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Syracuse Breaks Losing Streak with 86-72 Win Over Notre Dame

2/1/2026

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Syracuse basketball ended its four-game losing streak with an 86-72 victory over Notre Dame at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Nate Kingz led the Orange with a season-high 28 points.
J.J. Starling added 21 points, including 17 in the first half.
Syracuse opened with an 11-0 run and shot 57% from the field.
The win improved Syracuse to 13-9 overall and 4-5 in the ACC.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship, held on March 26, marked a turning point in college sports, featuring Michigan State's victory over Indiana State, led by Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, respectively. This game drew a record television audience of 35 million, establishing a rivalry that would shape the NBA. The tournament's expansion to 40 teams also set the stage for college basketball's growing prominence.

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Story summary

Syracuse basketball ended its four-game losing streak with an 86-72 victory over Notre Dame at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Nate Kingz led the Orange with a season-high 28 points.
J.J. Starling added 21 points, including 17 in the first half.
Syracuse opened with an 11-0 run and shot 57% from the field.
The win improved Syracuse to 13-9 overall and 4-5 in the ACC.

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