3️⃣3️⃣ years ago, Indiana edged Syracuse to win its fifth NCAA crown. | Big Ten Network

NATIONAL CHAMPS‼️ #OTD in 1987, Keith Smart's heroics sent Indiana to its fifth natty 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 #B1GMBBall | Big Ten Network

On this date (3/21/1987): Rony Seikaly’s magical March continued with 26 points and 11 rebounds to send Syracuse to the Final Four with a 79-75 win vs. North Carolina at the Meadowlands Arena. Sherman Douglas had 14 points and 9 assists, while Greg Monroe had 12 points and Howard Triche added 10. Derrick Coleman recorded a game-high 14 rebounds to go with his 8 points and 3 blocks. Box Score: https://bit.ly/2UpfG25 | Syracuse Orange

Check out highlights from the season-opening victory | Syracuse Football

On this date (3/19/1987): Rony Seikaly dominated with 33 points to lead the Orange over Florida, 87-81, in the regional semifinal in East Rutherford, NJ. The starting five accounted for all the 'Cuse points: Howard Triche (17 pts), Derrick Coleman (15 pts, 9 reb), Greg Monroe (12 pts), Sherman Douglas (10 pts, 10 ast). | Syracuse Orange