Syracuse, despite free throw issues, wins thrilling 2 OT game against Cal (Donna Ditota’s Quick Hits)
Updated: Feb. 11, 2026, 9:53 p.m.Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) is slapped in the face by California Golden Bears guard DeJuan Campbell (1) with center Milos Ilic (8) at the JMA Wireless Dome Wednesday Feb. 11, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com By Donna Ditota | dditota@syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. - So quite a news day. In flurry of the John Wildhack retirement announcement, there was a game to be played. Syracuse and California met in the JMA Wireless Dome. It was the second time these teams have played each other since Cal joined the ACC. Last year, we were in Berkeley for the game. Also, this game came with a twist...