Syracuse To Face Oregon At Sanford Pentagon
5/19/2023 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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Ticket information and game time will be announced later.
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"This is a big-time matchup with two of the most recognizable and successful programs in college basketball," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sports. "We take a tremendous amount of pride in being able to bring championship-caliber teams from across the country to Sioux Falls and are excited for these two schools to make their Pentagon debut in front of a passionate crowd and incredible atmosphere on Heritage Court."
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Syracuse, a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, begins a new era in the basketball program as Adrian Autry takes over for Hall of Fame coach Jim Boeheim. The Orange rank sixth all-time in NCAA Division I wins and finished last season with a record of 17-15.
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"We are excited to play in the Sanford Pentagon against Oregon," said Autry. "I believe this game will help to enhance our non-conference schedule and will be a great game for our players and our program. We are looking forward to the challenge."
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Oregon, a member of the Pac-12, finished last season with a 21-15 record. Head coach Dana Altman extended his streak of 20-plus wins to 13 seasons, having won 20 or more games in all 13 seasons at Oregon. He has a streak of 26 consecutive winning seasons as a head coach.Â
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"This is a great opportunity for our program," said Altman. "We are excited to play in this historic venue against an opponent like Syracuse. Our team is looking forward to visiting Sioux Falls."
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This year's contest will mark the second all-time meeting between Syracuse and Oregon. The Ducks defeated the Orange, 80-65, in the 2018 Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden.
Syracuse vs. Oregon is the second NCAA Division I men's basketball game announced for the 2023-24 season at the Sanford Pentagon. Nebraska will take on Oregon State on Nov. 18.
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"Sanford Sports has become a powerhouse in college basketball, and we look forward to continuing this tradition with Syracuse University and the University of Oregon men's basketball," said Lea Miller-Tooley, CEO, Complete Sports Management.
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Since opening in 2013, the Sanford Pentagon has hosted more than 80 Division I men's and women's college basketball games. Last December, the Pentagon hosted a rematch of the 2021 men's national championship game between No. 6 Baylor and No. 14 Gonzaga. Two weeks later, defending women's national champions and No. 1 ranked South Carolina defeated South Dakota State on Heritage Court.
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