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Cornell Falls 80-68 Against Syracuse - Game Recap

Buddy Boeheim scored 22 points leading Syracuse to a 80-68 victory over Cornell at Carrier Dome on Wednesday.

Bettors who backed Syracuse were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -15.0.

Cole Swider had 21 points for Syracuse and Jimmy Boeheim chipped in with 16 points. Joseph Girard III had 5 assists for them, while Jesse Edwards was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Cornell got a 20-point performance from Keller Boothby, who was supported by 16 points from Guy Ragland Jr.. Greg Dolan had 5 assists in a losing cause for Cornell, while Dean Noll grabbed 7 rebounds.

Syracuse led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Cornell had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Syracuse takes its act home to face Virginia looking for another win. For Cornell, they head home to face Dartmouth.