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Blackout Wednesday, sometimes referred to as Drinksgiving, takes place the night before Thanksgiving Day, and in some parts of the United States is one of the biggest drinking and party nights of the year. Many college students come back to their hometown for Thanksgiving, and go to bars the night before to meet their friends whom they haven't seen while away at school. Many bars mark the occasion by having promotions and drink specials as well. Thanksgiving is usually a low stress holiday for college aged kids, where gifts don't need to be purchased, and older family members do the preparing of meals. This leaves college aged kids with more expendable cash, and the luxury of eating a big meal the day after drinking without having to prepare it.
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Three players and 3 statistics that stood out in SU's loss to St. John’s (PS; $; Waters)
In the aftermath of Syracuse’s 76-69 overtime loss to St. John’s at the Barclays Center on Tuesday night, three statistics for three players jumped out of the final box score.
The players were Jesse Edwards, Joe Girard and Chris Bell.
The statistics were too many, not enough and none at all.
Specifically, too many fouls for Edwards, not nearly enough points for Girard and absolutely zero rebounds for Bell.
For Edwards and Bell, these were continuing problems. For Girard, it was an abrupt about-face following a stellar performance just one night earlier.
Here is a detailed breakdown of each player, his key statistic and what it means for the Orange going forward:
Edwards’ foul problems
Edwards, the athletically gifted 6-11 center, has become a crucial element to Syracuse’s success on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court. So much so that the Orange can’t afford to lose him for large chunks of the game.
But that’s exactly what happened in both of Syracuse’s games here in Brooklyn.
In Monday’s win over Richmond and Tuesday’s loss to St. John’s, Edwards watched the final 14 minutes of the first half after picking up his second foul.
On both nights, Edwards dominated play after halftime.
Against Richmond, he had 10 points, six rebounds and six blocked shots, all after halftime.
On Tuesday, Edwards scored 16 of his 18 points after halftime. In addition, he finished the game with eight rebounds.
“He can’t start the game with two fouls,’’ SU coach Jim Boeheim said. “The second half, I think he had 18 points and eight rebounds or something like that. We need him in the game.’’
With Edwards on the bench in the first half, Mounir Hima came in and provided some huge plays. The 6-foot-11 transfer from Duquesne rejected seven shots and scored six points.
“Mounir did a good job in the first half,’’ Boeheim said, “but we don’t need him in there that long. Jesse’s got to be better there.’’
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An exhausted Syracuse Orange guard Judah Mintz (3) after the Orange loss to St. John’s. The Syracuse Orange play the St John’s Red Storm in the Empire Classic at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn N.Y. Nov. 22, 2022. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com
Brooklyn Battle: SU basketball loses to St. John’s in OT (Axe recap) (PS; $; Axe)
The Syracuse University basketball team squeezed all the basketball it could out of a two-day stay in Brooklyn.
The Orange went to overtime for a second-consecutive game, this time losing to St. John’s 76-69 in the extra frame after a win in OT against Richmond on Monday night.
The game against St. John’s at the Barclays Center (and sadly not Madison Square Garden for old times’ sake) was SU’s third in four days.
The Orange was physically and mentally exhausted late in the game against a relentless Red Storm attack and it showed. Turnovers plagued Syracuse down the stretch and cost the Orange too many wasted possessions.
Syracuse can take some positive steps from its two days in Brooklyn that can’t be absorbed on the practice courts at the Carmelo K. Anthony Center.
Still, it’s hard not to think Tuesday’s loss had a “one that got away feeling.”
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No, Syracuse didn’t win it all in Brooklyn. But a young Orange basketball team grew up a little (PS; $; Ditota)
St. John’s won the basketball game Tuesday night in the Barclays Center. The Red Storm stayed unbeaten at 6-0. They outscored Syracuse 36-30 in the second half and 11-4 in the overtime period.
Their 76-69 defeat of the Orange is right there in all the record books.
But for a Syracuse team trying to find its identity, all was not lost at the Empire Classic.
“I thought we played really well in New York and I think this will help our team, these games,” SU coach Jim Boeheim said. “You always want to win. But I’m really proud of the way they played. We were down late, got a couple stops, a couple buckets, tied it up and had a little bit of a chance at the end.”
Syracuse almost withstood a 1-for-10 shooting performance from Joe Girard. It nearly overcame a second straight night of foul trouble from Jesse Edwards.
It nearly triumphed by relying on its core of young guns.
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Falls to St. John’s 76-69 in Overtime – Orange Fizz – Daily Syracuse Recruiting News & Team Coverage (orangefizz,net; podcast; Frank)
The Fizz’s Ethan Frank recaps the Orange’s loss in the Empire Classic championship game to the Red Storm, we hear from Jim Boeheim and his players postgame, and more!
Quick Hits: Only foul trouble slows down Syracuse C Jesse Edwards - The Juice Online (the juice; Stechschulte)
Syracuse lost to St. John’s in the Empire Classic, 76-69, on Tuesday evening at Barclays Center. Here are some quick hits from the game:
- Benny Williams had an impressive first half, posting nine points and snaring seven rebounds. In what would be a great sign if it carries forward, all of Williams’ points came from perimeter jumpers.
- Mounir Hima was a force inside with six rebounds and three blocks in the first half after Jesse Edwards was saddled with two fouls. At the same time, Hima incurred the wrath of Jim Boeheim for shooting an awkward foul line jumper and probably also heard about trying to lay the ball in (it curled off the rim) instead of dunking it.
- Hima’s effort was the backbone of a strong first half defensive effort by the Orange. The team forced nine turnovers and blocked five shots in the session, which included a seven-plus minute stretch where the Red Storm missed 11 straight field goal attempts. When that span ended, it was as a result of a goaltending call against SU.
- SU had success against two different kinds of full court pressure in the Empire Classic, as Richmond used a zone press while St. John’s employed man-to-man. The Orange guards handled the stress fine, particularly Judah Mintz and Symir Torrence against the Red Storm, as did forwards Chris Bell and Williams when they were needed to help against the Spiders.
- Foul trouble dogged Jesse Edwards again, as he played just 27 minutes. He was very effective when on the court after halftime, making 5-of-6 shots from the field and all six of his foul shots.
Syracuse returns home for their next game on Saturday when they host Bryant. The Bulldogs (4-1) have won their last two games on the strength of a high-powered offense which has topped 90 points on three occasions, including hanging 98 on Detroit on Monday.
Five different players average in double digits for Bryant, who plays at the second-fastest tempo in Division I. Sherif Gross-Bullock leads the team with 18.0 points and 5.2 assists per game while Charles Pride adds 17.0 points an outing and Earl Timberlake 15.4 points and a team-best 9.4 rebounds per contest.
Saturday’s tip-off will be at 4:00pm Eastern and the game will be available online through ACC Network Extra.
POSTGAME
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Five Takeaways: St. John's 76 Syracuse 69 (SI; McAllister)
Syracuse basketball lost in overtime 76-69 to St. John's in the Empire Classic Championship Game Tuesday night. Here are five takeaways from the loss.
1. Offense
Syracuse struggled for large stretches of this game offensively. The Orange only shot only 38.8% from the floor and was just 3-16 from beyond the arc. Some of the struggles were related to Joe Girard's poor outing. He shot 1-10 from the floor and scored just four points. That includes missing the front end of a one and one in overtime when Syracuse was down two. When Girard does not provide anything from a scoring standpoint, Syracuse's offense will likely struggle. Looking to Jesse Edwards a bit more in the post would also help.
2. Benny Williams
Williams had a strong night with 11 points and 10 rebounds. He was aggressive on the boards, the most I can remember during his young career. In addition, he was much more energetic and active on defense. He also made multiple mid-range jumpers. All encouraging signs. If he can be that type of player for Syracuse the rest of the season, it makes the Orange a much better team overall.
3. Defensive Rebounding
Syracuse was outrebounded 47-38, but the biggest issue was on the defensive glass. That led to a 15-8 second chance points advantage for St. John's. It was the second night in a row the Orange gave up a lot of second chance opportunities to its opponent. Syracuse must be better there moving forward. Part of that will be Chris Bell starting to rebound the basketball. In two games of the Empire Classic, he had one total rebound. He needs to be more active on the boards for Syracuse.
4. Mounir Hima
This was kind of a breakout game for Mounir Hima. He was fantastic defensively and on the boards. Hima finished with eight rebounds and seven blocks in 19 minutes. Tremendous effort from him as he really provided a major spark for the Orange. The only criticism was his struggles finishing at the rim. He missed at three least point blank wide open opportunities there where he attempted a floater or a layup instead of dunking the ball. That will be part of his growth is learning how to finish so he can at least be a small threat offensively. That said, Syracuse has found its backup center.
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MBB: UNC #1, UVa Moves up - 2022 Nov 21 (RX; HM)
MBB: UNC #1, UVa Moves up - 2022 Nov 21
Andy Katz has updated his Power 36...College basketball rankings: The Power 36 for Week 2
1. North Carolina(1): North Carolina is off to a 4-0 start after Armando Bacot dropped 19 and had a career-best 23 rebounds in a win over CAA title contender James Madison.2. Houston (2)
3. Kansas (5)
4. Indiana (6)
5. Texas (11)
6. Gonzaga (3)
7. Michigan State (19)
8. Creighton (9)
9. Arkansas (13)
10. Virginia(23): The Cavaliers played with heavy hearts and then took out Baylor and Illinois to capture the Main Event tournament title in Las Vegas.
11. Baylor (8)
12. Duke(7): The Blue Devils had their chances against Kansas in Indianapolis but still aren’t 100 percent healthy. We shall know more about Duke this week in Portland.
13. San Diego State (14)
14. Illinois (15)
15. Purdue (16)
16. Maryland (NR)
17. Arizona (18)
18. UCLA (4)
19. Kentucky (10)
20. Arizona State (NR)
21. Alabama (25)
22. UConn (26)
23. Wisconsin (24)
24. Auburn (27)
25. Iowa (34)
26. TCU (12)
27. Michigan (22)
28. Tennessee (28)
29. Saint Mary’s (NR)
30. Ohio State (31)
31. Florida (17)
32. Texas Tech (36)
33. UNLV (NR)
34. Dayton (21)
35. UMass (NR)
36. Drake (NR)
Dropped out: Colorado (20), UC Irvine (29), Rutgers (30), Miami (32), Xavier (33), Texas A&M (35).
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Italian bread from Harrison Bakery. (Charlie Miller | cmiller@syracuse.com)
What’s the best Syracuse Italian bread for your holiday table? We tasted a dozen to find out (PS; Miller)
Around here, a conversation about who makes the best Italian bread is the type of debate that can turn into an all-out carbo clash.
We all have our favorite, and there’s no changing our minds. Usually it’s what we grew up with, the bakery our parents dragged us to when we were kids.
“At the end of the day, people have their customs,” said Mary Kiernan, a certified professional chef from the Culinary Institute of American who teaches at Syracuse University’s Falk School. “I used to love going to Columbus Bakery just to watch them make the bread. And there was always a line. That doesn’t make it the best bread. That just makes it one person’s favorite.”
But what about all of those Central New York transplants? What about the future Micron employees who are about to boost our population by thousands? They won’t know where to get that perfect loaf for their family dinner without a little help. Sure, it’s just flour, yeast, water and salt, but each loaf is unique.
Since we’re just entering the holiday season, we thought the time is right to test 12 local Italian breads from local bakeries and supermarkets. Six journalists from syracuse.com — Chris Baker, Annie Hayes, Rylee Kirk, Charlie Miller, Darian Stevenson and Jules Struck — met at Swallow’s Restaurant on South Avenue to, well, break bread. Each loaf was numbered, and we didn’t know which was which when we sampled a slice.
We each took at least one bite of the plain bread. We then had the option of adding butter or dipping it into olive oil with Italian spices, marinara sauce from It’s a Utica Thing or Pastabilities’ hot tomato oil.
There wasn’t a bad loaf in the very large bread basket. (Or was it a laundry basket?) That said, each tasted and looked very different. Chef Kiernan said that can be caused by the amount of salt in each loaf, the kind of oven in the kitchen, the type of flour used or even the origin of the water.
“Water on the West Side of Syracuse might taste very different from the water in North Syracuse,” she said. “It also depends on when the bread came out of the oven.”
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