In a disappointing start to the conference season, the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team succumbed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a final score of 88-77. The loss was marked by a lackluster defensive performance from Syracuse, who struggled to stop Notre Dame’s offense, resulting in the Irish shooting 54.3% from the field. Syracuse’s leading scorer, Buddy Boeheim, netted 24 points, while Cole Swider contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds. Notre Dame was propelled by a strong performance from their star player, who scored 27 points and dished out 4 assists over the course of the game. This is particularly troubling for Syracuse as they aim to improve their positioning within the ACC. Head Coach Jim Boeheim remarked post-game, “We have to play better defense if we want to compete in this league”. As both teams look ahead, Notre Dame will hope to build on this victory while Syracuse must regroup for their next matchup against a challenging opponent. Fans eager to catch future games can find streaming options available on various platforms, including ESPN, which aired the game live.
Syracuse Orange Falls to Notre Dame in Conference Opener
