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Syracuse's Judah Mintz ejected after slapping Bryant guard in the face, sparking wild altercation

By Ryan Young, Yahoo Sports

Empire Classic: Syracuse v St. Johns NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 22: Judah Mintz #3 of the Syracuse Orange looks to pass the ball against the St. John's Red Storm at Barclays Center on November 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

By Ryan Young, Yahoo Sports

Things got heated quickly on Saturday afternoon in Syracuse.

There was a slew of ejections in the first half of the Orange’s game against Bryant on Saturday after a pair of slaps led to a bench-clearing altercation on the floor of the JMA Wireless Dome.

Just after the midway point of the first half, Syracuse guard Judah Mintz drew a foul in the lane. As he started walking up toward the free throw line, he slapped Bryant guard Doug Edert on the face.

Edert quickly retaliated, and came from behind to slap Mintz back on his face before running off. That sparked a larger altercation that led to both teams running out onto the floor.

Both Mintz and Edert were ejected, as were Bryant players Kvonn Cramer and Tyler Brelsford. Syracuse assistant coaches Adrian Autry, Allen Griffin and director of operations Pete Corasaniti were ejected, too.

Bryant held a 40-29 lead at halftime.

This post will be updated with more information shortly.

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