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Syracuse Orange vs West Virginia Mountaineers — Second Round, March 21, 2021
75–72R2
About This Game
Syracuse's run to the Sweet 16 continued with a triumph of perimeter precision over rebounding dominance. West Virginia controlled the boards with 43 rebounds to Syracuse's 32, yet the Mountaineers squandered that advantage through inefficient shot-taking—46 missed attempts told a damaging story. The Orange's answer was simple and lethal: they launched three-pointers with confidence, connecting on 14 successful attempts and forcing the defense into uncomfortable positions.
The game's decisive arc shifted in the second half when Buddy Boeheim ignited. After a quiet start, the Orange's 6-foot-6 shooting star accounted for 22 of his 25 points after intermission, providing the clutch scoring that kept Syracuse ahead when West Virginia pressed. Both teams managed similar turnover rates—Syracuse with 15 and West Virginia with 14—indicating a relatively clean game despite high stakes. The margin stayed razor-thin throughout, a testament to both teams' resolve.
At 75-72, Syracuse escaped with the narrowest of victories. The Orange's deep-range expertise and measured decision-making overcame West Virginia's size advantage. Every crossover, every screen, every three-point attempt in this neutral-court battle is preserved in the Gameprint visualization—a geometric map of how timing and shooting touch authored an improbable upset.
Game highlights: Syracuse's 14 three-pointers fueled the upset, Buddy Boeheim erupted for 22 second-half points, West Virginia misfired on 46 shots despite 43-rebound advantage, clutch free-throw execution separated the teams in a three-point finish
Summary written with AI from the official play-by-play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Syracuse Orange play West Virginia Mountaineers?
Syracuse Orange played West Virginia Mountaineers in the Second Round on March 21, 2021 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
What was the final score of Syracuse Orange vs West Virginia Mountaineers?
The final score was Syracuse Orange 75, West Virginia Mountaineers 72.
What does the Syracuse Orange vs West Virginia Mountaineers Gameprint show?
Every possession — made shots, threes, free throws, misses and turnovers — from the official play-by-play of this game, laid out in order from tip-off to the final whistle, in your choice of team colors.
Is this a good gift for a Syracuse Orange or West Virginia Mountaineers fan?
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Can I gift this to someone who was at the game?
Absolutely. If a friend or family member attended Syracuse Orange vs West Virginia Mountaineers, a Gameprint turns that memory into wall art — the actual plays from the game they watched live. Customize the colors to make it personal.
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Syracuse vs West Virginia in numbers
- 2 lead changes
- 1 time tied
- 14-point largest lead (Syracuse)
- 10–0 run, the longest of the game (Syracuse)
- 25 made threes (Syracuse 14, West Virginia 11)
- 16 made free throws (Syracuse 7, West Virginia 9)
West Virginia erased a 14-point deficit to take the lead, but Syracuse won 75–72.
Counted from the play-by-play behind this print — every possession on the poster is one of these plays.
