Syracuse University senior James Southerland, the second-leading scorer for the 7th-ranked Orange, is out indefinitely, according to university officials.

Southerland, a 6-8 forward, is averaging 13.6 points per game in a reserve role for Syracuse.

Southerland will miss Syracuse's game against Villanova today at the Carrier Dome and his future with the Orange remains in doubt.

SU officials issued a release about an hour prior to the Orange's game against Villanova, announcing Southerland's situation. Here is the text of the release:

"Due to an eligibility matter, Senior James Southerland will not participate in competition until further notice. Given University policy and federal student privacy laws, we are unable to provide any further details at this time.''