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Recap - Syracuse Defeats North Carolina State 76-73
Syracuse earned a 76-73 victory over North Carolina State on Sunday, getting 19 points from Alan Griffin at Carrier Dome.
Syracuse did not, however, defeat North Carolina State against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Buddy Boeheim had 17 points for Syracuse and Kadary Richmond chipped in with 14 points. Marek Dolezaj had 6 assists for them, while Quincy Guerrier was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
North Carolina State got a 24-point performance from Jericole Hellems, who was supported by 17 points from Manny Bates. Braxton Beverly had 4 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina State, while Manny Bates grabbed 14 rebounds.
Syracuse was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored North Carolina State as they grabbed 32 boards, while Syracuse only had 30
Next game, Syracuse takes its act home to face Louisville looking for another win. For North Carolina State, they head home to face Virginia.