Syracuse basketball box score vs. Slippery Rock in preseason exhibition
Syracuse defeats DII Slippery Rock in exhibition, 83-64
Jesse Edwards and Benny Williams lead the way for the Orange
The Syracuse Orange opened their 2022-23 preseason schedule with an 83-64 win over Division II Slippery Rock on Monday night at the Carrier Dome.
Jesse Edwards led the way for Syracuse with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Benny Williams added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Joe Girard III also scored in double figures with 14 points.
The Orange shot 48.2% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range, while Slippery Rock shot just 37.5% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range.
Syracuse outrebounded Slippery Rock 44-30 and forced 15 turnovers.
The Orange will return to action on Friday night when they host Le Moyne in their final preseason game.
