Indiana wins 83-80 as late free throws break Syracuse tie
Markus Burton and Darren Harris each scored 20 points to lead the Hoosiers past the Orange on Monday.
By Natalia Costa ·
Bloomington, Ind. (Digital Newz Live), Markus Burton and Darren Harris each scored 20 points to guide Indiana to an 83-80 victory over Syracuse on Monday night.
The Hoosiers trailed 38-34 at halftime but built a 42-38 lead early in the second half on an eight-point run by Harris. The teams exchanged leads repeatedly during the final ten minutes. Luke Wilson gave Syracuse a 70-69 advantage with 3:33 remaining, but Burton restored Indiana’s lead with a three-pointer 48 seconds later.
After the Orange tied the score twice, Harris converted three free throws with 1:14 left to establish a 77-74 lead. Jaeden Mustaf added a dunk with 25 seconds on the clock. Indiana converted all six free throw attempts during that final minute and 14 seconds to secure the win.
Mustaf finished with 18 points and seven rebounds. Samet Yigitoglu contributed eight points and 10 rebounds for the Hoosiers, improving their record to 3-0. Ryan Moesch led the Orange with 19 points and six assists while playing off the bench. Kiyan Anthony added 16 points, Sadiq White Jr. scored 13, and Wilson had 11. Syracuse’s record fell to 2-1.
The result ended a six-game losing streak for Indiana against Syracuse, which included a double-overtime defeat in 2021. The Orange will play at No. 13 St. John’s on Sunday, while Indiana hosts Tennessee Tech on Thursday.
