SB Nation New York - Dion Waiters' 22 Points Helps Syracuse Down N.C. State, 88-72https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-12-17T20:41:23-05:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24067722011-12-17T20:41:23-05:002011-12-17T20:41:23-05:00Syracuse-N.C. State Final Score: Dion Waiters' 22 Points Propels Syracuse To 88-72 Victory At N.C. State
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<p>Behind a team-best 22 points from sophomore guard Dion Waiters, the No. 1-ranked Syracuse University men's basketball program defeated North Carolina State University, 88-72, in a non-conference game at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. Senior forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52510/kris-joseph">Kris Joseph</a> added 21 points, while senior point guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/26307/scoop-jardine">Scoop Jardine</a> netted 14 of his 16 points in the second half to help the Orange (11-0) earn their first true road victory of the season and remain unbeaten.</p>
<p>Senior guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52234/c-j-williams">C.J. Williams</a> netted a game-best 25 points for the Wolfpack (6-4), who trailed 47-33 at halftime, but used a 19-5 run, which included six points from Williams, to tie the game at 52 just 5:56 into the second half.</p>
<p>Syracuse led 61-58 with 10:23 to go, and increased its margin to 11 points with a 13-3 run that featured eight points from senior point guard Scoop Jardine, who nailed three of SU's next four jumpers, two from behind the 3-point arc, to help the Orange take a 74-63 lead with 6:43 remaining.</p>
<p>After a 3-pointer by the Wolfpack, Syracuse netted six straight points to gain a 80-66 advantage with 3:57 to go. From there, SU cruised to its first-true road victory of the season.</p>
<p>In the first half, N.C. State jumped out to a 23-15 just 7:35 into the contest. However, SU used a 23-0 run, which featured 10 points from Waiters, to help take a 14-point lead into halftime.</p>
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<p>“The single best thing was that when they made that comeback, the players kept their poise,” <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/rapid-reports/post/16495578">Boeheim said after the game.</a> “They just kept getting good shots.”</p>
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<p>Junior forward James Southerland and sophomore forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124405/c-j-fair">C.J. Fair</a> each netted 11 points for SU, which forced 18 turnovers from the Wolfpack. Syracuse made 11-of-25 3-point shots, as Waiters, Joseph and Southerland each made three.</p>
<p>Sophomore guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123989/lorenzo-brown">Lorenzo Brown</a> tallied 10 points and dished out a game-best 13 assists for N.C. State, while sophomore forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123990/c-j-leslie">C.J. Leslie</a> scored 13 points.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/12/17/2643543/syracuse-basketball-nc-state-final-score-recap-dion-waiters-kris-joseph-scoop-jardineJared Smith2011-12-17T19:34:17-05:002011-12-17T19:34:17-05:00Syracuse Vs. N.C. State Halftime Score: Orange Lead Wolfpack, 47-33
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<p>Behind 15-bench points from sophomore guard Dion Waiters and eight 3-pointers, the Syracuse University men's basketball team has taken a 47-33 halftime lead over North Carolina State University in a non-conference game at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. Junior forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52510/kris-joseph">Kris Joseph</a> has netted 11 points for the Orange (10-0), ranked No. 1 in the country, who used a 23-0 run, which included 10 points from Waiters, to help take a 14-point advantage into the locker room.</p>
<p>Trailing 23-15 just 7:43 into the contest, Syracuse rallied behind solid defense, which forced 11 N.C. State turnovers, and a barrage of 3-pointers. Syracuse made 8-of-15 from behind the 3-point arc, as both Joseph and junior forward James Southerland (nine points) each made three from long range, while Waiters made two from behind the 3-point arc.</p>
<p>Senior guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/52234/c-j-williams">C.J. Williams</a> has netted a team-best 13 points for the Wolfpack (6-3), while sophomore forward <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123990/c-j-leslie">C.J. Leslie</a> has added seven points and five rebounds.</p>
<p><i>For more Syracuse basketball coverage, visit our <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/syracuse-orange">team page</a> or our blog, <a href="http://www.nunesmagician.com/">Nunes Magician</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/12/17/2643454/syracuse-vs-n-c-state-halftime-score-dion-waiters-kris-joseph-james-southerlandJared Smith2011-12-17T12:05:30-05:002011-12-17T12:05:30-05:00Syracuse Vs. N.C. State Game Time, TV Schedule And More
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<p>The Syracuse Orange will test their new No. 1 ranking for the first time on Saturday night, when they travel to Raleigh, N.C. to meet the North Carolina State Wolfpack.</p> <p>The Syracuse Orange will test their new No. 1 ranking for the first time on Saturday night, when they travel to Raleigh, N.C. to meet the North Carolina State Wolfpack (6:30 p.m., ESPN 2). It will be Syracuse's first road tilt of the season.</p>
<p>Syracuse has begun the season with 10 straight wins for the third consecutive year, riding a balanced, experienced offense. The Orange beat George Washington last Saturday, 85-50, behind a career-high 19 points for Dion Waiters. Waiters led six Syracuse players who scored at least eight points.</p>
<p>NC State, which has five players averaging between 11.9 and 12.8 points, has lost two out of three games to fall to 6-3. The Wolfpack are 5-25 all-time against number one-ranked teams, and have not beaten the nation's top-ranked team since downing Duke 78-74 on Feb. 15, 2004. </p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time</b>: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011; 6:30 pm ET</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: RBC Center, NC State</p>
<p><b>TV Schedule: </b>ESPN 2</p>
<p><i>For more Syracuse basketball coverage, visit our <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/syracuse-orange">team page</a> or our blog, <a href="http://www.nunesmagician.com/">Nunes Magician</a>.</i></p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/12/17/2642679/syracuse-nc-state-game-time-tv-scheduleJay King