Syracuse (8-4) will face Stonehill (3-9) at the JMA Wireless Dome on Monday at 7:00 p.m. This game marks the final non-conference match before the Orange dive into ACC play.
A Look at Syracuse’s Season
The Orange started strong with four wins, even pulling off a thrilling overtime against last year’s national runner-up, Houston. Despite some tough games in Las Vegas against teams like Kansas and Iowa State, they bounced back at home, recently defeating ranked Tennessee and Saint Joseph’s.
Player Highlights
Senior William Kyle III has been a standout player. He’s scoring an average of 12.8 points per game and is second in the nation for blocks, with 3.3 per game. He also grabs 8.2 rebounds, showcasing his defensive skills.
Junior Naithan George had an impressive performance against Northeastern, scoring 22 points—the most by a Syracuse player this season. He’s also a key playmaker, leading the team in assists multiple times.
J.J. Starling, another senior, is making waves. Since returning from injury, he’s scored in double digits almost every game. He’s closing in on 1,000 career points at Syracuse.
Understanding Stonehill
Stonehill is struggling this season, with just three wins and four losses in their last five games. Their offense has struggled, not exceeding 65 points in these losses. Hermann Koffi leads the Skyhawks, averaging 15.3 points per game and showing great skill with a .422 shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
Raymond Espinal-Guzman is also contributing, adding nearly 12 points and 4.5 rebounds in his past games. Stonehill’s coach, Chris Kraus, has been at the helm for 13 seasons and has led the team through its transition to Division I basketball.
History Between Teams
Interestingly, this will be the first time these teams have met in almost 50 years. Their last encounter was in February 1976, when Syracuse won decisively, 101-55.
As Syracuse prepares for ACC play, this matchup against Stonehill presents a valuable chance to build momentum and confidence. Keep an eye on the upcoming game as these teams battle it out!
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