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Syracuse Downs Rider 87-52 - Match Report

Syracuse cruised to victory on Saturday, running Rider out of the gym and running up a 87-52 score at Carrier Dome.

Syracuse was a -24.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Syracuse got 23 points from Alan Griffin and another 21 points from Joseph Girard III. Kadary Richmond contributed 6 assists, while Woody Newton cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Rider got a 20-point performance from Dwight Murray Jr., who was supported by 9 points from Christian Ings. Dwight Murray Jr. had 6 assists in a losing cause for Rider, while Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson grabbed 8 rebounds.

Syracuse led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-24.

Syracuse heads into a battle against Rutgers. Rider, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. John's.