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The Final Word: Beat writers react to Syracuse’s 85-64 loss to Penn State

Kaci Wasilewski | Senior Staff Writer

Elijah Hughes' team-leading 19 points weren't enough for Syracuse on Friday.

With Friday night’s 85-64 loss to Penn State in the NIT Season Tip-Off in the Barclays Center, Syracuse (4-3) has matched its worst start since 1996.

Forward Elijah Hughes paced the Orange with 19 points, but center Bourama Sidibe fouled out of the contest and the Nittany Lions out-rebounded SU.

Listen to beat writers Michael McCleary and Nick Alvarez break down the loss:

 







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