Cavaliers Edge Syracuse in ACC Showdown
SU seniors Derrick Coleman and Stephen Thompson posted 19 points with 10 rebounds and 14 points respectively, while Billy Owens added 16 points and eight boards. Virginia’s Bryant Stith exploded for 30 points, 17 in the second half, guiding the Cavaliers past Syracuse as John Crotty was limited to 10.
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Cavaliers fall to Syracuse on last-second block
Virginia nearly overturned a second round NCAA Southeast regional game as Derrick Coleman blocked Bryant Stith’s potential tying shot with two seconds remaining. Syracuse won 63 61 in Richmond Coliseum amid a late Cavaliers surge led by Stith who scored 17 of the 20 points in an 11 minute burst.
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Boeheim lauds Holland after tough NCAA loss
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim paid tribute to departing star Holland as the Orangemen reflected on a 74-73 loss to Indiana in the 1987 NCAA matchup. Owens and Coleman discussed NBA futures, and a raucous Richmond Coliseum crowd fueled a tense finish before Syracuse prepared for New Orleans.
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Orangemen Edge Syracuse In NCAA Thriller In New Orleans
Virginia guard Stith scored 19 points and blocked a late shot to deny Syracuse 63 61. Coleman led SU with 19 points and 10 rebounds as Crotty Turner and Edwards contributed but the Orange fell short in a tense late finish.
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