Syracuse Orange Narrowly Outscored at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium by Columbia Lions

The Syracuse Orange faced a challenging contest against the Columbia Lions at the Francis S. Levien Gymnasium, with the scoreboard reflecting a tight game that ended 88-82 in favor of the home team. The Orange now stand with an additional loss to their record, while the Lions celebrate another victory.

From tip-off, it was evident that both teams were eager to secure a win in this non-conference matchup. The Syracuse Orange started strong, outscoring the Columbia Lions 21-20 in the first quarter. Their momentum continued into the second quarter as they added another 24 points to their tally compared to Columbia's 21.

However, after halftime, there was a noticeable shift on court as Columbia began to claw back into contention with an impressive 28-point performance in the third quarter against Syracuse's 20 points. This surge gave them a lead that would prove crucial down the stretch.

Despite trailing going into the final period, Syracuse did not relent and fought hard to close down their deficit. They managed to put up 17 points but were unable to contain Columbia's offense which secured another 19 points and ultimately sealed their victory.

Key players for Syracuse included those who contributed significantly across all quarters; however, specific individual statistics are not available from this summary data provided for analysis.

On defense and offense alike, both teams demonstrated solid efforts throughout each quarter of play – showcasing basketball that kept fans on edge until time expired.

As fans of The Syracuse Orange reflect on this game at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium, they can take pride in how competitive their team remained throughout all four quarters despite falling short by just six points against The Columbia Lions.

Looking ahead for fans of The Syracuse Orange: stay tuned for future games where they will seek redemption and aim for victory once more – details will be broadcasted according to schedule.