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Syracuse basketball, with UVA win, ‘can earn a place on the national map’

Syracuse basketball (Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports)

Two national pundits are highlighting the importance of Monday night’s game between Syracuse basketball and top-10 Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., as it pertains to the Orange’s post-season resume.

The ‘Cuse (9-4, 3-3) picked up its first victory over a nationally ranked foe over the weekend, as the Orange trounced Virginia Tech inside the Carrier Dome.

Now Syracuse basketball is set to duel with Atlantic Coast Conference leader UVA on Monday evening at 7 pm. The Cavaliers (10-2, 6-0), newly minted in the Associated Press top-25 poll as the No.