Flynn scores 23 to lead Syracuse over Maryland 88-72 in NIT

SYRACUSE -- Jonny Flynn had 23 points to lead four Syracuse starters in double figures as the Orange advanced to the quarterfinals of the NIT with an 88-72 victory over Maryland Thursday night.

Arinze Onuaku added 14 points and 14 rebounds for Syracuse (21-13), which will play the winner of Saturday's second-round matchup between Massachusetts and Akron. Paul Harris added 19 points and Donte Greene tossed in 16.

Top-seeded Syracuse used a 15-5 spurt late in the second half to pull away from Maryland (19-15), which got 23 points and 11 rebounds from James Gist before he fouled out in the final minute and a career-high 21 from Bambale Osby.