Post Game Analysis: Syracuse defeats IUP: 83-65

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Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange mascot Otto, performs prior to the game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Carrier Dome. Louisville defeated Syracuse 62-28. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

2.) Tyus Battle is as good as advertised

When Boeheim said this kid was good he wasn’t kidding. In the first half alone he shot Syracuse back into the game going 5 of 7 from the field and 3 of 3 from three-point range. For the game he would go on to score 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting, 4 of 5 from downtown.

His driving ability, shooting touch, and ability to create shots for himself could make this team lethal. He’s not a big physical presence as a freshman, but he doesn’t really need to be. For now, his ability to score alone probably can keep us in games until we figure out how to run the offense efficiently.

Battle outshined the other freshman Taurean Thompson and Matthew Moyer by leaps and bounds and it wasn’t even close. We’ll see if this pattern continues moving forward. Freshmen are not usually consistent, but I think this one might.

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