Girard scores 28, Syracuse edges Louisville 70-69
Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) puts a shot up over Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) puts a shot up over Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:43 PM EST
Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) and Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) and Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) go after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:58 PM EST
Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) tries to score over Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) tries to score over Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:59 PM EST
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, right, talks with guard Judah Mintz (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Syracuse won 70-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, right, talks with guard Judah Mintz (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Syracuse won 70-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 09:17 PM EST
Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) shoots over Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) shoots over Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:47 PM EST
Syracuse guard Judah Mintz (3) attempts a layup past Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse guard Judah Mintz (3) attempts a layup past Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:55 PM EST
Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) shoots over Louisville forward Kamari Lands (22), left, and forward Jae' Lyn Withers (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) shoots over Louisville forward Kamari Lands (22), left, and forward Jae' Lyn Withers (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:54 PM EST
Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) tries to drive past Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Syracuse won 70-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse center Jesse Edwards (14) tries to drive past Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Syracuse won 70-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 09:22 PM EST
Syracuse guard Judah Mintz (3) attempts a layup past Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse guard Judah Mintz (3) attempts a layup past Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:49 PM EST
Louisville head coach Kenny Payne reacts to forward JJ Traynor (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Syracuse won 70-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville head coach Kenny Payne reacts to forward JJ Traynor (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Syracuse won 70-69. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 09:14 PM EST
Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) shoots over Louisville guard El Ellis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) shoots over Louisville guard El Ellis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jan. 03, 2023 07:46 PM EST