The upcoming showdown between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Syracuse Orange is set to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams come into this game with their own records and storylines. The Orange, with a winning record of 5-4, will be looking to extend their home win streak, while the Hoyas, at 7-2, aim to bounce back from a recent defeat.

What to Expect

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. ET, these two teams will clash at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The atmosphere will be electric as fans from both sides gather to witness the action. The game will be televised on the ACC Network and can also be streamed on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.).Syracuse's recent high-scoring matchup with Albany on Tuesday might have taken a toll on their offense and defense. They managed to win that game with a comfortable 17-point margin, setting a new team best for the season. Donnie Freeman led the charge with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Jaquan Carlos contributed with a double-double of 12 points and 12 assists. Syracuse also finished the game with a season-high 23 assists.For Georgetown, their five-game winning streak came to an end on Friday with a 73-60 loss to West Virginia. This marked their lowest-scoring game of the season so far. Syracuse now holds the advantage in the series, having won 5 out of their last 9 games against Georgetown.Rebounding is expected to play a crucial role in this contest. Syracuse has been averaging 39.2 rebounds per game this season, while Georgetown has been averaging 37.3. Both teams will be fighting to control the boards and gain an edge.In their previous matchup in December 2023, Syracuse managed to grind out a solid 80-68 win over Georgetown. But this time around, Georgetown will be looking to come up with a better game plan and turn the tables.