Syracuse defeats Northeastern 91-83

Syracuse Serves Up Thrilling 91-83 Victory Over Northeastern

In a tightly contested non-conference matchup, the Syracuse Orange (7-0) demonstrated their home-court advantage with a hard-fought 91-83 win over visiting Northeastern Huskies (4-2).

At halftime, the Orange led by a narrow 10-point margin, 41-31. However, they managed to maintain control and extend their lead throughout the second half, ultimately building a comfortable 8-point advantage with just minutes remaining.

Naithan George was instrumental in Syracuse's victory, scoring 22 points on an efficient 62.5% shooting percentage from the field, while also contributing six assists and eight rebounds. His all-around performance helped secure crucial wins for his team.

On the other hand, Ryan Williams led Northeastern's effort with 20 points, showcasing his accuracy with a 2-4 three-point record (80%). He was aided by Xander Alarie, who tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Mike Loughnane chipped in seven assists from behind the bench.

Advanced statistics painted a clear picture of Syracuse's superiority. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 51.0%, outpacing Northeastern's 48.0% mark. The Orange also demonstrated their ability to capitalize on fast breaks, converting 19 opportunities into points, while their opponents managed just 21 successful fast break attempts.

In the end, Syracuse emerged victorious, serving up a convincing win over Northeastern and reinforcing their position as one of the top teams in college basketball.