Griffin, Boeheim lead Syracuse past Clemson 64-54
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- — Alan Griffin hit three straight 3-pointers to score nine of his 22 points in just under three minutes on Wednesday, as Syracuse opened the second half on a furious 15-2 run to break away from Clemson for a 64-54 win.
The Orange (15-8, 9-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) hit their first six shots of the second half, including three from distance, while Clemson (15-6, 9-6) was 1 of 4 shooting. The teams had ended a cold-shooting first half with Syracuse ahead 25-22.
In less than four minutes, Syracuse made it a completely different game, doubling its field goal percentage from 25% in the first half to 50% in the second. The Orange only turned the ball over once in the second half, Griffin was on his way to his fifth double-double of the season with 10 rebounds to go with the 22 points, and Buddy Boeheim tossed in 17.
The game was a makeup, originally scheduled for Jan. 12. Griffin's double-double was his first since Jan. 23. Seven of his 10 rebounds were on the defensive end. Syracuse ended the regular season 13-1 at the empty Carrier Dome.
Al-Amir Dawes and Alex Hemenway scored 11 points each for Clemson, which saw a five-game win streak end. Each also made three 3-pointers. The Tigers finished the game shooting 39% (20 of 59). Nick Honor, who averages 9.1 points per game. was held scoreless for the first time since Clemson lost 54-50 to then-No. 25 Louisville on Jan. 27.
Syracuse awaits the ACC tournament. Clemson closes the regular season against visiting Pitt on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Clark
- Lamar Simpson
- Jeffrey Anderson
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Duke | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
SMU | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
Clemson | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
Pittsburgh | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
Stanford | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
NC State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
North Carolina | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
Notre Dame | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
Wake Forest | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
Louisville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
California | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
Virginia | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
Syracuse | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
Miami | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-8 |
Florida State | 0-2 | 2 | 9-4 |
Boston College | 0-2 | 2 | 7-5 |
Georgia Tech | 0-2 | 2 | 5-7 |