Meanwhile, Dikembe Mutombo, the third-best NBA center to come out of Georgetown, has 10 such appearances by himself. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim and Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing before the gameon Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y.Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comDennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com. In one of the most physical rivalries in the nation, tempers have flared on more than a few occasions, but there’s never been a more memorable loss of composure than Michael Graham’s 1984 meltdown. Owens, who reached No. There is more historical significance in this game than any other game in Syracuse history. Syracuse is 5-0 when it out-rebounds its opponent and 0-4 when it gets beat on the boards. John Thompson Jr. set an ignominious record in 1990 at the Carrier Dome, where he managed to get nailed with three technical fouls (one from each of the three refs) before he was finally escorted from the floor. The 1988–89 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 1988–89 NCAA Division I basketball season. Patrick Ewing, who finished with 21 points and 17 boards, put Georgetown up by one in the waning minutes, but Pearl Washington stroked a jump shot from the elbow with eight seconds remaining that gave the Orange(men) the win. Until McDonough Gymnasium opened on campus for the 1950–51 season, the team changed home courts frequently, playing on campus at Ryan Gymnasium and off campus at McKinley Technology High School, Uline Arena, and the National Guard Armory, as well as pla… He can be reached via email at mwaters@syracuse.com. Allen had a career-high 10 assists in Georgetown’s win at SMU on Saturday. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start and will be televised on Fox. The Orange have appeared in 36 NCAA tournaments in their history, against just 29 for the Hoyas. Of the 17 All-Star games reached by Syracuse alums, over half belong to Carmelo Anthony. Oh, and McNamara also forced a final turnover to keep the Hoyas from pulling off a miracle of their own in the last two seconds of a 58-57 thriller. With just five seconds left on the clock, Hoyas star Sleepy Floyd buried two free throws to secure the upset. Playing at home, John Thompson Jr. responded by pitting Seikaly against 6’4” Perry McDonald, who had the game of his life: 23 points and a buzzer-beating jumper to win the game in OT. Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse men’s basketball team has had two opportunities against teams ranked among Ken Pomeroy’s Top 100 so far this season. He sat out last year after transferring to Georgetown. Coleman and Seikaly are the relatively easy picks here, ranking one-two, respectively, in career rebounds for the Orange and tied for third in blocks. Can Syracuse keep the rebounding numbers close against a big, physical team from a major conference? But eventually, the Orange is going to find itself in a close game, and the free throws will matter. 1991: SETON HALL. Between them, the two teams have accounted for eight Final Four appearances and a pair of national titles since their formerly shared conference was formed. Here’s what you need to know:. Three definitely is a magic number for Syracuse. Thanks to the glut of free throws, Syracuse converted one possession into 10 points on the scoreboard, but the game was far from over. The Orange put its stamp on the 2021 matchup in the first half on Saturday night. In each of its last two games, the offense flourished in the first half before falling apart in the second. Thanks for visiting Syracuse.com. Point guard is the toughest choice of all, with Michael Carter-Williams the most recent addition to a staggering selection of talent. All rights reserved (About Us). Syracuse has had trouble with big men this season. In the OT, Brandon Triche had the basket that put Syracuse on top for good, but the one that will linger in memory is C.J. Syracuse will encounter an old and familiar foe on Saturday as it travels to Washington, D.C., to take on Georgetown at Capital One Arena. This year, McClung is 18-for-42 from 3-point range (42.9 percent). It tells us that except for the Georgia Tech game, Syracuse has been overmatched by bigger, stronger opponents in each of its losses. Last season, McClung got his points despite being a shaky at best outside shooter. Last week, Georgetown had two players leave the team under vastly different circumstances. He picked up some silly fouls. After Syracuse had built a 30-16 lead at the half, Craig Shelton scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half to key the Georgetown rally. When the numbers can’t pick an obvious winner on paper, it’s tough to argue with the team that’s done the most winning on the hardwood. the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team (6-2, 1-1) will face the hated Georgetown Hoyas (3-7, 1-5) at the Carrier Dome in primetime in January. A power forward for Providence in his youth, the 6’10”, 270-pound Thompson was among the most physically imposing coaches ever to prowl the sidelines, and he had the motivational ability to match. Louis Orr, the former Syracuse player and assistant coach, is in his third year as an assistant on Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing’s staff. Dikembe Mutombo. LONG HISTORY. That’s a .418 shooting percentage, and it averages out to 10.8 made threes out of 25.8 shots per game. (Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com)N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com. He made just 27 percent of his 3-point attempts as a freshman. Alonzo Mourning, of Georgetown, was named MVP. 3. Highlights of the second round of the ACC Tournament between North Carolina State and Syracuse on Wednesday, March 10th John Thompson, coached them in his 17th season as head coach.They played their home games at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.They were members of the Big East Conference and finished the season with a record of 29–5, 13–3 in Big East play. 6 Syracuse, bound for the 1987 national title game, enjoyed a rare height advantage over the 11th-ranked Hoyas thanks to 6’11” Rony Seikaly and 6’10” Derrick Coleman. Indeed, despite the points gifted to them by Thompson, the Orange still trailed in the final seconds until ‘Cuse star Billy Owens, dashing toward a last chance at a basket, drew a Sam Jefferson foul at midcourt. Sometimes that led to the fans crossing a line—from racially charged signs ridiculing Ewing’s intelligence to an orange thrown from the stands while he was shooting free throws—but the center, on his side, had certainly earned a chilly reception from the Carrier Dome faithful. If not, it loses. 1980: Georgetown 52, Syracuse 50 Syracuse’s first season as a member of the Big East was also the last for venerable Manley Field House as its home basketball … It also doesn’t hurt the towel-wearing titan's legacy with the Hoyas that their current bench boss, John Thompson III, is his son. Feels almost like old times, doesn’t it? Syracuse forward Quincy Guerrier (1) rebounds over Penn State forward Lamar Stevens (11) during a game against Syracuse on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in the NIT Season Tip-Off at the Barclays Center in New York. Syracuse and Georgetown first met in 1930. And there are still strong connections to the rivalry’s genesis. Obviously, Syracuse must find a way to get more consistency in its outside shooting. It's one of college basketball's greatest rivalries between two storied programs. Fair’s highlight-reel dunk in the face of the 6’8” Porter. Like so many Big East teams, the Hoyas came to hate the sight of Gerry McNamara with a ball in his hands. The Syracuse Orange had a sizable lead against the Georgetown Hoyas at halftime. Not a subscriber yet? Mourning, a natural center, really did play power forward at times alongside fellow defensive whiz Dikembe Mutombo (an especially painful omission from this lineup). Guerrier is going to have to play like he did in the previous four games when he averaged 7.4 points and 7.2 rebounds off the bench. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). 15 Hoyas at the Carrier Dome, No. So it really hasn’t mattered that Syracuse entered the Georgia Tech game with a .669 free-throw percentage, which ranked 11th in the ACC. On Ewing’s coaching staff? When the Big East was formed in 1979, it was guaranteed to generate some new rivalries along college basketball’s East Coast. John Thompson Jr. built Georgetown’s program from obscurity to dominance behind his singular ability to recruit great post players. Please consider supporting our work. In this slideshow, we'll take a closer look at the Hoyas and the Orange, including the players, games and moments that have defined the signature matchup of the original Big East. He is one of the top centers in the game. The unranked Hoyas, though, wasted no time in earning the animosity of their new conference rivals (whom they were facing for the first time in Big East action). Bing, the only Hall of Famer who wore a 'Cuse uniform, lapped the field with a career average of 24.8 points a night (which is why even career points leader Lawrence Moten stands aside to make room for him here). UCSB looks to extend streak vs UC Davis UC Santa Barbara (10-3, 6-2) vs. UC Davis (3-3, 1-1) Patrick Ewing. After a no-show a week earlier in D.C., Syracuse’s offense managed to put up a fight at Madison Square Garden. Just as important, he wasn’t exactly a choirboy himself, famously throwing an errant right hook at Orange superstar Pearl Washington. None other than former Syracuse great Louis Orr. Even though the Hoyas turned out NBA stars by the bushel under John Thompson Jr., they couldn’t erase one statistic: Syracuse has still beaten them in more head-to-head meetings, 49-41. When it comes to producing NBA stars, Syracuse can’t even approach the Hoyas’ success. What: ACC Tournament, Quarterfinal. The rivalry’s currently on hold as Syracuse tries to fit the games in alongside a crowded ACC schedule, but it’s already produced more than its share of basketball icons, from Allen Iverson to Carmelo Anthony. ... Syracuse Orange Tournament Appearances: 40 Final Fours: 6 Championships: 1 (2003) Win-Loss: 68-40. Syracuse’s first season as a member of the Big East was also the last for venerable Manley Field House as its home basketball venue. As a pro, Williams was best known for his impenetrable defense, but he was also a fearsome scorer with the Hoyas, placing third in school history with 2,117 career points. After the horn sounded, Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr. provided the tag line for the game that started it all: “Manley Field House is officially closed.”. If the Orange is making threes, it wins. Georgetown’s opponents have been averaging 9.0 steals per game against the Hoyas. The Orange hasn’t had a single game decided by less than 14 points. Elijah Hughes, Buddy Boeheim combine for first-in-decade feat (Mike’s Mailbox), 'This rivalry is a war’: Former players offer memories, advice to current team about playing Georgetown, Combination of near-historic schedule, young team helps explain 5-4 record. The curtains aren't necessarily closing on Georgetown-Syracuse, a … That’s a .247 percentage. In its first 60-some years, the program displayed only sporadic success. In all, five former Hoyas have made a whopping 41 All-Star appearances, with Allen Iverson a lock to join Patrick Ewing in the Hall of Fame when he becomes eligible (and Alonzo Mourning having an excellent chance in his own right). Akinjo’s decision was a head-scratcher. Syracuse actually shot the ball extremely well against Georgia Tech, going 25-for-30 at the foul line. It might have been turned down a notch with Syracuse’s departure from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference, but there’s no doubt that this game still means something to the players, coaches, alumni and fans of both schools. On February 13, 1980, Georgetown visited No.3-ranked Syracuse for the last game Syracuse was to play at Manley Field House before moving into the new Carrier Dome for its home games. Although John Thompson Jr. spent years cultivating the hatred of Orange fans, nobody matched the intensity they reserved for Patrick Ewing. First Meeting: Syracuse and Georgetown met all the way back in 1930, with SU blowing out the Hoyas 40-18. Jim Boeheim remains the coach at Syracuse. This was the 95th meeting between Georgetown and Syracuse, who used to play in the Big East together. They played four times in the 30s, five times in the 40s, twice in the 50s, four times in the 60s and twice in the 70s. Quality local journalism has never been more important, and your subscription matters. Syracuse is averaging 8.2 steals per game. Georgetown vs. Syracuse. Georgetown (6-3) has won two straight after losing two key players off its roster. The odds-on favorite with a 57-game home winning streak at Manley, Syracuse … Although the Orange have a slight edge in quantity (42 total players to 39), the quality is overwhelmingly on Georgetown’s side. Meanwhile, Patrick Ewing has returned to his alma mater as the head coach. ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY. 12 on the points chart in just three seasons, followed Coleman as the second consensus All-American in program history. NCAA Basketball Tournament History. Two years later, the senior led one of the greatest runs in the history of any conference's tournament, including a 17-point performance against the Hoyas that he capped off by assisting on Eric Devendorf’s game-winning shot. In its last game, Syracuse stunned Georgia Tech 97-63 to snap a three-game losing streak, but the Orange (5-4) could use another big win to augment its NCAA resume. John Thompson coached them in his 12th season as head coach. Can the Orange keep Yurtseven from dominating this game? Final score: Syracuse 57, Georgetown 54 (in D.C.). Top-seed Virginia faces eight-seed Syracuse in the second round of the ACC Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Thursday, March 11, 2021 (3/11/21). Orr played at Syracuse from 1976 to 1980, forming one-half of the famous Louie and Bouie Show with former teammate Roosevelt Bouie. In SU’s five wins, the Orange is 54-for-129 from beyond the arc. Virginia (plus 19 in rebounds) and Penn State (plus 29) destroyed the Orange. The Orange had 14 steals on Saturday against Georgia Tech. Even though four Hoyas had fouled out by the end of overtime, Georgetown pulled out a 97-92 victory before a national ESPN television audience. After the Hoyas pulled out an 82-71 victory, Jim Boeheim fumed, “Today, the best team didn’t win.”. As a result, Graham stayed in the game instead of being ejected, a fact that gave Georgetown a welcomed boost in terms of depth when the game went into overtime. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. Founded in the fall of 1906, the Georgetown men's basketball team played its first game on February 9, 1907, defeating the University of Virginia by a score of 22-11. No. First Meeting: Syracuse was a three-seed heading into the 1984 NCAA tournament. Conference Championships (regular season only): Syracuse 10, Georgetown 11, National Titles: Syracuse 1, Georgetown 1, Consensus All-Americans (first team): Syracuse 4, Georgetown 6, NBA Players Produced: Syracuse 42, Georgetown 39. He’s averaging 16.3 points and 9.4 rebounds. Well, the tradition continues this season with Omer Yurtseven. There is more historical significance in this game than any other game in Syracuse history. Terrell Allen, a 6-3 grad student who previously played at Central Florida, has stepped into the starting lineup since Akinjo’s departure. It was a dagger into the hearts of Syracuse players and fans and, for many, it remains there to this day. 2013 Big East Tournament Semifinals: Syracuse 58, Georgetown 55. Mike Waters is a reporter for the Syracuse Post-Standard and Syracuse.com. But here’s something else to show how important the rebounding numbers will be in Saturday’s game: Georgetown is 6-0 when it out-rebounds its opponent. Here’s the math: In its four losses, Syracuse is 25-for-101 from 3-point range. Jahidi White. Syracuse will have to account for him on the perimeter of the zone, while also not allowing him to slash to the basket. Subscribe now. In that game, Ev Katz led the way for Syracuse basketball with 14 points, with … 2000: Syracuse defeated Kentucky in second round, 52-50: Unfortunately for the then-Orangemen, neither Douglas nor anyone else managed to stop Georgetown’s Charles Smith, who took the ball the length of the floor to scoop in a game-winning layup. When he was a sophomore in 2004, the Hoyas sent a triple-team at McNamara to no avail, as he launched a three-point buzzer-beater before they arrived. Get a recap of the Georgetown Hoyas vs. Syracuse Orange basketball game. Get a recap of the Georgetown Hoyas vs. Syracuse Orange basketball game. (Wake Forest leads the ACC in free-throw shooting at 76.7 percent). And, as in so many of the games these teams have played on the floor, Syracuse gets the win here despite Georgetown’s superior talent. Virginia earned a seven-seed and met the Orange in the Sweet 16. Guerrier had no points and just two rebounds in 11 minutes against the Yellow Jackets. 1. Although Graham appeared to throw a punch at Orange forward Andre Hawkins during a tense Big East title game, the referees (after an initial disagreement on the call) ruled it an intentional foul rather than a punch. Hoyas radio broadcaster Rich Chvotkin was calling his 80th Georgetown-Syracuse … LeBlanc has been accused of burglary and sexual harassment and assault. But what does that really tell us? It’s that simple. Georgetown is without point guard James Akinjo, and the Hoyas average 16.7 turnovers per game. Alonzo Mourning. Along with his former coach John Thompson, Ewing was the focal point of the SU-Georgetown rivalry in the 1980s. Georgetown's Omer Yurtseven (44) reaches for the ball between Oklahoma State's Cameron McGriff (12) and Jonathan Laurent (1) during an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry is rooted in physical battles and hard-earned victories. The Cavaliers pulled off a … Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. The biggest reason for that edge is that ‘Cuse managed to show up on the national radar even without the benefit of a conference. For 33 years, Georgetown and Syracuse were one of the most contentious rivalries in college basketball. Iverson, a point guard as a Hoya, would have been even more effective (a scary thought) with a playmaker like Floyd alongside him. The 1995–96 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 1995–96 NCAA Division I basketball season. If Syracuse can get eight steals and force as many as 16 Georgetown turnovers, the Orange will have a chance to get another road win. Jeff Borzello examines the best and worst of the biggest crop of transfers in college basketball history. He had one assist and three turnovers. For all MCW’s versatility and Pearl Washington’s clutch scoring, though, Douglas has to be the pick after recording 960 career assists, a Division I record at the time and still good for sixth on the all-time charts. Now second only to Mike Krzyzewski in career Division I victories, Boeheim has elevated the 2-3 zone to an art form no other coach has matched. The 1983–84 Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team represented Georgetown University in the 1983–84 NCAA Division I basketball season. However, the Orange went cold from the floor with questionable shot selection in the second half. 1992: SYRACUSE. Roy Hibbert. 9 ‘Cuse build an eight-point second-half lead before top-ranked Georgetown battled back at the Carrier Dome. Those steals, plus 19 total Georgia Tech turnovers, were as big a reason as SU’s red-hot shooting for the Orange’s runaway victory. 1/9/2021 AP Boeheim scores 21; Syracuse holds off rival Georgetown 74-69 — Buddy Boeheim scored 21 points and Syracuse held off rival Georgetown for a 74-69 victory on Saturday night. Rafael Addison’s 26 points and 12 boards helped No. Two other Georgetown players, Galen Alexander and Myron Gardner, also were named in the complaints, but they remain on the Hoyas’ roster. Orr went onto play in the NBA for eight years, including six with the New York Knicks. Locked in a back-and-forth battle with the No. Following the game, Georgetown coach John Thompson bellowed, “Manley Field House is officially closed.’’. Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of fuboTV. Syracuse University Basketball all time series results, showing the record of the Syracuse Orange versus each opponent, with links showing a summary of each series. His entire coaching staff is made up of players who were part of the rivalry’s heyday. 2 in scoring with 2,343 points. That’s an incredible 83 percent. Between them, they have two of the top three career scoring averages in school history. Syracuse managed to keep it close versus Oklahoma State and Iowa. Stars such as Louis Orr (at right in photo) led them to seven straight March Madness fields as an independent before the Big East was even born. It didn’t really matter because Syracuse had the game in hand, but that won’t be the case against Georgetown. It’s still a confusing sight to see, but there will be a familiar face on the Georgetown bench this Saturday. The trick is getting the right guys to the line. The Syracuse-Georgetown series once was one of the most heated rivalries in all of college basketball. It averages out to 6.2 made 3-pointers out of 25.2 shots per game. Georgetown has a rebound margin of plus-5.7 per game. Georgetown is famous for churning out centers. In a matchup renowned for nail-biting finishes, it’s fitting that the determination of who’s ahead in the rivalry should also come down to the wire. Like Syracuse, Georgetown has had its ups and downs offensively. The two were teammates in New York from 1985 to 1988. That’s currently tied for third in the ACC. In terms of sustained excellence, though, Syracuse has a small but noticeable edge. James Akinjo, a sophomore and the Hoyas’ starting point guard, decided to leave the team and transfer to another school. Ewing, with his three Final Four trips and three consensus All-America nods, is on the short list of the greatest college players in history. Othella Harrington. Syracuse and Georgetown first met in 1930. 2 going into the stadium’s last-ever contest. So can Syracuse create steals against Georgetown? Jesse Govan. At the same time, Georgetown officials suspended Josh LeBlanc, a sophomore forward who was averaging 7.2 points and 19.2 minutes in a sixth-man role. 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