The Syracuse Orange pulled off a stunning 79-78 upset over the Southern Methodist Mustangs, with Donnie Freeman leading the charge with 18 points and 5 rebounds. This victory marks a significant win for Syracuse, who improved their record to 15-11, while Southern Methodist fell to 17-8. The Orange's NET ranking of 68 will likely see a boost after this Q2 win, whereas the Mustangs' NET ranking of 35 will take a hit after this Q1 loss.
Donnie Freeman's 18 Points Lead Syracuse to Upset Win
The Southern Methodist Mustangs came out strong in the first half, taking a 39-35 lead into halftime. However, the Syracuse Orange rallied in the second half, outscoring the Mustangs 44-39 to secure the 1-point victory. Naithan George played a crucial role in the Orange's comeback, scoring 16 points and dishing out 6 assists, while Nate Kingz added 13 points and 5 rebounds. The Mustangs' Jaden Toombs led all scorers with 19 points and 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Orange's balanced attack. The game saw multiple lead changes, with the largest margin being 7 points in favor of the Mustangs.
Donnie Freeman and Jaden Toombs were the top performers for their respective teams, with Freeman scoring 18 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, and Toombs leading the Mustangs with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Naithan George and Corey Washington also had notable performances, with George scoring 16 points and dishing out 6 assists, and Washington adding 13 points and 9 rebounds for the Mustangs. The Orange's Nate Kingz chipped in with 13 points and 5 rebounds, helping to secure the win. The Mustangs' Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Orange's strong team effort.
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The Syracuse Orange outshot the Southern Methodist Mustangs 49.1% to 46.2% from the field, and also outrebounded them 34-32. The Orange committed 12 turnovers, while the Mustangs had 15. The Mustangs' Jaden Toombs shot 7-12 from the field, including 3-5 from three-point range, while the Orange's Donnie Freeman shot 6-11 from the field and 2-4 from three-point range. The Orange's Naithan George had a strong all-around game, scoring 16 points, grabbing 3 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists.
The CHD Scout predicted a 5-point win for the Southern Methodist Mustangs, with a predicted score of 76-81. However, the Syracuse Orange had other plans, pulling off the 1-point upset. The CHD Scout was wrong in their prediction, as the Orange's strong team effort and balanced attack was too much for the Mustangs. The Orange's win will likely cause a stir in the NET rankings, with the Orange potentially moving up and the Mustangs potentially moving down.
This win was a significant Q2 victory for the Syracuse Orange, who improved their record to 15-11. The loss was a Q1 loss for the Southern Methodist Mustangs, who fell to 17-8. The Orange's NET ranking of 68 will likely see a boost after this win, while the Mustangs' NET ranking of 35 will take a hit. The Orange's tournament resume will also get a boost, as they add a high-quality win to their portfolio. The Mustangs, on the other hand, must regroup and refocus after this tough loss.
The Syracuse Orange want to build on this momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Southern Methodist Mustangs will aim to bounce back from this tough loss. The Orange's next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent], while the Mustangs' next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent]. The Orange want to continue their strong play, while the Mustangs will aim to get back on track.