Syracuse, NY (Sports Network) - Scoop Jardine scored 15 points, C.J. Fair had
13 and No. 2 Syracuse had to overcome a slow start, then hold on to beat South
Florida, 56-48, on Wednesday night.
Kris Joseph added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Orange (28-1, 15-1 Big
East), who trailed 20-7 in the first half but came back to win their eighth
straight since falling to Notre Dame last month.
The Bulls (17-11, 10-5) had a four-game win streak snapped and were officially
eliminated from a chance to win the regular-season conference title. They were
led by Anthony Collins' 12 points and 11 from Toarlyn Fitzpatrick.
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