Overview
- Donnie Freeman scored a career-high 27 points with nine rebounds, three blocks and two three-pointers on 9-for-18 shooting.
- Syracuse led by 20 after a second-half burst from Freeman, then weathered a long scoring drought and 11 second-half turnovers before sealing it with a late dunk and free throws.
- Naithan George had 17 points against his former team, going 10-for-10 at the line, and Kiyan Anthony added 11 first-half points off the bench.
- Georgia Tech played without starting center Mouhamed Sylla, and Baye Ndongo posted 20 points and nine rebounds despite extended foul trouble.
- The Orange improved to 10-5 and 1-1 in the ACC, the Yellow Jackets fell to 10-6 and 1-2, and Syracuse visits Pittsburgh next.