Syracuse (WSYR-TV) – The Syracuse University men’s basketball team was elevated to No. 6 in Associated Press poll on Monday morning.
After falling to No. 9 in both major polls last week, the Orange won two straight in the Carrier Dome, beating Notre Dame 63-47 and St. John’s 77-58.
Senior forward James Southerland returned to the court for win over the Red Storm after sitting due to eligibility issues.
Indiana retained its top spot in the AP poll. Duke, Miami, Michigan, and Gonzaga rounded out the top five in order.
Michigan State, Arizona, and Kansas State followed the Orange in the top 10.
SU’s next game is Wednesday when it will play UConn in Hartford, Conn.
Record/Points/Previous
1. Indiana (26)21-31,5591
2. Duke (20)21-21,5154
3. Miami (17)19-31,4998
4. Michigan21-31,4283
5. Gonzaga (2)23-21,3716
6. Syracuse20-31,2939
7. Florida19-31,2862
8. Michigan St.20-41,17812
9. Arizona20-31,0627
10. Kansas St.19-41,01213
11. Butler20-494314
12. Louisville19-584211
13. Ohio St.17-682810
14. Kansas19-48235
15. Georgetown17-467920
16. Pittsburgh20-559123
17. Oklahoma St.17-558722
18. Marquette17-549324
19. New Mexico20-443315
20. Wisconsin17-7305-
21. Notre Dame19-526425
22. Memphis20-3193-
23. Oregon19-513719
24. Colorado St.19-4125-
25. Kentucky17-687-
