And so begins the start of an absolutely crucial four game home stretch for Syracuse. If they want a chance at making the NCAA tournament they need to go 3-1 at worst, preferrably 4-0 in this stretch. It’s certainly feasible, given the next four opponents are a hobbled Notre Dame, followed by Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and Florida State.
No game in the ACC is easy this year, but this is one of the better stretches for Syracuse. All four of those teams are very beatable.
But before we look ahead too much, let’s delve into the matchup against Notre Dame.