Article: Syracuse: No Big East Bye, But NCAAs Nearly Certain.

Byline: Mike Anthony

Mar. 4--It wasn't more than a few weeks ago, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said Monday, that his team was booed at the Carrier Dome. "That's tough to take," he said. The Orange had lost four of five and looked as if they would have to generate some more Madison Square Garden magic in order to make the NCAA Tournament. Last season, Gerry McNamara led the ninth-seeded Orange to the Big East tournament title, an improbable run of four victories in four days that vaulted them into the dance.

That won't be needed this year. Syracuse essentially secured its spot Monday with a 72-58 victory over Georgetown. It was the fifth victory in a ...

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