Overview
- Naithan George delivered a season-best 22 points with 12-of-14 free throws, six assists and six rebounds to close out the game.
- Syracuse finished 34-of-48 at the line for a 21-point advantage as Northeastern was called for 31 fouls and three starters fouled out.
- Northeastern posted 52 second-half points and shot 48.6% after the break, prompting coach Adrian Autry to voice disappointment in the defense.
- Sophomore Donnie Freeman remained out with a lower-body injury but is expected to return for the Dec. 31 ACC opener against Clemson, team officials said.
- Attendance was 13,273 tickets sold at the JMA Wireless Dome; Syracuse improved to 8-4 and hosts Stonehill on Monday.