Syracuse vs Connecticut Wrap - Syracuse Wins 71-69
Syracuse vs Connecticut Wrap - Syracuse Wins 71-69
Syracuse got 21 points from Kris Joseph en route to a 71-69 victory over Connecticut on Saturday at Gampel Pavilion.
Syracuse won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the 4.5-point spread.
Syracuse got 11 points from Fab Melo and another 10 points from Dion Waiters. Scoop Jardine contributed 6 assists, while Fab Melo cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Connecticut got a 19-point performance from Jeremy Lamb, who was supported by 15 points from Andre Drummond. Shabazz Napier had 7 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Andre Drummond grabbed 13 rebounds.
Syracuse led at halftime, 43-29.
Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-37.

