Syracuse started its Big East schedule with a loss to Pittsburgh , but wins at Marquette and versus Villanova and a narrow escape against Cincinnati . The win against the Bearcats would prove to be the calm before the storm , as Syracuse then lost to St. Johns , blew a 14-point lead at Louisville , and gave up 103 points in a loss to Notre Dame in the Carrier Dome . Seemingly a lock for the NCAA Tournament at the beginning of the season , the Orange was now a bubble-team . After winning against DePaul and then losing at Connecticut , Nichols scored a career-high 37 points in a two-point win against St. Johns
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2006–07 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team