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Niagara Falls 71-57 Against Syracuse - Game Recap
Syracuse grabbed a 71-57 win over Niagara on Saturday, behind a 19-point effort from Elijah Hughes at Carrier Dome.
Syracuse did not, however, defeat Niagara against the spread, which closed at -22.0 at most sportsbooks.
Syracuse got 15 points from Buddy Boeheim and another 10 points from Bourama Sidibe. Elijah Hughes contributed 9 assists, while Bourama Sidibe cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Niagara got 11 points from Nick MacDonald in a losing cause and another 10 points from Greg Kuakumensah. Justyn Rogers contributed 4 assists for them, while Greg Kuakumensah had 11 rebounds.
Syracuse led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-31.
Next game, Syracuse takes its act home to face Notre Dame looking for another win. For Niagara, they head home to face Fairfield.