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The Final Word: Beat writer breaks down Syracuse’s 78-73 win at Louisville

Dennis Nett | Advance Media New York

Tyus Battle dropped a team-high 25 points against Louisville on Monday.

By Sam Fortier

Syracuse (16-8, 5-6 Atlantic Coast) picked up its second road win in conference play on Monday, 78-73, against Louisville (16-8, 6-5) at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. After barely breaching 40 points on Saturday against a stingy Virginia defense, Tyus Battle and Frank Howard combined for 47 points against the Cardinals. On The Final Word, Sam Fortier breaks down Syracuse’s crucial road victory.

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