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Syracuse Tops West Virginia, Advances To The Sweet Sixteen In Indianapolis Because Buddy Boeheim Contributed Twenty Five Points For Syracuse

Syracuse who is an eleventh seed in the Midwest Region and a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference topped West Virginia who was a three seed in the Midwest Region and a member of Big Twelve Conference by a score of 75-72 to advance to the sweet sixteen in Indianapolis.

When?

Last night!

Why?

Buddy Boeheim scored a game-high 25 points and buried three clutch free throws with under 30 seconds left to lead Syracuse (18-9) to a 75-72 victory over West Virginia.”according to an article on cuse.com”

With the game tied, 56-56 with 7:17 left, the Orange went on a 14-3 run keyed by five points from Boeheim and another four from Marek Dolezaj. The Orange did not trail again although West Virginia battled to the end.

Two free throws by Boeheim with 21 ticks left pushed Syracuse ahead, 74-68. Two buckets by West Virginia had the margin at 74-72 and Boeheim at the line against with two seconds on the clock. Boeheim made the first, missed the second, and Syracuse held on.

Buddy Boeheim and Syracuse who are an eleventh seed in the Midwest Bracket in the NCAA Tournament are now going to prepare to face Houston who is a two seed in the Midwest bracket.

When?

Saturday!

Why?

Tramon Mark hit a clutch three-point play with 24 seconds left, then watched as Ron Harper Jr.'s tying 3-point try bounce off the rim at the buzzer to escape with a 63-60 victory and earn another trip to the Sweet 16.”according to an article on uhcougars.com”

Tipoff is set for 9:55pm Hinkle Fieldhouse!

The game is going to be televised on CBS!