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Syracuse prevails 72-58 over Colgate in the Carrier Dome

Syracuse and Colgate tipped-off for the 170th time on Saturday.
Syracuse and Colgate tipped-off for the 170th time on Saturday. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Oshae Brissett scored a career high 20 points on Saturday.
Oshae Brissett scored a career high 20 points on Saturday. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Frank Howard was Syracuse's third leading scorer on the day with 18 points to go along with six assists.
Frank Howard was Syracuse's third leading scorer on the day with 18 points to go along with six assists. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Colgate sank 14 3-pointers against Syracuse on Saturday.
Colgate sank 14 3-pointers against Syracuse on Saturday. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Tyus Battle once again led the Orange in scoring with 24 points.
Tyus Battle once again led the Orange in scoring with 24 points. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle and Frank Howard had a busy day atop the 2-3 zone as Colgate launched 35 3-pointers.
Battle and Frank Howard had a busy day atop the 2-3 zone as Colgate launched 35 3-pointers. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle shot 8 of 18 from the field.
Battle shot 8 of 18 from the field. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Brissett attempts to lay in the ball. Syracuse scored 28 of its points in the paint against Colgate.
Brissett attempts to lay in the ball. Syracuse scored 28 of its points in the paint against Colgate. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle played all 40 minutes for the third straight game.
Battle played all 40 minutes for the third straight game. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse fired 19 shots from beyond the arc and converted on 7 of them.
Syracuse fired 19 shots from beyond the arc and converted on 7 of them. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Brissett went 5-7 from the charity stripe, contributing to SU's 15-22 mark overall.
Brissett went 5-7 from the charity stripe, contributing to SU's 15-22 mark overall. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
While Colgate hung around with Syracuse, only three of its players finished with double digit points.
While Colgate hung around with Syracuse, only three of its players finished with double digit points. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Marek Dolezaj, Paschal Chukwu and Battle run back on defense.
Marek Dolezaj, Paschal Chukwu and Battle run back on defense. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse's perimeter defense needs to be better going forward, Howard said postgame.
Syracuse's perimeter defense needs to be better going forward, Howard said postgame. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse and Colgate played in front of a official crowd of 21,380 fans.
Syracuse and Colgate played in front of a official crowd of 21,380 fans. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Syracuse allowed less than 60 points for the third time this season.
Syracuse allowed less than 60 points for the third time this season. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Howard turned the ball over 5 times.
Howard turned the ball over 5 times. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor
Battle and Syracuse will travel to Georgetown next Saturday for a 12:30 p.m. tip-off.
Battle and Syracuse will travel to Georgetown next Saturday for a 12:30 p.m. tip-off. Sabrina Koenig | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Sabrina Koenig Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse (8-1) escaped its matchup with Colgate (3-6) on Saturday with a 72-58 victory in the Carrier Dome. Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett led the way in scoring with 24 and 20 points respectively. Syracuse allowed Colgate to accumulate 14 3-pointers on Saturday, which amounted for 72 percent of the Raiders scoring. Here are the best images from Saturday’s victory.

Published on December 9, 2017 at 8:21 pm

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