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Syracuse Downs Cornell 82-72 - Match Report
Syracuse got a 23-point performance from Donnie Freeman, who added 12 rebounds as Syracuse ran past Cornell 82-72 on Wednesday at JMA Wireless Dome.
Syracuse won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites.
Syracuse got 19 points from Elijah Moore and another 12 points from J.J. Starling. Donnie Freeman contributed 3 assists, while Donnie Freeman cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Cornell got 17 points from Guy Ragland Jr. in a losing cause and another 16 points from Nazir Williams. Nazir Williams contributed 4 assists for them, while Ryan Kiachian had 6 rebounds.
Syracuse led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Syracuse had a 44-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Syracuse heads into a battle against Tennessee. Cornell, meanwhile, will have their next action against Colgate.