Boeheim, Boeheim and Boeheim Lead Syracuse Past Lafayette

Boeheim, Boeheim and Boeheim Lead Syracuse Past Lafayette
Syracuse forward Jimmy Boeheim drives against Lafayette's Chris Rubayo (44) during an NCAA college basketball game, as Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim moves out of the way during an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., on Nov. 9, 2021. The Post-Standard via AP/Dennis Nett
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SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Jimmy Boeheim made a splash in his Syracuse debut, teaming with his younger brother and the rest of their father’s Orange squad for a 97–63 victory over Lafayette in a season opener Tuesday night.

Jimmy and younger brother Buddy finished with 18 points each with Joe Girard leading Syracuse with 20 after making all five of his 3-point attempts. Cole Swider, a transfer from Villanova, debuted with a double-double with 12 rebounds to go with 14 points.