Hofstra faces Syracuse, seeks another 'statement win'

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Syracuse only has to look to an ACC rival to be reminded of the potential threat posted by mid-major Hofstra.

The Orange will continue a lengthy homestand Saturday afternoon, when they host Hofstra in a battle of New York programs.

Syracuse returned from a nine-day layoff Thursday night, when the Orange fended off an upset bid by visiting Saint Joseph's to