Miami defeats Syracuse 91-84, Cleveland scores 32

In a disappointing performance for Syracuse, the Orange fell to the Miami Hurricanes 91-84, marking a significant defeat against a team that had struggled throughout the season. Miami's Matthew Cleveland led the way with a career-high 32 points, supported by Jalil Bethea's 21 points, as the Hurricanes shot 55.4% from the field, including 50% from three-point range. Syracuse managed to briefly take the lead in the second half, but could not maintain the advantage due to defensive lapses, allowing Miami to regain control. J.J. Starling scored 25 points for Syracuse, while Eddie Lampkin contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the deficit. The loss leaves Syracuse with an 11-14 record and jeopardizes their chances for a spot in the ACC tournament, while Miami improves to 6-18. This game highlighted Syracuse's ongoing struggles with defense and the need for consistent offensive support.