Colgate

O’Brien was one of four different Raiders with a 3, though in some ways, that played into Syracuse’s favor.

Syracuse got a pair of big first half runs, enabling them to withstand 14 three-pointers by Colgate and hold on for a 72-58 win at the Carrier Dome.

A quick take on Syracuse’s sluggish 72-58 win over Colgate Saturday afternoon, in front of an announced crowd of 21,380

The No. 24 Syracuse women’s basketball team (9-0) commanded the court on the way to a 79-39 rout of Colgate (4-5).

Syracuse opened the 2016-2017 campaign with 20 very strong minutes wrapped in 20 mediocre minutes.

Syracuse opened its season with a win over Colgate.