ncaab Game Recap
California Falls 75-66 to Syracuse - Recap
Syracuse grabbed a 75-66 win over California on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Lucas Taylor at Haas Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Syracuse were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
J.J. Starling had 18 points for Syracuse and Jaquan Carlos chipped in with 8 points. J.J. Starling had 4 assists for them, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
California got a 20-point performance from Jovan Blacksher Jr., who was supported by 20 points from Jeremiah Wilkinson. Rytis Petraitis had 2 assists in a losing cause for California, while Rytis Petraitis grabbed 8 rebounds.
Syracuse was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Syracuse had a 39-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Syracuse heads into a battle against Duke. California, meanwhile, will have their next action against NC State.