The No. 4 Syracuse Orange have increased their lead over the Seton Hall Pirates to double-digits, 50-40, with 7:45 remaining in the game.
Currently, starting guard Brandon Triche is the Orange’s top scorer with 15 points — all coming in the second half. Triche is 5-for-6 from the field, including four 3-pointers.
Junior forward Kris Joseph has netted 13 points and collected seven rebounds. Forward Rick Jackson has seven points and 13 rebounds.
For Seton Hall, Jeff Robinson has a team-best 15 points, freshman Fuquan Edwin has 10 points. Forward Herb Pope, who is playing with four fouls, has a game-best 16 rebounds.