 points in 17 minutes of action.
The Big Red is coming off last night's 75-54 victory over Saint Francis in the first college basketball game of the season. Seniors Ryan Rourke (25 points, nine rebounds) and Lenny Collins (17 points, six rebounds) got their senior seasons off on the right foot, while junior Jason Hartford (16 points and 11 rebound) and Adam Gore (11 points, four rebounds) opened their Big Red careers with outstanding efforts. The Big Red defense limited the Red Flash to 32 percent shooting from the floor and outrebounded St. Francis 46-30 in picking up the program's first-ever win at the Carrier Dome (1-14).
Jim Boeheim's team is the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic Coaches vs. Cancer defending champion, defeating Memphis 77-62 in last year's final at MSG.
For more information about the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic benefitting Coaches vs. Cancer, including the complete bracket, click here: http://www.gazellegroup.com/cvcclassic/
Tonight's game will be televised by ESPNU. Dave Sims and Bob Wenzell will call the action. The SU ISP Radio Network (WAQX-95.7 FM) broadcasts all Syracuse men's basketball games live. Matt Park and Gene Waldron serve as the talent. These broadcasts can be heard through the internet at www.suathletics.com. Fans can sign up to listen to a single game or multiple games.
If SU beats Cornell, a limited number of tickets for the tournament semifinals and finals in New York's Madison Square Garden will be available for purchase by Syracuse fans. All current Carrier Dome Box Holders, Dave Bing members and Orange Pack members with more than 300 priority points can call the Carrier Dome Box Office at 1-888-366-3849 or (315) 443-2121 beginning Thursday, November 10, at 8:30 a.m. to place their requests for tickets.
Ticket orders will be taken until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 11. Due to the short turnaround, all tickets will be sent via FED-EX to patrons. Anyone not in the above mentioned categories can call TicketMaster at Madison Square Garden (212) 307-7171 or order tickets online at http://www.thegarden.com/boxoffice.jsp
For additional Syracuse University men's basketball ticket information, fans may contact the Carrier Dome Box Office by calling toll free 888-366-3849 or 315-443-2121.
Syracuse University Athletic Director Dr. Daryl Gross will officially kick off the 2005 Red Kettle Campaign for The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area as part of halftime activities during the SU Basketball Game. Joining him on the court will be Advisory Board members, supporters and staff of The Salvation Army.
“We have seen increased needs in the community throughout the year,” according to Major John Morrison, Area Coordinator. “Our Emergency Family Shelter has been at 100% occupancy most of the year, and the number of people seeking food and other assistance from our Food Pantry is significantly higher than last year. These holiday efforts are more vital than ever, as we must be able to provide for our neighbors in need.”
The Kettle Kickoff will be followed by Dome Donation Day on November 12, at the SU football game against
