Beat writers split on Syracuse s chances in opening round
Courtesy of Rich Barnes | USA TODAY Sports A win over the Hoyas leads to a likely matchup with No. 4 seed Virginia, which Syracuse defeated twice already this season.
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Coming off an underwhelming regular season, Syracuse found itself just inside the bubble on Selection Sunday, getting an unseeded bid in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange’s first round opponent is none other than longtime basketball rival Georgetown, the Big East champion and No. 5 seed in the tournament.
Head coach John Desko and several players said that the postseason is a brand new season nothing from the regular season matters, including a 2-5 record against ranked teams. A win over the Hoyas leads to a likely matchup with No. 4 seed Virginia, which Syracuse defeated twice already this season.
Syracuse attack Chase Scanlan arrested prior to SU’s final home game
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Chase Scanlan was involved in a domestic incident early on April 18 after Syracuse’s game against UNC.
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UPDATED: May 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Syracuse attack Chase Scanlan was arrested Friday and charged with criminal mischief, according to a Syracuse Police Department spokesperson. The redshirt sophomore was involved in what the Department of Public Safety classified as a domestic incident on April 18.
SU Athletics said in a statement that Scanlan has been suspended from all athletic participation following his arrest. Scanlan was arrested on the charge of criminal mischief in the fourth degree. He is currently listed in the county’s inmate database. The crime, a misdemeanor, can include intentionally damaging another person’s property.
Beat writers unanimously choose Notre Dame over Syracuse
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The Orange face Notre Dame for a rematch after losing their first meeting 18-11 in the Carrier Dome.
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Syracuse upset Virginia last weekend for the second time this season behind a career-best performance from the Orange’s faceoff specialist Jakob Phaup.
SU enters Saturday’s matchup against Notre Dame without attack Chase Scanlan, who was suspended from the team last week after he was involved in what the Department of Public Safety classified as a domestic incident. Scanlan was reinstated by head coach John Desko on Monday, but he will not travel with the team to Notre Dame.