Syracuse pulled away in the final minute of its eventual 72-70 win over Maryland, stealing the ball twice in that time. Despite Tyus Battle being at “50 percent” per SU head coach Jim Boeheim, he added 18 points including SU’s final nine of the game. Frank Howard shined again, adding 15 points, 10 assists and seven steals in the win. Our beat writers Sam Fortier and Tomer Langer discuss the Orange’s sixth straight win to open the season.