Syracuse had some rotten luck taking on NC State when Elijah Hughes had a groin injury and was unable to play. Joe Girard responded by scoring 30 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome a mediocre team at home. Now Syracuse has a chance to respond by picking up a win against #8 Florida State on the road.
Syracuse faces a tough task taking on Florida State, a team with three players that average over ten points a game. Devin Vassell leads the team in scoring and rebounding. FSU is the tallest team in the nation, lead the nation in blocked shots, and are top ten in steals.