Orange Hosts Cavaliers in Final Home Game

Syracuse vs. Virginia
Game Details	Monday, Mar. 2 \| Syracuse, N.Y. \| 7 p.m. \| Carrier Dome
Game Coverage	TV: ESPN/ESPN3 \| Radio: Syracuse IMG Network Video \| Audio \| Live Stats Twitter: @cuse
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Syracuse faces its third straight top-10 opponent when its hosts No. 2/3 Virginia on Monday, March 2. Opening tip is set for 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for a pregame ceremony honoring Syracuse's senior class.

Tickets for Monday's game are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) or in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). The game will be televised on ESPN and ESPN3. Fans can listen to the action on the Syracuse IMG Radio Network and its flagship TK99 (99.5 FM). Live audio will be available on CuseTV on Cuse.com. Subscriptions to CuseTV are available at daily, monthly and yearly rates.

PREGAME READING
What to Watch For – Syracuse (18-11, 9-7)
1. Monday will mark the final Dome appearance for Rakeem Christmas. The squad's leading scorer and rebounder, Christmas has capped a stellar career with a senior campaign that has him a finalist for the Oscar Robertson Trophy, the Naismith Trophy, and the Kareem Abdul Jabbar Award. Carter Sanderson, who transferred to Syracuse after three seasons at David Lipscomb, will also be honored.
2. Tyler Roberson led the Orange in scoring for the first time in his career with 16 points at Duke. He was 5-for-9 from the field and 6-for-7 from the free throw line. He was a rebound away from a double-double as he pulled down a team-best nine rebounds.
3. Syracuse can wrap up a second straight NCAA Attendance Title on Monday night. Its current average (23,676) leads Kentucky (23,525). Both have one home game left.

What to Watch For – Virginia (27-1, 15-1)
1. Virginia enters Monday's game on an eight-game winning streak. The Cavaliers can clinch the ACC regular-season title with a win against the Orange.
2. Virginia comes into the game ranked first in Division I in scoring defense (50.0) and second in field goal percentage defense (.352). The Cavaliers have been outscoring the opposition by 16.0 points per game.
3. Tony Bennett is in his sixth season at the helm of the Virginia program. He guided the Cavaliers to the ACC regular-season and tournament titles last season.

THE SERIES
Syracuse leads the all-time series against Virginia, 3-2. The Cavaliers won the only meeting between the schools last season, 75-56, in Charlottesville.

UP NEXT…
Syracuse goes on the road for its final game of the season on Saturday, March 7 at North Carolina State.

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