NEW YORK -- The Syracuse faithful that has filled the Garden tonight is starting to get a little uneasy with the No. 21-ranked Orangmen falling behind big, 67-52, to unranked Ohio State with eight minutes remaining in our second semifinal.

And while Ohio State became the second team earlier this month to lose to a Division II team in an exhibition game at home (a 70-68 defeat to Findlay), the Buckeyes sure don't look like the same team that they did back on Nov. 6. Jamar Butler, in particular, has been impressive all game, knocking down shots from three after scoring five points in the first half.

Jim Boeheim's team, meanwhile, has been as cold as ice from the perimeter despite getting some good looks from the corner and wing spots. Syracuse is going to need to make a run very soon if it wants to have any chance of winning this game.