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SU hoops opens ACC men's tournament against SMU
SMU's balanced scoring and strong rebounding secured an 86-69 win, improving their NCAA Tournament chances per ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi.
- On Tuesday, SMU defeated Syracuse at the ACC tournament, advancing to face No. Louisville on Wednesday, after the Mustangs put the game out of reach earlier.
- Entering the tournament, Syracuse faced a five-game losing streak and needed a win Tuesday, while SMU arrived with its own four-game skid, raising the stakes.
- SMU dominated the boards to build and protect a lead, out-rebounding Syracuse 44-31 with all five starters in double figures, including 16 points and 11 rebounds from Jaden Toombs and 12 points and 11 rebounds from Samet Yigitoglu.
- ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi said a win would likely lock SMU into its first NCAA Tournament berth in nine years, but the NCAA selection committee won't finalize its decision until Sunday, leaving SMU's fate unresolved.
- Syracuse's offensive struggles showed up in the second half, with 3-of-15 from three-point range after halftime and a 46.4% field-goal rate over last 10 games.
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Dallas News
The Lawton ConstitutionSMU showcases complete team effort in taking down Syracuse to open ACC tournament
For the first time in weeks, SMU looked like an NCAA Tournament team.
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SMU hands Syracuse sixth straight loss in ACC first-round clash
CHARLOTTE -- Boopie Miller poured in 25 points and Jaron Pierre Jr. pumped in 21 points as SMU had a big second half to pull away from Syracuse, winning 86-69 in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament's first round and ending…
Grade Syracuse basketball vs. SMU in ACC tournament, vote on player of game
Syracuse, N.Y. — What grades would you give the Syracuse basketball team after its 86-69 loss to SMU in the first round of the ACC tournament on Tuesday afternoon at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina? What marks would you give the offense? The defense? What’s your overall grade?
Boopie Miller scores 25 and No. 11 seed SMU beats 14th-seeded Syracuse 86-69 in the ACC Tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Boopie Miller scored 25 points to lead five starters in double figures, Jaden Toombs and Samet Yigitoglu each had a double-double and No. 11 seed SMU beat 14th-seeded Syracuse 86-69 on Tuesday in the opening round…
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