Orange Win Big Over Providence

The No.1 Syracuse Orange (19-0, 6-0 Big East) rolled to another victory on Saturday, blowing out the Providence Friars 78-55.

Kris Joseph scored 13 points to pace Syracuse, who led by as many as 30 points (62-32) in the second half. Dion Waiters pitched-in a dozen to go along with four steals. And, Mookie Jones and Scoop Jardine added ten each. Jardine had a game-high nine assists.

Kadeem Batts was the top scorer for the Friars who drop to 1-5 in Big East play, and 12-6 overall.

The Orange host Pittsburgh on Monday night at 7:30