Syracuse forward James Southerland’s appeal to Syracuse University’s judicial review board was upheld and he is now eligible to play, The Post-Standard reported Sunday.

He warmed up in the Carrier Dome with his teammates for Sunday’s St. John’s game. Tipoff is at 3 p.m.

Southerland was first declared ineligible ahead of the Jan. 12 SU-Villanova game due to an unspecified academic issue, according to The Post-Standard. He missed six games, in which the No. 9 Orange (19-3, 7-2 Big East) went 4-2. Prior to his suspension, he averaged 13.6 points per game. He is still SU’s leading 3-point shooter with 33 made this season.