Syracuse Defeats Eastern Michigan 84-48 - Recap
Syracuse Defeats Eastern Michigan 84-48 - Recap
Syracuse cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Eastern Michigan out of the gym and running up an 84-48 score at Carrier Dome.
Syracuse won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 28-point spread as favorites.
Syracuse got 19 points from James Southerland and another 12 points from Brandon Triche. Scoop Jardine contributed 7 assists, while Rakeem Christmas cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan got a 19-point performance from Darrell Lampley, who was supported by 9 points from Matt Balkema. Antonio Green had 4 assists in a losing cause for Eastern Michigan, while J.R. Sims grabbed 4 rebounds.
Syracuse hit the break leading 32-24 before taking care of business in the second half.
Syracuse had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
