Atlantic City, NJ (Sports Network) - Kris Joseph scored 22 points to help ninth-ranked Syracuse hold off Michigan in a 53-50 victory at the Legends Classic.
Scoop Jardine added 11 points despite shooting just 2-of-10 from the field for the Orange (5-0), which advanced to face Georgia Tech in Saturday's title game. Rick Jackson provided 10 points and 10 rebounds in the narrow victory.
Jordan Morgan and Stu Douglass scored 11 points apiece for Michigan (3-1), which posted victories over USC-Upstate, Bowling Green and Gardner-Webb to begin its season.