led all scorers with 28 points in Syracuse's (13-7, 6-3), 80-63, routing of Georgia Tech (8-11, 1-8) on Saturday afternoon. Eighteen of Girards' 28 points came in the first half of action.
A season-best six three-pointers composed over half of Girard's 28-point effort in addition to dishing out a season-high seven assists. contributed personal-bests of 18 points and four steals. (14 points) and (13 points) rounded out the four Orange Performers who scored in double-digits.
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Girard's sixth 3-pointer of the game and a layup gave the Orange a 17-point advantage, 78-61, with 70 ticks remaining, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Yellow Jackets.