In spite of a second half push, NC State ultimately lost to Syracuse by a 75-66 score. The loss drops State to 14-15 overall, a depressing record to acknowledge with March approaching, and 4-12 in ACC play. Syracuse improves to 19-10 with a 9-7 conference record following the win.
Syracuse can always be associated with two things - the presence of Jim Boeheim and an annoying zone defense. State managed to figure out an offensive attack in the second half as was seen by a 40 point total. However, just 26 points in the first half and figuring out the zone too late in the game played a significant role here.