MSU is having some issues with Syracuse's zone, settling for long 3-pointers instead of getting into the lane and attacking.
The Spartans have started 2-for-10 from the field, and Syracuse turned that into an 8-0 run to grab a 10-7 lead with 11:46 remaining in the first half.
MSU out to an early lead
Nick Ward knocked down two free throws and Josh Langford hit from beyond the arc to stake the Spartans a 5-0 lead. Oshae Brissett got the Orange off the snide with a bucket, but it's still 7-4 in favor of the Tom Izzo's squad with 15:58 remaining in the first half.