The University of Miami basketball team was unable to overcome Virginia’s pack-line defense in a 59-50 loss Tuesday night; and now the Hurricanes face a completely different — and equally daunting — challenge: The Syracuse 2-3 zone.
The Orange is in town to face Miami Saturday at noon (CBS) at the Watsco Center, and both teams are in the middle of the pack of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, seeking a resume-boosting win heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
UM is 18-7 overall and 7-6 in the ACC. Syracuse is 17-9, and 6-7 in the league.