SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A jumper by with three seconds left on the game clock was enough to push Syracuse (7-2) ahead for a 72-71 victory over Georgetown (7-1) Saturday evening at the Carrier Dome. Battle led the Orange with 26 points on an 8-of-18 shooting performance that included five rebounds and three steals.
HOW IT HAPPENED
With 10.6 seconds left, Georgetown was up 71-70 as took a late charge giving Syracuse possession. in bounded the ball to who quickly passed it out to Battle. Battle drove it down the court where continued his hot shooting of the second half, floating a jumper for the 72-71 Syracuse lead.