Syracuse Powers Through Loyola, 70-37

Tuesday, November 25

Syracuse, N.Y.

7:00 p.m.

Syracuse University

(4-1)

Loyola

(2-3)

LOYOLA

Syracuse

11/25/2014 9:10:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Rakeem Christmas and Chris McCullough combined for 35 points and 16 rebounds in the win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Rakeem Christmas and Chris McCullough scored 35-of-42 Syracuse (4-1) points in the paint in a 70-37 victory against the Loyola Greyhounds (2-3).

The last time the Orange held an opponent under 40 points in a game was in 2013 when Syracuse held Marquette to 39 in the NCAA Tournament.

Big Men Get It Done For 'Cuse
McCullough recorded his fifth-straight game finishing in double figures for the Orange while Christmas had his fourth double-digit scoring effort of the season.

McCullough finished with 17 points and seven rebounds while Christmas fell just a rebound shy of his second double-double of the new campaign and tallied 18 points. Christmas was also just a block shy of tying his career best blocking effort with six on the night.

Trevor Cooney was the third 'Cuse player to notch double-figures with 13 points. B.J. Johnson got the starting nod in Tyler Roberson's place due to an injury and tallied six points and nine rebounds in the win.

As a team, Syracuse outscored the Greyhounds 42-6 in the paint, 21-9 off turnovers, and 25-7 on the fast break. The Orange defense held Loyola to 10-of-52 from the field (.192) and caused 19 turnovers.

Off To The Races
The Orange established itself early, busting out on a 17-1 run to begin the game. Loyola didn't reach double-figures until Eric Laster found a rare lane for a layup, bringing the score to 21-11 with 4:55 left in the half.

The layup was good for two of just four points allowed in the paint as Christmas and McCullough were nearly impenetrable down low.

Syracuse scored 20 of its 28 points in the opening stanza and its defense held the Greyhounds to 16 points in the opening stanza.

Finishing With The Pedal To The Floor
Syracuse did not let up in the final half, firing out the gate with a 12-1 burst and followed not long after that with a 25-3 surge to bring the score to 68-29 with 4:34 left to play.

The Orange finished the game with double Loyola's offensive output, 42-21 in the latter half. 'Cuse continued to attack the basket, outscoring Loyola 22-2 in the paint and 17-3 on breakaways.

Up Next
Syracuse welcomes Holy Cross to the Carrier Dome on Friday, November 28 at 7:00 PM.