A balanced offensive performance, with four of SU’s starters and bench forward Quincy Guerrier reaching double-figures in points, led the Orange over North Florida on Saturday at the Dome. Syracuse was out-rebounded by the Ospreys (37 to 35) and held only a two-point lead at halftime. However, a 47 point second half lifted the Orange to a 12 point victory.
Here are the best shots from Syracuse’s 82-70 win over the Ospreys:
Joe Girard III finished four of 10 from 3, and ended with 14 points and six assists.
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The Orange moved to 6-2 at home, while the Ospreys fell to 1-6 on the road.
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Despite five Orange players reaching double-figures in points, Elijah Hughes once again led Syracuse with 18.
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North Florida finished shooting 40% from the field, while Syracuse shot 45.8%.
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Despite fouling out, Marek Dolezaj finished with 17 points, eight assists and five rebounds.
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Both Buddy Boeheim and Girard finished 4 for 10 on 3-point shots.
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Buddy Boeheim finished with six rebounds, his highest total of the season.
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Buddy Boeheim, Girard and Hughes all played the entire contest.
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Girard had six assists Saturday, second only to Dolezaj, who finished with eight.
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Led by guard J.T. Escobar, who finished with 19 points, the Ospreys were down only two points at half.
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Syracuse committed 16 personal fouls.
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Syracuse committed only four turnovers all game, while North Florida turned the ball over 12 times.
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The Orange finished 18/24 on free throws and Dolezaj went 7/7 from the line.
Jordan Phelps | Staff PhotographerPublished on December 22, 2019 at 12:01 am
