By BILLY HEYEN Jim Boeheim shook Tony Bennett's hand before the final buzzer had even sounded. Elijah Hughes untucked his jersey. Marek Dolezaj hung his head. Syracuse wouldn't want to stay on the Carrier Dome court any longer after how its meeting with Virginia had gone to open the season. Syracuse (0-1, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) shot 23.6 percent in a 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s offense historically bad in season-opening loss to No. 11 Virginia
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Syracuse vs. Virginia: Previewing the No. 11 Cavaliers
By BILLY HEYEN Syracuse hosts No. 11 Virginia on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome to open the new season. As part of the ACC's expanded 20-game conference schedule, the Orange get to start the campaign against the defending national champions. Last year, a second-half 3-point barrage from the Cavaliers dealt the knockout punch to SU in March. Both teams have new looks … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs. Virginia: Previewing the No. 11 Cavaliers