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Live NCAA Tournament Updates: Syracuse vs. Kansas State

Saturday March 17, 2012

11:01

The Post-Standard:

Stay tuned ... The Post-Standard's Mike Waters and Donna Ditota are reporting live scores and updates from the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., as the Syracuse Orange take on the Kansas State Wildcats in Round 3 of the NCAA Tournament East Regional. Tip off is at 12:15 p.m.

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:01 The Post-Standard

11:03

PSBasketball:

CBS decides. Some decisions are curious. @yamabice Mike, how r start times decided among the games? Wish SU was played 2nite instead. [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:03 PSBasketball

11:10

PSBasketball:

Sorry. No. @mparrish13 is #Cuse is wearing green unis today? And what is their record wearing them? [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:10 PSBasketball

11:19

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Yes. Saw lots of Orange on my way from the hotel to the arena. @jojotom any sense if there will be more cuse fans in the house than... [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:19 PSBasketball

11:20

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Just spotted Derrick Coleman in the stands here at the Consol Energy Center. Dark suit. No tie. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:20 PSBasketball

11:22

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Both teams seem relaxed. MW @evomax11 Which team seems more loose? [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:22 PSBasketball

11:23

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Photos: Syracuse Orange Basketball 2011-2012: NCAA Syracuse vs Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1KfxK7 [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:23 PSBasketball

11:32

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Baye Keita just spent several minutes talking to Derrick Coleman behind the scorer's table. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:32 PSBasketball

11:39

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Things I saw on the way to the arena: Lots of activity between scalpers and customers. Lots of people drinking Miller Lite at 10:30 a.m. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:39 PSBasketball

11:41

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Referees for SU-Kansas State game: Karl Hess, Terry Wymer, Ron Groover. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:41 PSBasketball

11:43

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Scoreboard lists SU's starters: Jardine, Triche, Joseph, Fair and XMas. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:43 PSBasketball

11:49

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SU comes out and its loyal swath of fans behind the bench cheer. From everybody else, pretty much boos. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:49 PSBasketball

11:50

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James is wearing, essentially, white tights beneath his uniform bottoms. Brandon practices with em all the time, but seems new for James. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:50 PSBasketball

11:50

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RT @nunesmagician: Which notable Syracuse alums will Karl Hess eject from the arena? Obviously, Derrick Coleman will be one of them. [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:50 PSBasketball

11:51

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Brandon and Baye played in Estonia with Rodney McGruder. Brandon said he's a great shooter and smart player. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:51 PSBasketball

11:52

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Thomas Gipson (6-7, 275-pound freshman) listed as starter for K-State instead of Jamar Samuels. Samuels started 29 of 30 games. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:52 PSBasketball

11:54

PSBasketball:

Just got a release: K-State officials announce that Jamar Samuels is ineligible for today's game vs. Syracuse. Eligibility concerns. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:54 PSBasketball

11:55

PSBasketball:

K-State AD John Currie will address media in a few minutes to talk about Jamar Samuels' eligibility situation. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:55 PSBasketball

11:56

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SU director of player development Lazarus Sims just walked over. He and SU coaches were unaware of Samuels' situation. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:56 PSBasketball

11:56

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Photos: Syracuse Orange Basketball 2011-2012: NCAA Syracuse vs Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1KgBbp [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:56 PSBasketball

11:58

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Jamar Samuels was K-State's second-leading scorer (10.3 ppg) and leading rebounder (6.6 rpg). MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 11:58 PSBasketball

12:03

PSBasketball:

Mobile-friendly live NCAA Tournament updates: Syracuse vs. Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1KgFR6 [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:03 PSBasketball

12:04

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K-State AD John Currie said the Samuels situation arose within the last 24 hours and that the school was working to clear him. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:04 PSBasketball

12:07

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"We're working diligently to resolve (eligibility issue), even right now," Currie said. Said the eligibility issue was an NCAA issue. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:07 PSBasketball

12:08

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Currie did not really rule out that Samuels' eligibility issue could be resolved during the course of the game. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:08 PSBasketball

12:09

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Currie said Samuels was in the building. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:09 PSBasketball

12:11

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Kansas State will be without senior forward Jamar Samuels vs. Syracuse today http://dlvr.it/1KgJCK [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:11 PSBasketball

12:12

PSBasketball:

Samuels is dressed in a black warmup suit. He just went down the line of teammates and gave each a hug. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:12 PSBasketball

12:12

PSBasketball:

Maybe Fab Melo and Jamar Samuels could play a game of one-on-one. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:12 PSBasketball

12:15

PSBasketball:

Photos: Syracuse Orange Basketball 2011-2012: NCAA Syracuse vs Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1KgKqw [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:15 PSBasketball

12:17

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The 6-11 Henriquez is guarding CJ. Brandon scores in the lane. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:17 PSBasketball

12:18

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Spradlin hits a 3. KSU up 5-2. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:18 PSBasketball

12:20

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CJ Fair is 0-for-2. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:20 PSBasketball

12:21

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Dion in for Scoop. KState 7-2. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:21 PSBasketball

12:21

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Check that, Dion for Brandon. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:21 PSBasketball

12:22

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SU has one basket at the 15:54 break. Dion just turned it over, leading to a KState runout. Rodriguez will shoot 2. . DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:22 PSBasketball

12:24

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K-State subs in 6-10 Adrian Diaz for Thomas Gipson. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:24 PSBasketball

12:25

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SU breaks K-State press for Joseph reverse layup. KSU up 9-4. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:25 PSBasketball

12:26

PSBasketball:

Rakeem just blocked Henriquez on a dunk attempt. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:26 PSBasketball

12:27

PSBasketball:

Kris with a leaner over McGruder. KSTate by 3. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:27 PSBasketball

12:28

PSBasketball:

Fair fouled on drive to basket by Diaz. He misses both. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:28 PSBasketball

12:30

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SU is within one and pressing. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:30 PSBasketball

12:31

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McGruder scores on a floater. He's pretty good. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:31 PSBasketball

12:31

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Joseph takes charge vs. McGruder. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:31 PSBasketball

12:32

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Dion drains a 3 and we're all tied up at 11. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:32 PSBasketball

12:33

PSBasketball:

SU's guards are doing a nice job on the defensive glass. That Scoop rebound led to a Dion breakaway and layup. SU by 2 at 11:27. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:33 PSBasketball

12:37

PSBasketball:

Dion just asked Carl Hess to look for the moving screen up top. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:37 PSBasketball

12:38

PSBasketball:

Scoop with steal and layup. SU up 15-11. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:38 PSBasketball

12:39

PSBasketball:

This is the best Syracuse has played in weeks. The defense is much better and everyone is making an effort on the boards. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:39 PSBasketball

12:39

PSBasketball:

Waiters makes both FTs. SU up 17-11. SU on 15-2 run. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:39 PSBasketball

12:42

PSBasketball:

Brandon feeds Dion on SU's inbounds play -- which always works -- and SU leads 19-11. 17-2 run for the Orange. 9:12 left. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:42 PSBasketball

12:45

PSBasketball:

Dion and Scoop have six of SU's 9 rebounds. KState 15-9 on the glass. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:45 PSBasketball

12:45

PSBasketball:

Waiters drains 3 from top of key. SU up 22-11. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:45 PSBasketball

12:49

PSBasketball:

SU is shooting 50 percent from the floor and 75 percent from the free throw line. KState shooting 23 percent. SU by 9. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:49 PSBasketball

12:51

PSBasketball:

Dion has 11 points and three rebounds. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:51 PSBasketball

12:53

PSBasketball:

That's the second foul on Kris. He's coming out for James. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:53 PSBasketball

12:55

PSBasketball:

KState is going really hard to the offensive glass. Henriquez with the follow, plus he's fouled. KState cuts lead to 5. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:55 PSBasketball

12:56

PSBasketball:

K-State is killing SU on the offensive glass. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:56 PSBasketball

12:58

PSBasketball:

SU's guards seem too pre-occupied with trying to take Spradlin off the dribble. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:58 PSBasketball

12:59

PSBasketball:

Scoop and Southerland cross signals. Scoop's pass sails out of bounds. SU leads 25-21 with 3:29 left in half. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:59 PSBasketball

12:59

PSBasketball:

Rebound margin at this point: KState 25, SU 13. Gipson has 7 rebounds for KState. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 12:59 PSBasketball

1:03

PSBasketball:

McGruder checks back in for KSU. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:03 PSBasketball

1:06

PSBasketball:

SU players are too concerned with blocking shots and not concerned enough about blocking out on the defensive glass. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:06 PSBasketball

1:06

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KState within 2 at 1:18. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:06 PSBasketball

1:09

PSBasketball:

SU takes a scant 1 point lead into the locker room. 25-24 Orange. Dion has 11; Kris has 8. Henriquez has 11 boards for KS. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:09 PSBasketball

1:14

PSBasketball:

Minutes before the start of today's NCAA Tournament game between Syracuse and Kansas State here at the Consol... http://www.sulia.com/c/college-basketball/f/884d5edd-b3f7-4f40-8b36-2d15f3a882f0/?source=twitter [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:14 PSBasketball

1:19

PSBasketball:

Vice president Joe Biden, here for St. Pat's parade, just walked into the arena. Lots of security. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:19 PSBasketball

1:23

PSBasketball:

Scoop has 4 of SU's 9 turnovers. A. Rodriguez has 3 of his team's 10. Henriquez has 7 of KState's 15 offensive boards. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:23 PSBasketball

1:30

PSBasketball:

Second half about to start. SU 25, K-State 24. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:30 PSBasketball

1:33

PSBasketball:

Fair drives. Spradlin's 3rd foul. Fair misses 1st, makes 2nd. Score tied at 26. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:33 PSBasketball

1:34

PSBasketball:

Gipson from Henriquez on a classic high-low. KState by 2, but CJ goes to the line to shoot 2. Make. Make. Tied up. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:34 PSBasketball

1:34

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K-State coach Frank Martin wants Gipson to switch onto Fair. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:34 PSBasketball

1:35

PSBasketball:

Scoop sinks a 3 and SU leads by 1. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:35 PSBasketball

1:36

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Photos: Syracuse Orange Basketball 2011-2012: NCAA Syracuse vs Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1Kgw8p [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:36 PSBasketball

1:38

PSBasketball:

Carl Hess just overruled a walk on Henriquez from practically midcourt. Called a foul on CJ instead. Awful. Then Henriquez dunks. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:38 PSBasketball

1:39

PSBasketball:

I think one referee just told Karl Hess "Don't you ever over-rule me from the other side of the court again.'' MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:39 PSBasketball

1:40

PSBasketball:

Henriquez picks up his third foul when he hammers Kris inside. Two free throws. Make. Miss, but James puts it back. SU by 4. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:40 PSBasketball

1:41

PSBasketball:

@philg2444 Kris has 2. [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:41 PSBasketball

1:43

PSBasketball:

I agree. @oldsaltcityace THEN HE SHOULD HAVE STOOD HIS GROUND AND SAID THE TRAVEL HAPPENED FIRST! [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:43 PSBasketball

1:45

PSBasketball:

Triche fouls Angel Rodriguez on drive. Rodriguez will get 2 FTs after this timeout. SU 36-32 at 15:07. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:45 PSBasketball

1:48

PSBasketball:

Scoop hits 3 off pass from Triche. SU 39-34. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:48 PSBasketball

1:51

PSBasketball:

Scoop penetrates and finds Rakeem for a slam. That gets SU to 43-34. Rakeem has two straight buckets for SU. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:51 PSBasketball

1:52

PSBasketball:

Scoop drives and dishes to XMas for slam. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:52 PSBasketball

1:53

PSBasketball:

Scoop with steal. McGruder fouls Southerland and SU is in the bonus with 12:52 left. Southerland makes both FTs. SU up 45-34. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:53 PSBasketball

1:55

PSBasketball:

SU leads by 10 at 11:42. McGruder will shoot 2 free throws after the break. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:55 PSBasketball

1:57

PSBasketball:

We could all jog around the arena during these timeouts. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:57 PSBasketball

1:58

PSBasketball:

McGruder makes both FTs. SU 47-39. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:58 PSBasketball

1:59

PSBasketball:

Rodriguez with another huge 3, this one from the corner. Cuts SU lead to 5 at 10:46. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 1:59 PSBasketball

2:00

PSBasketball:

Rodriguez fouls Joseph. That's three on Rodriguez. Waiters in for Triche as Joseph goes to line. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:00 PSBasketball

2:01

PSBasketball:

That's the third foul on Rakeem at 10:18. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:01 PSBasketball

2:02

PSBasketball:

That Scoop 3 gets SU back to 10. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:02 PSBasketball

2:03

PSBasketball:

Huge three from James at the top of the key. He was wide, wide open. SU by 13 at 9 minutes. KState calls time. SU better on boards. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:03 PSBasketball

2:03

PSBasketball:

SU is 5-for-8 from 3. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:03 PSBasketball

2:04

PSBasketball:

Rakeem has 10 rebounds. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:04 PSBasketball

2:05

PSBasketball:

That's the third foul on Kris as he tries to get a defensive board. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:05 PSBasketball

2:06

PSBasketball:

Southerland fouls. SU's 6th. Timeout with 7:41 left. SU ahead 55-42. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:06 PSBasketball

2:10

PSBasketball:

Scoop penetrates and finds James wide open in the corner for 3. SU by 14. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:10 PSBasketball

2:10

PSBasketball:

Spralding answers with a 3. D [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:10 PSBasketball

2:12

PSBasketball:

Dion drives, finishes and gets a free throw. Make. SU by 16. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:12 PSBasketball

2:14

PSBasketball:

That's four fouls on Kris at 4:02. McGruder shoots one and one. Make. Make. SU by 12. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:14 PSBasketball

2:16

PSBasketball:

Rodriguez fouls Jardine on purpose. That's Rodriguez' 4th foul. SU in double-bonus so Jardine gets 2 FTs. SU up 63-53 at 3:08. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:16 PSBasketball

2:17

PSBasketball:

KState has scored six straight .. Scoop goes to the line to shoot 2 in the double bonus at 3:08. Four fouls on [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:17 PSBasketball

2:18

PSBasketball:

Meant to say four fouls on Rodriguez. SU by 10. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:18 PSBasketball

2:19

PSBasketball:

Scoop goes 1-for-2 at line. SU 64-53. MW [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:19 PSBasketball

2:20

PSBasketball:

Huge rebound by Rakeem on a missed 3 by Rodriguez. Dion goes to the line for 2 at 2:29. Make. Make. SU by 13. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:20 PSBasketball

2:22

PSBasketball:

Dion even falls dramatically. He'll go back to the line to shoot 2 at 1:47. Make. Make. All net on both of them. SU by 13. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:22 PSBasketball

2:23

PSBasketball:

Gipsonn finishes inside on a nice pass from Henriquez. KSU calls time at 1:25. SU by 11. Orange has the ball. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:23 PSBasketball

2:25

PSBasketball:

Scoop makes both. SU by 13. Orange on its way to Boston for the Sweet 16. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:25 PSBasketball

2:27

PSBasketball:

SU fans behind the bench are up and cheering after that James slam. Followed by a Rakeem slam. SU celebrating! DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:27 PSBasketball

2:28

PSBasketball:

Let's go Orange wafts through the building. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:28 PSBasketball

2:28

PSBasketball:

Final SU 75, KState 59. Dion leads a quartet of Orange in doubles. And Rakeem has 8. Dion with 18, Scoop with 16, James with 15. DD [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:28 PSBasketball

2:35

PSBasketball:

You Grade the Orange: Rate the Syracuse basketball team's NCAA Tournament performance vs. Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1KhLyx [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:35 PSBasketball

2:39

PSBasketball:

Syracuse advances to Sweet 16 with 75-59 win over Kansas State http://dlvr.it/1KhNKf [via Twitter]

Saturday March 17, 2012 2:39 PSBasketball

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