Syracuse shot 29.4 percent from the field during an opening half in which it never led.
So did most of what the Jets attempted in the opening half.
The Magic shot only 36 percent from the field in the opening half (16 of 44).
Indeed, at one point, the visitors had gone on an 11-point run to take an 8-point lead in the opening half.
But led by Thomas, they pulled away in the opening half.
St. John's scored 10 points in the opening half and made 3 of 22 shots.
He could have tried some 70-yarders in the opening half.
For the most part, the opening half was an odd one.
Neither team could mount an effective running game in the opening half.
The Vikings held the ball for 19:26 in the opening half.