SU survives St. Joseph’s on a late, listless night in the dome (Ditota’s Quick Hits)

Syracuse, N.Y. - Late nights at the JMA Wireless Dome.

Fun.

If you’re into that sort of thing.

Let’s get right to it. Syracuse played St. Joseph’s Thursday night.

First half: Syracuse 34, St. Joe’s 30. Final score: Syracuse 71, St. Joe’s 63 .

The Orange shot 51.9% from the field in the second half. St. Joe’s shot 31% and was 2-of-10 from 3 in that decisive half.

Don’t ask about the free throws. 8

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Here’s what happened:

Tyler Betsey scored eight quick points midway through the first half to boost Syracuse to a 20-15 lead. He made two 3s during that stretch and a tough, turnaround baseline jumper.

The Orange in that first half looked exactly like a team that hadn’t played in nine days. SU was listless, disorganized on offense. It turned it over and surrendered transitio