Winning Streak Ends At 7, John Gillon Banks 3-Pointer As Time Expires, Syracuse Tops Duke 78-75
When you're in a conference as deep as the Atlantic Coast Conference you're in for fight each and every night no matter who the opponent is.
That was the case Wednesday night when Duke and Syracuse played at the Carrier Dome and Syracuse was desperate for a win as they had lost three straight.
John Gillon hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Syracuse a 78-75 win. With 7.5 seconds left after a miss by Duke, John Gillon drove to the top of the key and banked in a three-pointer and then the Syracuse faithful stormed the court which I think was unacceptable! You just won the game, not a championship. Syracuse had lost three straight by six points or fewer.
Syracuse improves to 17-12 9-7 in the ACC and gets that signature win to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume. John Gillon led the way with 26 points while Tyus Battle contributed 18 in a game that featured eleven ties. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211496334
Duke meanwhile drops to 22-6 10-5 in the ACC and was tied for second in the ACC entering the game behind Louisville, a game behind North Carolina who hosted Louisville in the second game Wednesday night. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211496334
Luke Kennard once again was the bright light for Duke as he had 23 points while Jayson Tatum had a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds for his second double-double of the season. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211496334
Duke now hits the road as they visit Miami Saturday where they will try to storm back in -to the win column. Tip-off is set for 4:00 pm. The game will be televised on CBS. "according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=
Syracuse travels to Louisville Sunday who is coming off a 73-64 loss to North Carolina Wednesday in Chapel Hill. Tip-off is set for 2 pm. The game will be televised on CBS. "according to http://www.gocards.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball