Syracuse students agree: This game came together quick.
Syracuse put together this game seemingly within a week. But Northeastern wants a game and so does Syracuse. So the Huskies took a bus over I-90 to Syracuse to take on the Orange in the Dome. And with the team at full strength (minus Sidibe) coming of a monster win at Boston College, Syracuse is primed to have another big non-conference win.
Syracuse had a massive offensive day, earning their biggest win margin in an ACC game ever, as well has having all five starters in double digits, with Allen Griffin leading the way with 22 points. Syracuse had everything rolling, both inside and outside, and moved the ball extremely well. I expect that should continue today. Obviously the thing to watch out for is the continued good play of Joe Girard after a rough start to the year. Either way, Syracuse has moved the ball extremely well all season, getting 23 assists as a team against BC, and staying above 15 in every game of the season. Syracuse should do the same today as well. Northeastern has only played two games this season, both against UMass after a home and home. Previously Northeastern had games against Maine and UMass Lowell cancelled. However, in those two games, the Huskies only hit 12 of 34 shots from three. Northeastern is a team that prefers to do their damage in the lane, and they hit over 50% from two. As long as Syracuse manages to stay out of foul trouble, and play remotely solid defense, forcing Northeastern to take way more shots than they should, Syracuse should cruise to another big win. And I think that's exactly what will happen. Syracuse by 24.
This game is available on The ACC Network at 3:00pm. With the odd start time, pretend it's the ACC Tournament or something and sneak some views from your phone when the boss isn't watching. As always, GO ORANGE!
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