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Syracuse vs Louisville Final: 70-69 - Recap
Louisville was burned for 28 points by Joseph Girard III on Tuesday as Syracuse picked up a 70-69 win at KFC Yum! Center.
Syracuse did not, however, defeat Louisville against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks.
Judah Mintz had 16 points for Syracuse and Jesse Edwards chipped in with 12 points. Judah Mintz had 4 assists for them, while Jesse Edwards was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Louisville got a 20-point performance from El Ellis, who was supported by 19 points from Mike James. El Ellis had 9 assists in a losing cause for Louisville, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield grabbed 8 rebounds.
Syracuse was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Louisville had a 36-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Syracuse takes its act on the road to face Virginia looking for another win. For Louisville, they head home to face Wake Forest.