Syracuse University's basketball team dominated the game against NC State, with JJ Starling leading the charge with a career-high 26 points. The team's strong defensive effort limited NC State to 25% shooting. Despite NC State's attempts to narrow the gap, Syracuse secured a 77-65 victory. Judah Mintz also made significant contributions, making 11-of-14 free throws. The win sets a positive tone for Syracuse's upcoming games.
Daniel Ortiz has come out hottt in 2nd half. Already has hit two 3s in first 4:05 after halftime. https://t.co/htdSnDVyYr
Next day mentality: How Syracuse basketball bounced back (again) to beat N.C. State https://t.co/eD20X6AAzA https://t.co/cMYZfw6hA4
Syracuse menโs basketball: three takeaways from the Orangeโs 77-65 win over NC State https://t.co/5KMdcAvPPJ via @DominicChiappo2
Mentioned on air โฆsaw @Cuse_MBB assistant @Coach_McNamara give J.J. Starling a tune up on his shot today during their walk-thru. Then tonight, we saw Starling set the bar for the rest of his team early and finish with a career high 26 in the win. @accnetwork #ProofInThePrep
It got a little shaky at the end, but Syracuse built a huge lead and JJ Starling had a career night. Also, SU's first-half defense was really good. What happened in the dome https://t.co/gGxFJ9IVC6
Syracuse's defense clamps down on NC State https://t.co/8XsYaKktBO https://t.co/1SzSTPg8Rp
Syracuse menโs basketball: Orange make statement with dominant win over NC State https://t.co/1Ou28q59kR via @max_tomaiuolo
Final: Syracuse 77, NC State 65 The Wolfpack (13-7, 5-4 ACC) will return to action on Tuesday, Jan 30 at home against Miami (9PM tip).
NC State isn't going away here, kids. The SU defense has let its foot off the gas and the Wolfpack are trying to chip back into this thing. SU 71, NC St 62. 1:52 remaining. SU is 16-of-28 at the #FreeThrowsMatter line.
SU 52, NC State 34. Wolfpack continue to run in the mud shooting 25% (10-40). One of SU's best defensive efforts of the season. JJ with 19. Judah Mintz is paying rent at the #FreeThrowsMatter line where he is 11-of-14.
SU comes out swinging in the 2nd half. JJ Starling with a catch-and-shoot 3 from the corner to put SU up 49-28 with 15:49 to go. His release looks quicker and tighter lately. No coincidence that goes along with his better offensive production as of late. He has 19
Mintz with the steal, ignites the fastbreak, results in transition 3 for JJ Starling. SU leads 49-28. Starling has 19.