Jonny Flynn made a key jumper with two minutes to go and Eric Devendorf hit two free throws in the closing seconds, helping No. 13 Syracuse hold off South Florida 59-54 in Tampa, Fla., last night.

Andy Rautins scored 14 points and Arinze Onuaku added 13 for the Orange (14-1, 2-0 Big East), who led by 16 at halftime but struggled to put the game away.

Lehigh 73, Columbia 59

In Bethlehem, Pa., Columbia raced to a 17-2 lead in the first six minutes but could not hold on. Joe Bova and Niko Scott each scored 10 points for the Lions (4-8).

Marist 60, St. Peter’s 54

In Poughkeepsie, Kaylen Gregory scored a career-high 15 points as Marist won a MAAC battle.