Saint Joseph`s 63, at Syracuse 71

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive stands and offensive droughts, Syracuse used a decisive second-half push to pull away from Saint Joseph’s for a 71-63 victory in nonconference men’s basketball Thursday night at the Carrier Dome. A crowd of 12,584 saw the Orange improve to 5-3, while the Hawks fell to 6-4. The contest was a grind from the outset, with both teams struggling to find consistent scoring rhythm. Syracuse, however, leveraged its size and defensive presence, particularly from forward William Kyle, to create separation in the final 10 minutes. The Orange finished with seven blocked… Read more...