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Syracuse Men's Basketball Ends Season with Overtime Loss

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Syracuse University men's basketball team, the Orange, lost 71-69 in overtime at Pittsburgh, ending the season with a fifth straight defeat.
Naithan George scored a season-high 26 points.
Donnie Freeman posted 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Pittsburgh secured the win when Nojus Indrusaitis's go-ahead layup was ruled a goaltend.
Syracuse is the No. 14 seed in the ACC Tournament and faces an uphill path to end a four-year NCAA drought.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, enhancing its popularity and competitiveness. Syracuse University, historically challenged in the tournament, has seen fluctuating performance in the ACC, highlighted by a fifth consecutive loss. As the Orange strive to end a four-year NCAA drought, they face mounting pressure to restore their legacy in college basketball.

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Story summary

Syracuse University men's basketball team, the Orange, lost 71-69 in overtime at Pittsburgh, ending the season with a fifth straight defeat.
Naithan George scored a season-high 26 points.
Donnie Freeman posted 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Pittsburgh secured the win when Nojus Indrusaitis's go-ahead layup was ruled a goaltend.
Syracuse is the No. 14 seed in the ACC Tournament and faces an uphill path to end a four-year NCAA drought.

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