ncaab Game Recap
Battle 4 Atlantis - Auburn Defeats Syracuse 89-68 - Recap
Syracuse was run off the court by Auburn on Friday as they blasted them 89-68 at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort.
Auburn was the ATS victor, as they covered the -5.5-point spread as a favorite.
Auburn got 22 points from Jabari Smith and another 15 points from K.D. Johnson. Wendell Green Jr. contributed 7 assists, while Jaylin Williams cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Syracuse got a 17-point performance from Jesse Edwards, who was supported by 17 points from Cole Swider. Symir Torrence had 5 assists in a losing cause for Syracuse, while Jesse Edwards grabbed 6 rebounds.
Auburn led at halftime, 43-34.
Auburn had a 36-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Auburn heads into a battle against Central Florida. Syracuse, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.