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EMU Returns To The Dome Dec. 27
6/22/2017 2:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Eastern Michigan, coached by former SU assistant coach Rob Murphy, will make a return visit to the Dome to take on the Orange on December 27. It will mark the second straight season the two teams have met in Syracuse.
Syracuse has a 4-1 advantage in the series with Eastern Michigan and the Orange have captured the most recent four matchups. The two teams last met on December 19, 2016, and Syracuse prevailed, 105-57. Eastern Michigan's most recent triumph in the pairing was a 68-65 decision on December 14, 1996..
Murphy is in his seventh season in charge of the Eagle program. He has guided Eastern Michigan to a 107-97 overall record during his tenure. The Eagles were 16-17 a season ago.
Junior frontcourt performer James Thompson IV (14.8 ppg., 11.2 rpg.) is the top returning performer for Eastern Michigan. He is a two-time, second-team All-Mid-American Conference selection.
Syracuse was 19-15 and reached the second round of the NIT last season.
Coach Jim Boeheim, who ranks second in career wins among Division I mentors, enters his 42nd season as SU head coach.
Syracuse season tickets start at $250. They can be purchased on-line (www.carrierdome.com/mbball), by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). There are limited courtside seats still available as well as Executive Club Suite access packages. Group ticket deposits can be purchased.
Syracuse has a 4-1 advantage in the series with Eastern Michigan and the Orange have captured the most recent four matchups. The two teams last met on December 19, 2016, and Syracuse prevailed, 105-57. Eastern Michigan's most recent triumph in the pairing was a 68-65 decision on December 14, 1996..
Murphy is in his seventh season in charge of the Eagle program. He has guided Eastern Michigan to a 107-97 overall record during his tenure. The Eagles were 16-17 a season ago.
Junior frontcourt performer James Thompson IV (14.8 ppg., 11.2 rpg.) is the top returning performer for Eastern Michigan. He is a two-time, second-team All-Mid-American Conference selection.
Syracuse was 19-15 and reached the second round of the NIT last season.
Coach Jim Boeheim, who ranks second in career wins among Division I mentors, enters his 42nd season as SU head coach.
Syracuse season tickets start at $250. They can be purchased on-line (www.carrierdome.com/mbball), by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). There are limited courtside seats still available as well as Executive Club Suite access packages. Group ticket deposits can be purchased.
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