The Orange won the only meeting this season 70-55 in January at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse seized control of the game with a 14-5 run over the last 8:06 of the first half and never trailed again.
Syracuse’s top two scorers, Andrew White and Tyler Lydon did most of the damage. They combined for 42 points on 14-26 from the floor, 6-11 beyond the arc, 18 rebounds and four blocks.
Syracuse shot 56.8 percent as a team from the floor and made eight of their 19 three-point attempts. They were also 12-14 from the free throw line to the Hurricanes 2-10.