The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball program was a staple of consistency for over half a century, finishing at least .500 for 51 straight seasons. That run unexpectedly came to an abrupt end last season, when SU finished 15-16 (16-17 after the ACC Tournament).
The issues that plagued the Orange are pretty clear: a lack of depth, lackluster defense, and an inability to close out games. Even with them, Syracuse was only one more win from keeping the streak alive. Here are some of the notable games that ultimately got away:
November 20 vs Colgate, 100-85
On paper, this looked like a gimme game for the Orange.