Orange, Huskies Meet in Wednesday Matinee

Game Details: Wednesday, Dec. 16, Syracuse, N.Y. | 3 p.m.
Television: ACC Network | ACC Network Extra
Live Coverage: Stats
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse returns to the Carrier Dome for a rare Wednesday afternoon tilt against Northeastern on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The game, which was a late addition to the schedule, tips off at 3 p.m.

ACC Network and ACC Network Extra will televise all the action. Fans can also listen to the call by Matt Park and Jim Satalin on the Syracuse Sports Network from Learfield IMG College, including TK99/105 locally.

ORANGE UPDATE
Syracuse's offense was firing on all cylinders in its 101-63 victory at Boston College last Saturday in the ACC opener for both schools. It was the largest margin of victory over a conference opponent since the Orange joined the ACC for the 2013-14 season.

The 'Cuse (4-1, 1-0) hit a program-best 16 3-pointers on its way to its first 100+ effort since February 2017. Junior Alan Griffin led the way with six, which tied his career high, while sophomore Joseph Girard III connected on five atttempts from behind the arc. Overall, the Orange shot 58.7 percent (37-of-63) from the field.

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'CUSE DISHING IT OUT
Syracuse ranks 16th in the nation and leads the ACC in assists per game (20.2). The Orange have three players who rank among the top 10 in the league, including Marek Dolezaj (No. 6, 4.8), Kadary Richmond (No. 7, 4.6) and Joseph Girard III (No. 10, 4.4). In addition, Syracuse is tied for fourth in the ACC in assist/turnover ratio (1.33).

SCOUTING NORTHEASTERN
The Huskies enter Wednesday's game with a 1-1 record. Northeastern has played UMass twice, losing in Amherst, 94-79, on Dec. 11 before defeating the Minutemen, 78-75, on Sunday in Boston.

Sophomore Tyson Walker has led the Huskies on offense in the first two contests. He was 7-for-9 from the floor and 13-for-14 from the free throw line for 29 points in the season opener. He followed up that performance with a 20-point effort in Northeastern's victory Sunday.

Bill Coen is in his 15th season at the helm of the Northeastern program. He ranks No. 2 all-time in wins in school and Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) history.

SERIES HISTORY
Syracuse and Northeastern will meet for the eighth time. The Orange have won all seven previous meetings. The last encounter took place on Dec. 4, 2018 in the Dome. Oshae Brissett recorded a double-double in a 72-49 'Cuse win.

UP NEXT
Syracuse hosts Buffalo on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.

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