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NC State Wolfpack vs Syracuse Orange Wrap - Syracuse Wins 75-72

Syracuse got 20 points from Judah Mintz en route to a 75-72 victory over NC State on Tuesday at JMA Wireless Dome.

Bettors who backed Syracuse were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.

Jesse Edwards had 18 points for Syracuse and Joseph Girard III chipped in with 14 points. Judah Mintz had 9 assists for them, while Jesse Edwards was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

NC State got 15 points from DJ Burns in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jarkel Joiner. Jarkel Joiner contributed 11 assists for them, while Jarkel Joiner had 10 rebounds.

Syracuse was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

NC State had a 42-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Syracuse heads into a battle against Duke. NC State, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina.