CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team jumped out to a 14-point halftime lead over the Miami Hurricanes but ultimately collapsed in the second half to fall by a final score of 88-87 inside the Watsco Center on Wednesday night. With the loss, Syracuse moved to 7-7 on the season and 1-2 in league play.
Jim Boeheim went with his usual starters for the 14th straight game in Joe Girard, Buddy Boeheim, Cole Swider, Jimmy Boeheim and Jesse Edwards.
Edwards scored twice out of the gate with two dunks until Jimmy could follow it with a triple.