The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse’s 55-52 upset of No. 18 Clemson
Marek Dolezaj, center, walks off the floor after helping Syracuse beat a ranked opponent for the first time this season. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse (19-12, 8-10 Atlantic Coast) won its final regular season game, 55-52, over No. 18 Clemson (22-8, 11-7). It was the first win of this season for SU over a ranked opponent. The Orange begins ACC Tournament play on Tuesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. SU enters as the 11-seed and will play the 14-seed Wake Forest, who Syracuse beat at home and lost to on the road this season.
