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The play developed more like a flea-flicker than a basketball fast break. Syracuse already led Maine 19-6 less than five minutes into Saturday's game at the Carrier Dome when the Orange transition game went from aerial to theatrical.

Syracuse students agree: We just want to play Florida already. In the America East basketball conference , Maine is picked to finish eighth out of nine.

SU guard Andy Rautins steals the ball from Colgate's Brett Marfurt in a recent game at the Carrier Dome.

The Syracuse Orange welcome their most familiar foe to the Carrier Dome this evening, as they play host to the Colgate Raiders.

Wes Johnson scored 19 points, Andy Rautins hit three 3-pointers to help key an early surge and No.

Colgate forward Kyle Roemer , shown here against Yale November 17, scored 18 points in the Raiders' last-second loss to St.

Rick Jackson and Wesley Johnson guard a player from Columbia University during the second half of Friday's game at the Carrier Dome.

Wes Johnson connected on 4-of-5 shots from beyond the arc and finished with a game-high 26 points, as No.

As many recall from last year, there was an abundance of talented teams in the Big East.

SYRACUSE -- Timing typically assists a mid-major program when tasked with playing on a high major's home court.

Syracuse students agree: The Ivy League sucks at sports. Syracuse was the team of the week and the toast of the country last week.

Of Syracuse's 697 wins against other teams in New York state, 116 have been against Colgate.

California's Jerome Randle celebrates a score as he runs upcourt during the first half of the 2K Sports Classic on November 11 in Berkeley, Calif.

If Gerry likes it, you know it's good. Syracuse was the 24th ranked team taking on #13 California.

There are two tattoos on the left bicep of Syracuse point guard Scoop Jardine . One is a basketball falling through a hoop.

Wesley Johnson was 10-of-17 shooting for 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as Syracuse continued an impressive start to the season with an 87-71 thumping of sixth-ranked North Carolina in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden.

Jim Boeheim walked into the postgame interview room and settled into a chair, hunching over with his chin tucked into his hand.

SU defenders Rick Jackson and Kris Joseph should beware of Cal's shooters. Kris Joseph reacted to the information with an appreciative whistle.

After rolling his left ankle and not scoring in Syracuse's victory over Albany Monday, Andy Rautins rebounded Wednesday night, hitting seven three-pointers and scoring 22 points in a 100-60 victory over visiting Robert Morris in the 2K Sports Coaches vs.

Jim Boeheim didn't spend much time talking about his latest milestone at Syracuse.