SMU Advances to ACC Quarterfinals with Dominant Win Over Syracuse

The Mustangs' defense secured a 73-53 victory in their first-ever ACC Tournament game, setting up a matchup against Clemson.

SMU defeated Syracuse 73-53 in the second round of the ACC Tournament, marking their first win in the competition as a new conference member.
Chuck Harris and Matt Cross led SMU with 12 points each, while the team's strong defensive performance held Syracuse to a season-low score.
The sixth-seeded Mustangs improved to 23-9 on the season and will face third-seeded Clemson in Thursday's quarterfinals.
Syracuse's J.J. Starling scored 16 points, but the 14th-seeded Orange ended their season at 14-19, continuing their struggles in the ACC Tournament since joining in 2013.
SMU's victory comes after narrowly defeating Syracuse in the regular season, showcasing a more commanding performance this time around.