Syracuse Makes Huskies Lay Down and Play Dead

Syracuse rides a very strong second half to victory against Northeastern.

S.U. outscores N.U. 51-32 in the second frame behind strong performances from Paul Harris and Scoop Jardine. Jardine scored 18 filling in for Eric Devendorf on seven of eleven shooting. Harris got the closest to a triple-double as any member of the Orange probably will all year. He hit the glass hard all game, grabbing 15 rebounds, scoring 19 points - many of those on put backs - and 7 assists.

The 'Cuse once again shot very well from the field and got to the free throw line a lot. They shot 57% from the field and got to the line an astounding 38 times. They struggled a bit at times from the charity strip at just 66%. Arinze Onuaku was the biggest culprit again missing half of his eight free throws.

Northeastern shot well from the floor in the first half which kept the game close. A Johnny Flynn bucket with a second left in the half game Syracuse the lead going into the locker room 44-42.

It didn't take long for the Orange to get going in the second half. A 14-5 run to start the second frame gave the Orange the lead they would relinquish.

It was a good day for the Orange in several areas they have struggled. Three point shooting has been issue, but not today. The 'Cuse sank four of nine shots from beyond the arch. They also kept the turnovers down in a high paced game, turning it over just ten times.

Next up? St. John's Wednesday in the Dome.