John Gillon’s transition three bounced about five times atop the rim on its way down in a cruel summons of defeat for the South Jamaican Kings. Boeheim’s Army, unable to build much more than an four point lead all afternoon, throttled their way up 20 in under one quarter behind his 9-for-10 marksmanship and won 90-73.
Eric Devendorf’s early drives inside sparked little more than free throws but for a stagnant Boeheim’s Army offense, reliant on chucking threes, it provided the basis for 44 percent three-point shooting needed to offset the Kings’ attack. A hefty Orange fan entourage present including Isis Young, Malachi Richardson and Tyus Battle stood through an early slog clapping through the Carrier Dome tradition.