Pittsburgh continued its surprising run by defeating Syracuse in overtime, 55-54, in last night's second semifinal.

Carlisle defeated Syracuse, 9-4 in a game in Buffalo.

The Eagles defeated Georgetown and Syracuse in their first two games.

Michigan defeated Syracuse, 15-0, on a field inches deep in mud, with rain falling throughout the game.

Villanova has never defeated Syracuse in the Big East tournament, losing five consecutive times.

The Vols opening game was on the road for the first time since 1998, when they defeated Syracuse.

Meanwhile, the Miami Hurricanes, who defeated Syracuse, made an equally compelling argument for playing in the national championship game.

Connecticut defeated Syracuse in the final, 69-64 to earn their third Big East Tournament championship.

He did not play when Kentucky defeated Syracuse in last year's national championship game.

The Wolverines then defeated Syracuse by a score of 61-56 in the Final Four.