NIT GameThread: Syracuse Orange (18-14) vs. UNC-Greensboro Spartans (25-9)

Despite the disappointment of missing the NCAA Tournament, the Syracuse Orange (18-14, 10-8) still have games to play in the NIT. Their first opponent is the UNC-Greensboro Spartans (25-9, 14-4), who they were supposed to take on yesterday until a snowstorm derailed that plan. UNCG coach Wes Miller clowned himself on Twitter when the announcement was made, further complicating this non-rivalry.

So now we tip off this evening instead. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET at the Carrier Dome -- get there safe, CNY residents (if you plan on going). If you're watching from home, it'll be on ESPN2.

Before the game tips off, here are some reading materials you may want to spend some time with:

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  Should we even play NIT games at the Carrier Dome?
  
  
  Can the Orange "finally" win it all in the NIT?
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  Ben previewed the matchup, and what how SU matches up with UNCG
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  If Syracuse wins tonight, they'll have to face a tough Ole Miss squad
  
  A game like this is a golden opportunity for Taurean Thompson
  
  We spoke to Mid-Major Madness about what to expect from this matchup
  
  
  Everything you need to know about this game: time, TV, history, odds & more
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  Before the NIT started, we looked at all the other teams in this regional bracket
  
  We try to predict what happens in this one (and so do you)

Leave your pre-, in- and post-game comments here in the thread. And G'ORANGE!