Orange Host Bison in Saturday Matinee

Game Details: Saturday, Nov. 23, Syracuse, N.Y., 12 p.m.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse concludes a five-game homestand when it hosts Bucknell at the Carrier Dome on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12 p.m. The game is part of the NIT Season Tipoff Tournament.

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The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network and ACC Network Extra, but fans can only watch the stream if their cable provider carries the ACC Network. Fans unsure if their provider carries ACCN are strongly encouraged to visit GetACCN.com.

DOME SWEET DOME
The Orange will play their fifth consecutive home game on Saturday before going on the road for four of its next five games. The 'Cuse returns to the Barclays Center for a pair of games at the NIT Season Tipoff next week. The Orange return home for the Big 10/ACC Challenge against Iowa on Dec. 3 before going back on the road to take on Georgia Tech (Dec. 8) and Georgetown (Dec. 14).

ORANGE UPDATE
Syracuse (3-1, 0-1) extended its winning streak to three with a 72-53 victory against Cornell in the Dome on Wednesday. Redshirt junior Elijah Hughes led the Orange with 22 points. He was one of three 'Cuse players to reach double figures in scoring as Buddy Boeheim recorded 16 points and freshman Quincy Guerrier added 10.

Hughes is Syracuse's leading scorer, averaging 16.3 points per game through the first four games. He also has dished out a team-best 20 assists.

SCOUTING THE BISON
Bucknell is coming off a 98-70 loss to Penn State on Tuesday. The Bison enter Saturday's game with a 2-3 record.

John Meeks is one of five players who average double figures in scoring for Bucknell, contributing 13.6 per game. That group also includes Jimmy Sotos (12.0 ppg.), Andrew Funk (11.2 ppg.), Bruce Moore (11.2 ppg.) and Avi Toomer (11.0 ppg.). In addition, Paul Newman leads the Bison in rebounding (8.6 rpg.) and blocked shots (8).

Nathan Davis is in his fifth season at the helm of the Bucknell program. He has guided the Bison to four Patriot League regular-season titles and two trips to the NCAA Tournament in his first four seasons.

THE SERIES
Saturday's game marks the 11th meeting between the two schools. The Orange lead the all-time series, 9-1. The last contest took place in 2011 in the Dome when Syracuse was ranked No. 1 in the nation. Kris Joseph led all scorers with 17 points as the Orange posted a 80-61 victory. Bucknell's only win against the 'Cuse was a 74-69 victory in the Dome in 2005.

UP NEXT
The Orange go on the road for the first time this season for a pair of games at the NIT Season Tipoff at the Barclays Center. Syracuse faces Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. and either Ole Miss or Penn State on Friday, Nov. 29 at either 7 or 9 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Buddy Boeheim

Quincy Guerrier

Elijah Hughes

Kris Joseph

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