It was only an exhibition game, but it still has to raise some eyebrows.
Syracuse, a perennial Big East power that finds itself in the other receiving votes category of the AP Poll, lost to Division II Le Moyne, 82-79, on its home court on Monday night.
Le Moyne, which is also located in Syracuse, NY, was paced by Christopher Johnson, who scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half.
Three of those 22 came on a game-clinching 3-pointer from the wing with nine seconds left when the Dolphins trailed by one.
On the bright side for Syracuse, Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson was as good as advertised. The junior forward led all scorers with 34 points and was 3-for-5 from behind the arc.
The Orange showed why they are expected to be strong in the post with Arinze Onuaku, Rick Jackson and Kris Joseph all grabbing eight rebounds. Senior guard Andy Rautins chipped in with 13 points.
It's not time to panic yet for the Orange, and they will have a chance to get back on the right track in the in the opening game of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Nov. 9 vs. Albany. Orange head coach Jim Boeheim will be attempting to win his 800th game as a head coach in that matchup.
In the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, Syracuse will then play Robert Morris on Nov. 11. After that, it will travel to Madison Square Garden to face off against Pac-10 foe California, ranked No. 13. For extensive coverage of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, including a live blog from Madison Square Garden for the semifinals and finals, stay tuned to this blog.
Syracuse, a perennial Big East power that finds itself in the other receiving votes category of the AP Poll, lost to Division II Le Moyne, 82-79, on its home court on Monday night.
Le Moyne, which is also located in Syracuse, NY, was paced by Christopher Johnson, who scored 17 of his 22 points in the second half.
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On the bright side for Syracuse, Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson was as good as advertised. The junior forward led all scorers with 34 points and was 3-for-5 from behind the arc.
The Orange showed why they are expected to be strong in the post with Arinze Onuaku, Rick Jackson and Kris Joseph all grabbing eight rebounds. Senior guard Andy Rautins chipped in with 13 points.
It's not time to panic yet for the Orange, and they will have a chance to get back on the right track in the in the opening game of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Nov. 9 vs. Albany. Orange head coach Jim Boeheim will be attempting to win his 800th game as a head coach in that matchup.
In the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, Syracuse will then play Robert Morris on Nov. 11. After that, it will travel to Madison Square Garden to face off against Pac-10 foe California, ranked No. 13. For extensive coverage of the 2K Sports Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, including a live blog from Madison Square Garden for the semifinals and finals, stay tuned to this blog.
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