Video of Syracuse vs Oklahoma - 2003 Regional Finals

• Final Score: Syracuse: 63, Oklahoma: 47
• NCAA Tournament Game: 2003 Regional Finals
• Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York

No. 3 seed Syracuse routed No.1 seed Oklahoma 63-47 in a game that was expected to be much closer. Instead, Syracuse played tight zone defense the entire game and never let the Sooners get into the game. Future NBA star Carmelo Anthony led the night with 20 points and 10 boards. The Orangemen later took out Texas and Kansas in later rounds to become the 2003 National Champion.

NCAA Tournament Video Highlights

• Carmelo Anthony sets the tone with a pretty turn around jumper, and a steal that leads to a layup for Kueth Duany. (Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse)
• De’Angleo Alexander gives the Sooners their only lead with a three pointer. (De’Angelo Alexander, Oklahoma)
• A steal by Gerry McNamara leads to a layup from Carmelo Anthony as part of a 141 run which gave Syracuse a 30 18 lead. (Gerry McNamara, Syracuse)
• Blake Johnston gets a steal and Kevin Bookout dunks to keep the game close before halftime. (Blake Johnston, Oklahoma)
• Gerry McNamara dishes an alleyoop to Hakim Warrick to start the second half. (Hakim Warrick, Syracuse)
• Gerry McNamara knocks down a three to give Syracuse their biggest lead 3820. (Gerry McNamara, Syracuse)
• Carmelo Anthony battles down low and scores to put Syracuse back up by 12 points. (Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse)
• Jabarhi Brown gets a put back dunk as part of an Oklahoma run. (Jabarhi Brown, Oklahoma)
• Hakim Warrick ends the Sooners run with a dunk. (Hakim Warrick, Syracuse)
• Warrick feeds Carmelo Anthony the ball for a monster dunk and breaks the back of the Sooners for good. (Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse)