Louisville vs Syracuse: Home Court Advantage

0:00On March 3rd, Louisville faces Syracuse on Tuesday night, as both teams tried to snap losing streaks before the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. The Cardinals sit at 20 wins and 9 losses overall, 9 and 7 in conference play. The Orange are 15 and 14, with a 6 and 10 ACC mark. Louisville dropped two tough-row games last week, falling to North Carolina and Clemson. They struggled from beyond the arc and couldn't close out defensively in the late going. Still, the Cardinals boast a strong 14 and 2 record at home this season, which could give them a big boost. Syracuse has lost three in a row now, including a close one at Wake Forest, where they shot the ball well from three point range but faltered on. Defense again. That's been a season-long issue for the Orange, hurting them in key moments. Both coaches have pointed to defensive lapses and the need for toughness as major hurdles. Louisville dominated last year's matchup against Syracuse, winning by a wide margin after a string of earlier losses to them.

1:01This home game offers Louisville a chance to build momentum, while Syracuse desperately needs a road win to steady the ship heading into tournament. Time.