Syracuse vs Valparaiso Back
Syracuse Orange Basketball
Valparaiso Beacons
2 games
Syracuse 2-0
DATE   Opposing Coach   Score Starters Notes
12/21/1963
H
Paul Meadows
W
100-66
Duffy, Vernick, Trobridge, Richards, Bing Richards 26 pts, 11 reb, Bing 10 reb
11/24/2002
H
Scott Drew
W
81-66
McNamara, Duany, Forth, Warrick, Anthony Anthony 28 pts

The Syracuse Orangemen and Valparaiso Crusaders first met in 1963, with the Orangemen winning easily 100-66 behind Chuck Richards 26 points and sophomore Dave Bing's 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

The two teams would not meet again for 39 years until 2002. This time the Orangemen beat Valpo 81-66 behind freshman sensation Carmelo Anthony and his 28 points.

Valparaiso changed the team nickname to Beacons in 2021.

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