Here’s a great list from Syracuse‘s tournament games

[20plus]

Wow.. what are your top 5

 

[20plus]

These are all Tourney games we won decided by three points or less I believe

 

[Orangezoo]

Missing a ton of good ones is my first thought.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

2012 Wisconsin is the best game I've ever been to.

 

[syrBossHogg]

2012 Wisconsin is the best game I've ever been to.

The score doesn't reflect how well played that game was by both teams. I'll never forget being at Chuck's and seeing the whole bar go bonkers after the last Wisconsin 3PT shot missed.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Syracuse vs Oklahoma in 2003 just because I was there.

 

[crv1728]

Syracuse vs Oklahoma in 2003 just because I was there.

I was at the Auburn game that same weekend in Albany. South Pearl St and the bars were a sea of Orange. As to the game, Auburn had a guy at the foul line area that was killing the zone. But I remember feeling as though SU had control of things even though it ended as a one point game. What a weekend!

 

[jncuse]

Thankfully they only include memorable Syracuse W's!

 

[shermstheman]

Oh yes, Georgia and J Dubs shot! Think I hit my head on the ceiling.

 

[Orangezoo]

I was at the Auburn game that same weekend in Albany. South Pearl St and the bars were a sea of Orange. As to the game, Auburn had a guy at the foul line area that was killing the zone. But I remember feeling as though SU had control of things even though it ended as a one point game. What a weekend!

That was a 4 pt game if not for one more desperation 3 by Auburn. They closed the gap but it was just them chucking and fouling. We weren't losing that game.

 

[OrangeDW]

That was a 4 pt game if not for one more desperation 3 by Auburn. They closed the gap but it was just them chucking and fouling. We weren't losing that game.

Haven’t seen any of that game since it happened, but I recall a lot of SU avoiding fouling and Auburn getting hoops because if it. Not sure if that memory is accurate.

But yeah, I do remember I was never worried.

Marquis Daniels was scoring from the foul line area, a lot.

 

[OrangeDW]

I was at the Auburn game that same weekend in Albany. South Pearl St and the bars were a sea of Orange. As to the game, Auburn had a guy at the foul line area that was killing the zone. But I remember feeling as though SU had control of things even though it ended as a one point game. What a weekend!

Marquis Daniels! He went on to be a solid role player with the Mavericks and Pacers for awhile, but was often hampered by injuries in the pros.

 

[dasher]

I guess the win against UNC in 1975 doesn't count. 2 pt win Really put us on the map.

 

[Giants1973]

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Kansas 03
Texas 03
Missouri 89
Georgia 96
Mississippi 96

 

[OrangeDW]

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That Wisconsin game was awesome.

The two Kansas games obviously for their importance, and the Georgia game was the most thrilling to watch.

I was very young, but I recall that Missouri game being really exciting too?

 

[samspann1]

That was a 4 pt game if not for one more desperation 3 by Auburn. They closed the gap but it was just them chucking and fouling. We weren't losing that game.

Kind of a crazy stat, but aside from the first minute of the game, Auburn never once had possession of the ball, down by 3 points or less.

My Top 5 from the above:
1. April 7, 2003
2 '96 vs UGa
3. '12 vs Wisconsin
4. '96 vs Kansas
5. Zaga in '16

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

96 Georgia for me...of course the title game win too

 

[crv1728]

Marquis Daniels! He went on to be a solid role player with the Mavericks and Pacers for awhile, but was often hampered by injuries in the pros.

Thanks. Never remembered his name. Obviously he was very good.

 

[crv1728]

Kansas 03
Texas 03
Missouri 89
Georgia 96
Mississippi 96

Love all of those. I would add beating Kansas in ‘96. That was a significant upset if I remember correctly. I think of that game as one where Boeheim pulled his magic act and won a game not many thought SU could.

 

[tbonezone]

i remember lawrence moten dropping 27 on arkansas...

 

[IthacaMatt]

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If I recall, Shumpert hit a game-winning 3 over Tayshawn Prince to win the 2000 Kentucky game. He was a soph who was a back-up until this game. This was when he became a star, IMO.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Syracuse vs Oklahoma in 2003 just because I was there.

They were utterly flummoxed by the zone. One of my favorite games to watch ever. We totally undressed them. They were a hot mess.

 

[smartman]

Nothing can take the 2003 Championship.

That said, a few favorites...

- Loved seeing the 15 point comeback against UVA. Down that much against a strong UVA team was so tough.
- Gonzaga two days before the UVA game...how we battled and played awesome D to comeback and take the lead...then a huge blocked shot.
- Wallace coming down to hit a 3 to beat UGA in OT...after the last second shot to tie in regulation. Amazing game.
- I remember the SU-Wisconsin game where they just would NOT miss...until the last possession.

Thanks for the memories...certainly need them this year

 

[Sherman20]

I guess the win against UNC in 1975 doesn't count. 2 pt win Really put us on the map.

And 1987 Elite Eight against #1 seed UNC to make it to JB’s first Final Four. Finally got the monkey off his back with a big post season run and what should’ve been a title.

 

[crv1728]

And 1987 against #1 seed UNC to make it to JB’s first Final Four. Finally got the monkey of his back with a big post season run.

Was that the game where Al Maguire did a post game dance with the team ? Or was that 96?