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Syracuse Escapes Close Call Against Northeastern
21 Dec
Summary
- Syracuse narrowly defeated Northeastern in a close basketball game.
- Key players for Syracuse included Kiyan Anthony and Tevin George.
- Northeastern's Ryan Williams led scoring with 20 points.
Syracuse narrowly defeated Northeastern with a final score of 84-77, extending their home record to 7-1 this season. The Orange saw significant contributions from Kiyan Anthony, who scored 18 points off the bench, and Tevin George, who led the team with 22 points, 12 of which came in the first half. Northeastern put up a resilient fight, with Ryan Williams scoring 20 points, Zander Alarie adding 19, and Youri Fritz contributing 17, though Williams and Fritz fouled out late in the game.
The game was competitive throughout, with Syracuse building a notable lead in the first half, extending it to 31-20 and later to 41-31 by halftime. Northeastern managed to narrow the deficit in the second half, trailing by only five points, 82-77, with under two minutes remaining after a layup. However, crucial free throws from George sealed the win for Syracuse.
Despite Syracuse's historical struggles with free throws, they made a strong showing in the first half, converting 13 of 14 attempts. This game marked the first of five consecutive road games for Northeastern, who now hold a 2-4 record away from home. Syracuse continues to perform well at home, aiming to maintain their strong season.
