Preseason NIT - Syracuse vs Virginia Tech Final: 69-58 - Recap
Preseason NIT - Syracuse vs Virginia Tech Final: 69-58 - Recap
Virginia Tech was victimized for 20 points and 10 rebounds by Kris Joseph as Syracuse defeated them 69-58 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Syracuse won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 10-point spread as favorites.
Syracuse got 18 points from Brandon Triche and another 12 points from C.J. Fair. Brandon Triche contributed 6 assists, while Kris Joseph cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Virginia Tech got a 17-point performance from Jarell Eddie, who was supported by 14 points from Erick Green. Jarell Eddie had 5 assists in a losing cause for Virginia Tech, while Dorian Finney-Smith grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Virginia Tech were victorious, as the score was 29-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Syracuse as they grabbed 32 boards, while Virginia Tech only had 27.

