Syracuse’s struggles continued into the new year when it lost 88-87 to Notre Dame on Saturday evening. Despite the Orange (8-6, 1-2 Atlantic Coast) tying a program record with 15 made 3-pointers, the Fighting Irish (10-4, 1-2) used a layup and two late free throws to grab a lead in the final minutes that SU wouldn’t get back.

Our beat writers break down the Orange’s loss and what it means as the core of ACC play kicks in.