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NO CANE DO: Syracuse topples Hurricanes in Miami, 62-55 (full coverage)

Syracuse picked up a huge road victory to record their 18th win of the season defeating the Miami Hurricanes 62-55 on Saturday afternoon. The Orange were led by an 18 point, 6 assist effort from Frank Howard and a 16 point, 11 rebound outing from Oshae Brissett. Tyus Battle scored 13 including a huge late game three pointer and Marek Dolezaj added 11 points.

HIGHLIGHTS:

COACH BOEHEIM POST GAME:

MORE COVERAGE ONLINE:

Best and worst from Syracuse basketball at Miami (Syracuse.com)
Fan reactions to Syracuse’s 62-55 win over Miami (Daily Orange)
Frank Howard solves aggressive Miami defender (Syracuse.com)
Oshae Brissett is ‘scary good’ in win at Miami (Syracuse.com)
Dolezaj’s behind-the-back pass is highlight of freshman’s big day (video) (Syracuse.com)


PREVIEW:

Syracuse faces Miami on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12 p.m. in the Watsco Center. The Orange trail the Hurricanes by one game in the ACC standings and have the opportunity to pick up an important road victory. The game will be televised on CBS. Fans can also listen to the live broadcast on the Syracuse IMG Radio Network. Syracuse dropped to 17-9 overall and 6-7 in league play after a 74-70 loss to NC State on Wednesday night and desperately need to win today to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive.

Syracuse holds a 17-8 advantage in the all-time series over Miami. The Hurricanes won the most recent meeting, 62-57, in the ACC Tournament last season. Read More

MORE PREGAME COVERAGE ONLINE:

Syracuse vs. Miami: TV/streaming, time, odds, history & more (NunesMagician.com)
Syracuse basketball vs. Miami: 10 things to watch for (Syracuse.com)
Syracuse vs. Miami preview: Five things to watch (NunesMagician.com)
What channel is Syracuse basketball vs. Miami on? TV, tipoff time, live stream (Syracuse.com)
Beat writer Q&A: Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald breaks down the ‘desperate’ Hurricanes (Daily Orange)
Men’s basketball opponent preview: What to know about Miami (Daily Orange)
Syracuse basketball’s NCAA tournament resume: Has Orange’s bubble burst? (Syracuse.com)
SU starters playing more minutes than any in a long time (NunesMagician.com)
Syracuse vs. Miami Q&A with The State of the U (NunesMagician.com)
Syracuse basketball opens as 6-point underdog at Miami (Syracuse.com)
Beat writers unanimous in prediction of Syracuse’s game at Miami (Daily Orange)
Ex-Syracuse basketball players Brandon Triche, James Southerland, CJ Fair on new teams (Syracuse.com)

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