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02/07 13:34 CST Lewis scores 16 and No. 18 Virginia holds Syracuse to a
season-low score in 72-59 win
Lewis scores 16 and No. 18 Virginia holds Syracuse to a season-low score in
72-59 win
By JACKSON HEPHNER
Associated Press
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) --- Sam Lewis had 16 points and No. 18 Virginia held
Syracuse to its lowest point total of the season in a 72-59 win on Saturday.
Lewis started the game hot, making his first four 3-point attempts. He finished
4 of 8 beyond the arc and 5 of 10 overall. Ugonna Onyenso had 10 points and
eight rebounds off the bench for the Cavaliers (20-3, 9-2 Atlantic Coast).
Naithan George led Syracuse (13-11, 4-7) with 19 points. He made 8 of 9 shots.
Nate Kingz and J.J. Starling each scored 13 for the Orange. Donnie Freeman had
nine rebounds.
Virginia scored 29 bench points. Syracuse's bench scored seven.
The Cavaliers have won four straight since a loss to now-No. 14 North Carolina
on Jan. 24.
Syracuse went on a 13-2 run to tie the game at 33-33 with 3:20 remaining in the
first half. The Orange were down 38-35 at halftime.
The Cavaliers never gave up the lead in the second half.
Up next
Virginia: Visits Florida State on Tuesday.
Syracuse: Hosts California on Wednesday.
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