Tonight, the Syracuse Orange begin a critical stretch of games that could go a long way in determining if the team makes it into the NCAA Tournament. First up, a date with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Carrier Dome. Opening tip is scheduled for 7 p.m.
The Irish enter the game with a 14-5 record (5-2 in ACC play), having won five of their last six contests. Notre Dame is averaging 79.2 points per game and ranks seventh nationally in field goal percentage (.499). They may be without leading scorer Demetrius Jackson, though they do have four other players averaging double figures to make up for it.