Markus Burton scored 20 points as the Indiana Hoosiers edged the Syracuse Orange 83-80 on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The lead changed hands 13 times. The Hoosiers were behind 38-34 at halftime and outscored the Orange the rest of the way.
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For Indiana, Markus Burton finished with 20 points, four assists and three steals, Darren Harris added 20 points and three assists, while Jaeden Mustaf chipped in 18 points and seven rebounds.
For Syracuse, Ryan Moesch finished with 19 points and six assists, and Kiyan Anthony added 16 points and three assists.
The Hoosiers moved to 3-0. The Orange dropped to 2-1.
The Hoosiers are first in the Big Ten and have won three straight. The Orange are first in the ACC. Syracuse is 2-0 at home and 0-1 away from home.
The Hoosiers next host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. ET. The Orange next visit the St. John's Red Storm on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
