Recap - Syracuse Defeats Providence 81-74
Recap - Syracuse Defeats Providence 81-74
Kris Joseph went off for 27 points and added 5 rebounds leading Syracuse over Providence, 81-74, on Tuesday at Carrier Dome.
Syracuse did not, however, defeat Providence against the spread, which closed at 13 at most sportsbooks.
Syracuse got 21 points from Scoop Jardine and another 15 points from Brandon Triche. Scoop Jardine contributed 7 assists, while Rick Jackson cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.
Providence got 27 points from Marshon Brooks in a losing cause and another 12 points from Gerard Coleman. Vincent Council contributed 7 assists for them, while Bilal Dixon had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Syracuse were victorious, as the score was 42-32 at the break.
Syracuse had a 37-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
