Syracuse (Away)--January 4, 2008
Wahoo    45
Syracuse    62
The Wahoo Warriors were defeated by Conference rival Syracuse 62-45 on Friday night.
The Rockets led 14-8 after one quarter and stretched the lead to 26-12 after a basket by Tom Volkmer. The Warriors cut the lead to 9 by halftime, 30-21.
Syracuse scored the first 7 points of the third on Will Julifs’ fourth trey of the game, and baskets from Nick Reed and Chris Parde, to make it 37-21. Wahoo then climbed back in the game. Treys from Austin Watton, David Stuchlik, and one from Jake Barry to end the quarter cut the Rocket lead to 42-34 after three quarters.
A rebound and 3-point play from Grant Anderson to open the fourth quarter cut the lead to 5 at 42-37. The lead for Syracuse was again cut to 5 with 4 minutes remaining at 48-43 following a Stuchlk basket. Following a missed Syracuse free throw, the Warriors had a chance to cut the lead to 3, but a turnover, two missed treys and 3 more turnovers on the next 3 possessions squashed any comeback hopes for the Warriors. Syracuse went on an 8-0 run to make it 56-43 and would go on to the 62-45 win.
"We played better and we played harder in the second half, but playing one half of basketball against a good team is not going to get it done. It was a very frustrating night, and we have to find a way to play with more intensity and urgency," said Coach Kevin Scheef.
The Rockets shot 33 free throws to just 15 for Wahoo. Syracuse out-rebounded the Warriors 36-29. Poor shooting also doomed the Warriors, as they hit just 28 percent from the floor, compared to 46 percent for Syracuse.
Taylor Murren led Wahoo with 12 points. Grant Anderson added 9 points and 6 boards.
Wahoo falls to 5-3, while Syracuse improves to 6-3.