The Syracuse University men’s basketball team recovered from another slow start to take down Detroit 66-55 at the Carrier Dome Tuesday in the first game of the Legends Classic.
Junior Scoop Jardine netted a career-high 27 points to lead the Orange in the game that was heard live on WEBO. He also had eight assists and five steals.
Senior big man Rick Jackson earned his second straight double-double, with 10 points and 22 rebounds.
Syracuse is 3-0 to begin their season, ranked 10th and 11th in the two polls. The Orange will play William & Mary on Sunday at the Dome.
