We're set up for a great second half, as No. 6 Syracuse and No. 1 Louisville are tied 38-38 at the half. Brandon Triche had 18 points in the first 20 minutes for the Orange.

Wow, what a first half! #Syracuse and #Louisville all tied up at the half, 38-38 #MyHomeCourt #JourneytotheTourney

— ESPN College BBall (@ESPNCBB) January 19, 2013

Jim Boeheim has to be happy with that half. Didn't look good for a while there but Triche playing so well.

— Dana O'Neil (@ESPNDanaOneil) January 19, 2013

Brandon Triche ... Dat Boy Good! #ComingToAmerica #AintNothinGoinOn

— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) January 19, 2013

Carter-Williams hits a 3 with 6 seconds left to force a 38-38 tie at halftime. Triche with 18 points for Cuse

— Jason King (@JasonKingESPN) January 19, 2013