It's cuse week a week dedicated to hating syracuse our rivals so here's a little history lesson
Feb. 13, 1980
Georgetown 52, Syracuse 50
Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY
The last home game at Manley Field House was supposed to be a celebration of the nation's longest win streak (57) and Syracuse's near clinching of the Big East regular season crown. Down 14 at the half, the Hoyas went on a 15-5 run late in the game. A goaltending call against the Orange tied the score at 50, and Eric Floyd is fouled on an errant SU toss with :05 left. Floyd's free throws are good, and Georgetown's upset of #3-ranked Syracuse breaks the hallowed "Streak". Thompson's legendary quote in the post-game press conference still rings in the ears of Orangebloods: "Manley Field House is officially closed." Thus began the greatest rivalry in Eastern basketball.
Georgetown 52, Syracuse 50
Manley Field House, Syracuse, NY
The last home game at Manley Field House was supposed to be a celebration of the nation's longest win streak (57) and Syracuse's near clinching of the Big East regular season crown. Down 14 at the half, the Hoyas went on a 15-5 run late in the game. A goaltending call against the Orange tied the score at 50, and Eric Floyd is fouled on an errant SU toss with :05 left. Floyd's free throws are good, and Georgetown's upset of #3-ranked Syracuse breaks the hallowed "Streak". Thompson's legendary quote in the post-game press conference still rings in the ears of Orangebloods: "Manley Field House is officially closed." Thus began the greatest rivalry in Eastern basketball.