ncaab Game Recap
Syracuse Orange vs Virginia Tech Hokies Wrap - Syracuse Wins 71-69
Buddy Boeheim scored 26 points for Syracuse on Saturday, leading them to a 71-69 victory over Virginia Tech at Cassell Coliseum.
Syracuse was a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Elijah Hughes had 17 points for Syracuse and Marek Dolezaj chipped in with 11 points. Marek Dolezaj had 2 assists for them, while Marek Dolezaj was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Virginia Tech got 17 points from Nahiem Alleyne in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jalen Cone. Landers Nolley II contributed 7 assists for them, while Landers Nolley II had 6 rebounds.
Syracuse led at halftime, 36-29.
The rebound battle favored Syracuse as they grabbed 35 boards, while Virginia Tech only had 28
Next game, Syracuse takes its act on the road to face Notre Dame looking for another win. For Virginia Tech, they head home to face North Carolina.