Syracuse defeats Stonehill 77-48

Syracuse Dominates Stonehill in Statement Win

The JMA Wireless Dome was abuzz with energy as the Syracuse Orange hosted the visiting Stonehill Seahawks in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday night. The Orange, looking to make a statement in their home arena, delivered just that – a convincing 77-48 victory over the Seahawks.

From the opening tip-off, it was clear that this game would be a blowout of monumental proportions. Syracuse's home court advantage proved to be too much for Stonehill, as the Orange took an early 12-6 lead and never looked back. The largest lead of the night came with 5:30 remaining in the second half, when Syracuse boasted a staggering 31-point difference.

The game was never competitive, with Stonehill struggling to find its footing against Syracuse's stifling defense. Meanwhile, the Orange exploited their opponents' lack of depth on both ends of the floor, using their speed and agility to get into the paint for easy baskets.

Naithan George led the way for Syracuse, scoring 22 points on 3-5 three-point shooting and 58.3% field goal percentage. William Kyle III chipped in with 10 rebounds and 3 points, while J.J. Starling dished out 4 assists and scored 20 points.

For Stonehill, Davante Hackett struggled to find his mark from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 6 attempts. Despite a strong effort from Hermann Koffi, who chipped in with 10 points and 5 rebounds, the Seahawks couldn't keep pace with Syracuse's high-powered offense.

The advanced statistics painted an even more convincing picture of Syracuse's dominance. The Orange shot 48% from the field, while their opponents managed just 26%. Syracuse also outrebounded Stonehill 42-40 and committed a paltry 5 turnovers to their opponent's 15.

As the final buzzer sounded, the JMA Wireless Dome erupted in cheers as the Orange celebrated a convincing victory. The win marked a statement of intent from Syracuse, who look poised to make some noise in the ACC next season.

Box Score:

Syracuse (HOME): 77

Stonehill (AWAY): 48

Game Leaders:

Syracuse:

* Naithan George: 22 points, 3-5 three-point shooting

* J.J. Starling: 20 points, 4 assists

* William Kyle III: 10 rebounds, 3 points

Stonehill:

* Davante Hackett: 12 points, 3-6 three-point shooting

* Hermann Koffi: 10 points, 5 rebounds