Coach Babers will need his new players to improve on the 4-8 seasons of the past two seasons.
Syracuse had won its previous 10 games at home this season.
The Orange lost its second straight games in the Carrier Dome, after winning its opening eleven games.
Syracuse offense faltered as Virginia pulled away from the Orange.
Washington’s injury means Syracuse loses another scholarship guard this season.
Syracuse is now 11-0 at home and in 8th in the tough ACC after 86-51 win over the Clemson Tigers.
Syracuse win its second straight ACC game in the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse led for a majority of the game, pulling away at the end and defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers 70-52.
Frank Howard led Syracuse with 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals.
The 2018 season brings in the third recruitment class under head coach Dino Babers.
