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Podcast: Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball
Episode: REACTION: Syracuse Basketball SURVIVES Monmouth & CANNOT MAKE FREE THROWS + JJ Starling Returned
Description: Syracuse Orange basketball narrowly escapes Monmouth in a bizarre 78–73 thriller marked by missed free throws and questionable officiating. Can this squad tighten up before facing powerhouse opponents? Jackson Holzer recaps the rollercoaster win, spotlighting Donnie Freeman’s clutch performance at the line and the defensive lapses that almost let Justin Ray (25 points for Monmouth) play spoiler.Free throw woes take center stage as Syracuse shoots just 58% from the line, raising serious questions ahead of looming matchups against Houston and Kansas in Las Vegas. Jackson Holzer breaks down lineup decisions, Kiyan Anthony’s struggles, and what needs to change...