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Maui Invitational - Tennessee Downs Syracuse 73-56 - Match Report
Tennessee got 17 points from Dalton Knecht en route to a 73-56 victory over Syracuse on Monday at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Bettors who backed Tennessee were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.0 at sportsbooks.
Josiah-Jordan James had 15 points for Tennessee and Jonas Aidoo chipped in with 14 points. Santiago Vescovi had 5 assists for them, while Josiah-Jordan James was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Syracuse got 16 points from Chris Bell in a losing cause and another 15 points from Judah Mintz. J.J. Starling contributed 5 assists for them, while Justin Taylor had 7 rebounds.
Tennessee led at halftime, 30-26.
The rebound battle favored Tennessee as they grabbed 44 boards, while Syracuse only had 28
Tennessee heads into a battle against North Carolina. Syracuse, meanwhile, will have their next action against LSU.