SU basketball victories on the hardwood also mean a win for the local economy.

Many bars and restaurants in our region welcome fans for tournament games but most say business is always better during SU games.

From Armory Square to Destiny USA, many offer drink and food specials along with contests and raffles.

SU's latest win guarantees another game on Friday night against Texas Christian University.

Bar managers we spoke with say business increases the deeper the Orange go into the tournament.

"I love working SU games because it's just sometimes you'll have shifts where there's not much going on, it's still a good shift, but when SU plays it's exciting and everyone has a good time, it's fun to work with,” said World of Beer Syracuse Manager Alexis Riley.

Destiny USA officials said they will offer free valet parking to Cuse fans wearing orange on Friday night.

SU takes on TCU on Friday in the Round of 64 at 9-40 on CBS.