| Syracuse vs. Texas Southern | ||
| Game Details | Sunday, Dec. 27 | Syracuse, N.Y. | 2 p.m. Carrier Dome | |
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SYRACUSE, New York -- Syracuse closes out the non-conference portion of its schedule on Sunday, Dec. 27 when it hosts Texas Southern. Game time in the Carrier Dome is set for 2 p.m.
Tickets for Sunday's game are available at Cuse.com, the Carrier Dome Box Office located at Gate B and by calling 1-888-DOMETIX. The game will be broadcast on ESPNU and ESPN3. Fans can also listen to the game on the Syracuse IMG Radio Network and its flagship station, TK99 in Syracuse.
TOP FIVE STORYLINES
ORANGE LOOKS TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK
Syracuse goes for its third consecutive victory when it takes on Texas Southern. The Orange is coming off an 82-60 victory against Montana State on Dec. 22. The win improved Syracuse's overall record to 9-3 and its home record to 6-1. Grad studentMichael Gbinije led the Orange offense with 17 points.
POWER INSIDE
Syracuse's big men were key in its victory against Montana State. Senior DaJuan Coleman and junior Chinonso Obokoh led the Orange to a 44-22 advantage in points in the paint. Coleman was 5-for-5 from the floor and 3-for-3 from the free throw line for 13 points. Obokoh was 5-for-7 from the field on his way to 11 points. He also pulled down six rebounds.
LYDON CONTINUES STRONG BENCH PLAY
Junior Chinonso Obokoh wasn't the only player to come off the bench and reach double figures in scoring in Syracuse's win against Montana State. Freshman Tyler Lydon was just one rebound shy of a double-double as he finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. He also added four block, two assists and a steal in the victory. Lydon ranks second on the team in rebounding (7.5 rpg.) and fourth in scoring (10.1 ppg.).
SCOUTING TEXAS SOUTHERN
Texas Southern enters Sunday's game on a five-game losing streak and 1-9 overall record. It's only win was a 91-80 victory against UTSA on November 25.Three Tigers average double figures in scoring, led by Derrick Griffin's 16.5 points per game. Malcolm Riley averages 15.9 points per game, while Chris Thomas contributes 14.0 points per contest. Griffin also leads the way on the boards, averaging 10.5 rebounds per game.
THE SERIES
Sunday's game will be the second meeting between Syracuse and Texas Southern. Syracuse won the only other meeting during the 1997-98 season.
UP NEXT…
Syracuse opens ACC play on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Pittsburgh at 9 p.m.
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