Jesse Edwards led the Orange with nine points and marked his second-consecutive game of 17-plus rebounds in a 73-44 loss to a No. 16 ranked Illinois squad. Illinois moved to 6-1 while Syracuse fell to 3-4.
Thirteen of Edwards' 17 boards were defensive, tying the career-high he set in the previous matchup against Bryant. Judah Mintz was the only additional Orange to match Edwards' nine-point night.
WHEN THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Three triples from Terrence Shannon Jr. led Illinois on a 13-5 spree to end the first frame, 30-23. Benny Williams logged three points with a jumper and free throw for the Orange, but the Fighting Illini led for the remainder.