'Cuse Upsets #9 Cavs, 66-62

Saturday, February 4

12:00 PM

Syracuse University

(15-9) (7-4)

Virginia

(17-5) (7-3)

Virginia

Syracuse

Photo by: Michael J. Okoniewski

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Battle, White III lead Orange with 23 points each

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Tyus Battle and Andrew White III tallied a game-leading 23 points apiece and Syracuse (15-9, 7-4 ACC) upset #9/11 Virginia (17-5, 7-3 ACC), 66-62, on Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome.

The victory occurred in front of 27,553 fans, the largest college basketball crowd this season, and was the second win for the Orange over a top-10 team in the past seven days. Syracuse defeated then #6/8 Florida State, on Jan. 28.

Battle's 23-point outing represented a career-best effort while White III reached double-digit points for the 23rd time in 24 games at Syracuse. It was White's fourth straight 20-point outing.

Down by 12 points at the half, 34-22, Syracuse used a 19-2 second-half opening run to turn the tables on Virginia. White III hit consecutive 3-pointers for the Orange and then Tyler Lydon broke a 36-36 deadlock with a long 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key to put Syracuse in front for the first time.

Two free throws from Battle pushed the advantage to six points, 47-41, with 8:54 to play. The Cavs stayed close and a baseline 3-pointer from London Perrantes pulled Virginia within one, 60-59, with 1:14 left. John Gillon answered with a basket in the lane and Syracuse secured the win on two free-throws each from Battle and White III.

The Orange converted 14-of-19 (.737) from the field, including 4-of-6 (.667) 3-pointers, after the intermission. Battle had 13 of his points in the second half.

Tyler Lydon finished with six points, a team-leading six rebounds, and three blocks.

Syracuse heads out for a pair of road games this week, with its first challenge at Clemson on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Tipoff with the Tigers is set for 8 p.m. The Orange's next home game is Feb. 13 vs. Louisville. Tickets for that game can be purchased online, by calling 888-DOME-TIX or at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).