Recap - Syracuse Defeats Cincinnati 67-52
Recap - Syracuse Defeats Cincinnati 67-52
Syracuse earned a 67-52 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, getting 15 points from Rick Jackson at Carrier Dome.
Syracuse was the ATS victor, as they covered the 7.5-point spread as a favorite.
Scoop Jardine had 11 points for Syracuse and Brandon Triche chipped in with 11 points. Scoop Jardine had 7 assists for them, while Rick Jackson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Cincinnati got 18 points from Dion Dixon in a losing cause and another 11 points from Sean Kilpatrick. Cashmere Wright contributed 4 assists for them, while Ibrahima Thomas had 8 rebounds.
Syracuse hit the break leading 35-31 before taking care of business in the second half.
Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-28.
