Syracuse (16-12, 9-8 ACC) overcame some of their fouling issues, and a dominant Elijah Hughes put down the Panthers (15-14, 6-12 ACC) in their most commanding win of the season.
After trailing at the half, the Orange shot 64% from the field in the second half to grab an ACC win.
The 59-46 home win over Clemson makes five straight for Syracuse.
Digna Strautmane’s 18 points and 9 rebounds led Syracuse to a 71-53 win over Pitt in the team’s Play4Kay pink game honoring those battling breast cancer.
With Saturday’s 80-77 loss to the Seminoles, Syracuse’s postseason chances continue to slim.
The Orange recorded one of the biggest upsets in program history.
Freshman Brycen Goodine scored the game-winner for the Orange with less than 2 seconds remaining in the game.
More than 31,000 fans attended the Syracuse-Duke game Saturday night.
A crowd of 31,000+ pack the Carrier Dome as the Blue Devils outpace the Orange for a 97-88 win.
While Kiara Lewis had 19 points Thursday, it’s the SU guard’s layup in the final seconds that makes the difference.
