![The Syracuse Orange defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers 34-18.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Sports/2018/Football/Camping-World-Bowl/DSC_1166-6-768x565.jpg)
The Orange exploded in the fourth quarter to guarantee a Syracuse victory.
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Syracuse’s coach is one of only 12 black head coaches in FBS. Players and experts explain the significance.
![Eric Dungey runs against Louisville's defense in the Orange's win on Nov. 9, 2018.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Sports/2018/Football/Louisville-1109-REALR-ES/11092018_Steinman_LouisvilleSyracuseFootball-14-768x512.jpg)
Commentary: Syracuse has the motivation to come out on top against West Virginia.
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This is the Orange’s first win since the Dec. 8 contest against Georgetown.
![Cooper Dawson (right with hat) brought his close friend Kingsley Feinman (left with hat) to help him announce what college he planned to sign with.](https://www.thenewshouse.com/wp-content/uploads/Unorganized/cooper-dawson-768x512.jpg)
Cooper Dawson, a defensive lineman recruit from South Carolina, allows his close friend Kingsley Feinman to share the moment.
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The Bulls went on a 16-6 run in the last seven minutes of the game.
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Miranda Drummond ended with a game-high 19 points.
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The Orange missed 12 free throws and went 16-48 in field goals.
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The Orange came back after a sloppy first half to score 50 points against the Hoyas.
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Strautmane had a game-high 17 points.