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Gallery: Syracuse men’s basketball tops Monmouth, 71-50

Frank Howard directs Syracuse's offense. The point guard finished with eight points and six assists.
Frank Howard directs Syracuse's offense. The point guard finished with eight points and six assists. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Andrew White drives past a Monmouth defender as center Dajuan Coleman sets a pick on the other side. White scored 18 points but none came in the second half.
Andrew White drives past a Monmouth defender as center Dajuan Coleman sets a pick on the other side. White scored 18 points but none came in the second half. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
White dribbles into the lane. He's averaging 18 points per game through Syracuse's first three contests.
White dribbles into the lane. He's averaging 18 points per game through Syracuse's first three contests. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Taurean Thompson drives baseline on Monmouth's Collin Stewart. Thompson was SU's second leading scorer in the game with 12 points.
Taurean Thompson drives baseline on Monmouth's Collin Stewart. Thompson was SU's second leading scorer in the game with 12 points. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
John Gillon uses his body to protect the ball and get around Monmouth's Justin Robinson.
John Gillon uses his body to protect the ball and get around Monmouth's Justin Robinson. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
White elevates for a jump shot over Robinson. He was 3-of-9 from 3-point range.
White elevates for a jump shot over Robinson. He was 3-of-9 from 3-point range. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Half of White's points came on 3-pointers.
Half of White's points came on 3-pointers. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Monmouth's Micah Seaborn launches a jumper in the corner as Syracuse's defense collapses on him.
Monmouth's Micah Seaborn launches a jumper in the corner as Syracuse's defense collapses on him. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Tyus Battle runs an Orange fastbreak down the court. Battle was 3-for-4 from deep and had nine points.
Tyus Battle runs an Orange fastbreak down the court. Battle was 3-for-4 from deep and had nine points. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Battle gets off a floater while taking contact from two Hawks defenders.
Battle gets off a floater while taking contact from two Hawks defenders. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Tyler Roberson backs down a Hawks defender. Roberson grabbed four rebounds and had six points.
Tyler Roberson backs down a Hawks defender. Roberson grabbed four rebounds and had six points. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
A loose ball carries out of bounds as Paschal Chukwu (13), Tyler Lydon (20) and others look on.
A loose ball carries out of bounds as Paschal Chukwu (13), Tyler Lydon (20) and others look on. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Gillon hoisted five 3-pointers and made just one on the night.
Gillon hoisted five 3-pointers and made just one on the night. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim and head athletic trainer Brad Pike check on Thompson. The freshman was unable to put any pressure on his left foot after tumbling to the ground with just under two minutes left in the game.
Jim Boeheim and head athletic trainer Brad Pike check on Thompson. The freshman was unable to put any pressure on his left foot after tumbling to the ground with just under two minutes left in the game. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
The Hawks' Micah Seaborn fights off a steal attempt from White as several other Orange defenders crash toward him.
The Hawks' Micah Seaborn fights off a steal attempt from White as several other Orange defenders crash toward him. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Howard lets a floater from the lane go.
Howard lets a floater from the lane go. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Robinson puts up a shot over the outstretched arm of Coleman.
Robinson puts up a shot over the outstretched arm of Coleman. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
White manufactured the majority of Syracuse's offense early in the game, scoring 18 points in the first half.
White manufactured the majority of Syracuse's offense early in the game, scoring 18 points in the first half. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said after the game that Monmouth is probably an NCAA Tournament team.
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said after the game that Monmouth is probably an NCAA Tournament team. Tony D. Curtis | Staff Photographer

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By Tony D. Curtis Staff Photographer

No. 18 Syracuse (3-0) downed Monmouth, 71-50, Friday night in the Carrier Dome. Andrew White scored all 18 of his points in the first half to lead SU. Frank Howard chipped in eight points and six assists, Tyus Battle nine points on three 3s, Tyler Roberson four rebounds and six points, and Tauren Thompson 12 points.

SU plays next on Nov. 22 against South Carolina in the Dome.

Published on November 18, 2016 at 11:03 pm
Contact Tony: ajcurtis@syr.edu

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