Syracuse has mostly controlled the game in this NCAA Tournament matchup with Indiana State, but the Sycamores are hanging around. The Orange led by as many as 15 points in the first half, but Indiana State rallied to cut the lead to 38-30 by halftime. It was nearly 41-30, but Kris Joseph’s buzzer-beating three was waived off.
NCAA Tournament Update: Syracuse Letting Indiana State Hang Around At Halftime
The Orange are controlling the action inside, led by Rick Jackson. Jackson has 12 points and three rebounds in the game, and is leading the Orange to a 15-11 rebound margin. Jake Kelly leads Indiana State with 10 points off the bench.
The winner will face No. 11 seed Marquette after the Golden Eagles led wire-to-wire in an upset over No. 6 seed Xavier.
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