Overview
- Donnie Freeman returned after nine games out, scoring all 18 after halftime and adding nine rebounds off the bench.
- Clemson outscored Syracuse 46-24 in the paint, countering a 4-for-16 night from three and limited trips to the line.
- Dillon Hunter hit back-to-back threes and later a layup to push the Tigers ahead late, with RJ Godfrey leading them with 14 points.
- Carter Welling made the first of two free throws with 14 seconds left then stole the ball on the ensuing possession to clinch it.
- Syracuse fell to 9-5 (0-1 ACC) with 15 turnovers as Clemson improved to 11-3 (1-0) for a fourth straight win; attendance was announced at 16,245.