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Amoore scores 29 points, leads No. 19 Virginia Tech women to 75-62 win over No. 22 Syracuse
Read full article: Amoore scores 29 points, leads No. 19 Virginia Tech women to 75-62 win over No. 22 SyracuseGeorgia Amoore scored 29 points, including six free throws in the last 72 seconds, and No. 19 Virginia Tech overcame an off game by All-American Elizabeth Kitley.
Hokies searching for confidence among defensive bright spots
Read full article: Hokies searching for confidence among defensive bright spotsThe Virginia Tech Hokies held Pittsburgh to their lowest score all season on Saturday. A bright spot for this Virginia Tech defense, and some added motivation for this weekโs preparation for Syracuse.
The Latest: Appleby cleared to play for Florida
Read full article: The Latest: Appleby cleared to play for Florida(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___7:45 p.m.Florida guard Tyree Appleby has been cleared to play and was in the starting lineup for No. 1 seed in the second round for a third time, joining the 2000 team against Arizona and the 2017 squad against Villanova. Sister Jean Delores Schmidt gave an inspirational pregame prayer to her Loyola Chicago team before the eighth-seeded Ramblers met top-seeded Illinois in Sundayโs second round. UCLA and Abilene Christian face off Monday, assuring that at least one double-digit seed will reach the Sweet 16. This is the first time four teams seeded 13th or worse made it to the second round.
Cavaliersโ Beekman hits game winning three to advance past Orange
Read full article: Cavaliersโ Beekman hits game winning three to advance past Orange-Virginia has advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals in six of the last seven ACC tournaments and for the 26th time overall. 1 seed for the ACC Tournament for the sixth time in school history and fifth under head coach Tony Bennett (2014-2015-2018-2019-2021). - The Cavaliers are 43-63 all-time in the ACC Tournament and 18-24 in Greensboro, including the 2014 tournament title. - Boeheim has averaged 22 points in five career ACC Tournament games, scoring at least 15 points in each. - The Orange slipped to 4-6 in the ACC Tournament and to 2-3 in games played in Greensboro.
Syracuse dominates No. 16 Virginia Tech in 78-60 win
Read full article: Syracuse dominates No. 16 Virginia Tech in 78-60 winJan 23, 2021; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Joseph Girard III (11) drives the ball past Virginia Tech Hokies guard Nahiem Alleyne (4) in the first half at the Carrier Dome. 16 Virginia Tech 78-60 on Saturday. Nahiem Alleyne led Virginia Tech with a season-tying-high 20 points. Virginia Tech closed to 47-44 on a lay-in by David N'Guessan with 13:45 to go, then Syracuse outscored the Hokies 31-9 to build its biggest lead of the game at 78-53. โTheir zone was good today,โ said Virginia Tech coach Mike Young.
No. 1 Clemson wakes up late to beat Syracuse 47-21
Read full article: No. 1 Clemson wakes up late to beat Syracuse 47-21Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. 1 Clemson used a late boost to pull away to a 47-21 victory after Syracuse drew within a score at 27-21. Syracuse (1-5, 1-4), a 45-point underdog, rallied from 17-0 down to draw within a touchdown late in the third quarter before Clemson regained its footing. The Syracuse Orange couldn't finish this one off, however. There seemed no way Syracuse should be in position to scare the Tigers, yet it had its chances late.
Flames striving for offensive consistency against Syracuse
Read full article: Flames striving for offensive consistency against SyracuseLYNCHBURG, Va. โ The Syracuse Orange came to the Hill City and left the Flames a sour 24-0 loss in 2019โฒs season opener. โI actually think theyโre better,โ said Syracuse head coach Dino Babers. โI think weโre further along in year two than I thought weโd be,โ said Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze. Liberty enters at 4-0 with a staunch defense but an offense thatโs seeking consistency in the passing game. The Flames hope to be the ones standing on Saturday and in the process, gain their first ever win over an ACC team.