ncaab Game Recap
Legends Classic - Syracuse Falls 70-66 to Texas - Recap
Texas got 16 points from Arthur Kaluma en route to a 70-66 victory over Syracuse on Thursday at Barclays Center.
Texas won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread.
Tre Johnson had 16 points for Texas and Chendall Weaver chipped in with 10 points. Jordan Pope had 4 assists for them, while Arthur Kaluma was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Syracuse got 16 points from J.J. Starling in a losing cause and another 14 points from Eddie Lampkin Jr.. Eddie Lampkin Jr. contributed 6 assists for them, while Jyare Davis had 7 rebounds.
Texas was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Texas had a 33-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Delaware State. Syracuse will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cornell.