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Naithan George scores 22 points and Syracuse uses free-throw line to advantage in 91-83 win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Naithan George scored 22 points and Syracuse made 34 free throws en route to a 91-83 win over Northeastern on Saturday.

Kiyan Anthony aded 18 points and Nate Kingz, William Kyle III and Tyler Betsey added 14 points apiece for the Orange (8-4), who have won all 10 meetings with the Huskies.

Ryan Williams made his first start and scored a career-high 20 points, Xander Alarie added 19 points and 11 rebounds and Youri Fritz had 17 points for Northeastern (4-6).

The Orange made 34 of 48 free throws including 11 of 12 after Northeastern had gotten within five points with two minutes to play.