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Syracuse Orange vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Wrap - Syracuse Wins 80-63

Georgia Tech was scorched by Joseph Girard III for 28 points as Syracuse defeated them 80-63 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Syracuse won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.

Syracuse got 18 points from Maliq Brown and another 14 points from Jesse Edwards. Joseph Girard III contributed 7 assists, while Jesse Edwards cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Georgia Tech got 17 points from Dallan 'Deebo' Coleman in a losing cause and another 13 points from Miles Kelly. Deivon Smith contributed 7 assists for them, while Jalon Moore had 5 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Syracuse were victorious, as the score was 40-34 at the break.

Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-23.

Syracuse looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the North Carolina. Georgia Tech will aim to get back on the winning track at Clemson.