The Syracuse Orange have done it again! On Saturday, they defeated the Oregon Ducks 83-63 in a thrilling game. The Orange were led by the dynamic duo of Buddy Mintz and Quincy Copeland, who combined for 33 points.
Mintz was the star of the show, scoring a team-high 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Copeland was just as impressive, scoring 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds and two assists.
The Orange’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 54.5 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from beyond the arc. They also outrebounded the Ducks 37-30 and had 16 assists to just nine turnovers.
The Orange’s defense was just as impressive, holding the Ducks to just 36.7 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent from beyond the arc. They also forced 14 turnovers and blocked five shots.
It was a complete team effort for the Orange, as they had seven players score in double figures. This included Elijah Hughes, who finished with 12 points and six rebounds, and Marek Dolezaj, who finished with 10 points and four rebounds.
The Orange will now look to carry this momentum into their next game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. With Mintz and Copeland leading the way, the Orange have a great chance of picking up another win.
