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Syracuse Defeats Wake Forest 72-63 - Recap

Jesse Edwards scored 27 points and chipped in with 20 rebounds for Syracuse on Saturday, leading them to a 72-63 victory over Wake Forest at JMA Wireless Dome.

Syracuse was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.0-point spread as a favorite.

Syracuse got 17 points from Judah Mintz and another 16 points from Joseph Girard III. Judah Mintz contributed 5 assists, while Jesse Edwards cleaned the glass with 20 rebounds.

Wake Forest got a 21-point performance from Tyree Appleby, who was supported by 11 points from Daivien Williamson. Tyree Appleby had 8 assists in a losing cause for Wake Forest, while Andrew Carr grabbed 8 rebounds.

Syracuse was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-34.