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Michael Carter-Williams says Syracuse has been, will be better than Georgetown

Long Beach State v Syracuse

SYRACUSE, NY - DECEMBER 6: Michael Carter-Williams #1 of the Syracuse Orange points as he reacts after a play during the game against the Long Beach State 49ers during the game at the Carrier Dome on December 6, 2012 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Nate Shron/Getty Images)

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For the last time as members of the Big East, No. 11 Georgetown will roll in to upstate New York and take on rival No. 8 Syracuse. Michael Carter-Williams didn’t wait until the 4 p.m. tip to add to the rivalry.

During the latest installment of The Mike and CJ Show -- aired on Syracuse.com -- the sophomore point guard didn’t hold back when talking about the series between the Orange and Hoyas.

“It’s a great rivalry,” said Carter-Williams. “We’ve always been better than them. Always will be better than them. And we just want to go out on top.”

Carter-Williams basically reiterated what former Cuse forward Kris Joseph said in a video message Carter-Williams and CJ Fair watched before Carter-Williams’ comments.

Record-wise, MCW is stating a fact. The Orange hold a 48-39 lead over the Hoyas in the series. However, Georgetown has won more Big East Conference titles and appeared in more Final Fours. Each program has one national title.

These comments made by the Syracuse point guard only add to Saturday’s matchup. Besides the rivalry game, this is for first place in the conference standings. Georgetown and Syracuse are tied with Marquette, who also plays Saturday. The Orange will also be running into one of the nation’s hottest teams with the Hoyas entering the Carrier Dome winners of eight straight.

Good news for Syracuse, though, as freshman DaJuan Coleman returned to practice on Thursday and will be available for Saturday against Georgetown, according to Mike Waters of The Post-Standard.

Syracuse and Georgetown meet for the last time as Big East foes on Mar. 9 in D.C.

Terrence is also the lead writer at NEHoopNews.com and can be followed on Twitter: @terrence_payne