Syracuse's balanced attack subdues Va. Tech 82-72
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Tech in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 09:23 PM EST
Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts, center, loses possession of the ball between Syracuse center Jesse Edwards, left, and forward Maliq Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts, center, loses possession of the ball between Syracuse center Jesse Edwards, left, and forward Maliq Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 09:23 PM EST
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Virginia Tech coach Mike Young directs players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 09:22 PM EST
Syracuse guard Judah Mintz shoots against Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Syracuse guard Judah Mintz shoots against Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 09:24 PM EST
Virginia Tech guard Sean Pedulla, sitting, passes the ball while pressured by Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) and guard Justin Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Virginia Tech guard Sean Pedulla, sitting, passes the ball while pressured by Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) and guard Justin Taylor during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 09:24 PM EST
Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts, right, shoots over Syracuse center Jesse Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts, right, shoots over Syracuse center Jesse Edwards during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 08:00 PM EST
Virginia Tech guard Rodney Rice, left, is defended by Syracuse guard Judah Mintz during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Virginia Tech guard Rodney Rice, left, is defended by Syracuse guard Judah Mintz during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 08:00 PM EST
Virginia Tech forward Grant Basile, center, reaches for a rebound between Syracuse forwards Chris Bell (0) and Benny Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Virginia Tech forward Grant Basile, center, reaches for a rebound between Syracuse forwards Chris Bell (0) and Benny Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 07:56 PM EST
Syracuse center Jesse Edwards is defended by Virginia Tech center Lynn Kidd, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Syracuse center Jesse Edwards is defended by Virginia Tech center Lynn Kidd, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Jan. 11, 2023 08:00 PM EST
Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) celebrates with guard Joseph Girard III (11) after scoring against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) celebrates with guard Joseph Girard III (11) after scoring against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

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