Originally posted on 02/20/2013:

The Friars are shooting 50% and averaging 0.97 points per play vs zone in their last 4 games, compared to 35% shooting and 0.77 points per play in their first 21 games. Syracuse leads the country in zone defense plays this season. * During its 4-game win streak, Providence is holding opponents to 21.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Syracuse has really struggled to make 3-pointers in its 4 losses this season, making just 22.2% of its 3-point field goals, by far the worst 3-point field goal percentage in losses in the Big East. Overall, Syracuse's 3-point field goal percentage of 32.3% this season ranks 10th in the Big East.