TAMPA, FL (AP) -- Rick Jackson scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds Thursday night, helping No. 7 Syracuse remain unbeaten with an 85-73 victory over No. 10 Florida in the SEC/Big East Invitational.
Andy Rautins had 18 points and Wes Johnson finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Orange (9-0). Reserve Kris Joseph contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds against the previously unbeaten Gators (8-1).
Syracuse led most of the game, but Florida stayed close by making 12 3-pointers.
Kenny Boynton made five 3s and led the Gators with 20 points and seven assists. Chandler Parsons scored 19 and Erving Walker added 14.
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