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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.

Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs guard Chuck Harris (3) comes away with the rebound and brings the ball up court against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) passes the ball as California Golden Bears center Mady Sissoko (12) defends in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) shoots from long range against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Duncan Powell (31) with a dunk against Virginia Cavaliers forward Blake Buchanan (0) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • 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.