Orange upset Cal
By: John Kucko
Updated: November 19, 2009
NEW YORK -- Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.
Arinza Onuaku added 12 points for the Orange, who made Madison Square Garden feel like home in the tournament benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer. Syracuse will play No. 6 North Carolina or No. 15 Ohio State for the championship on Friday night.
Syracuse confounded the Bears (2-1) from the tip with coach Jim Boeheims trademark zone defense, building a double-digit lead by halftime.
Cal star Jerome Randle finished with 25 points, while Jamal Boykin had 14 and Patrick Christopher 12.
