Syracuse Orange Faces SMU Mustangs in ACC Tournament Clash

Syracuse Orange advanced in the ACC Tournament with a narrow 66-62 victory over Florida State, securing their spot to face the SMU Mustangs next. The Orange had a strong lead during the game, largely thanks to Eddie Lampkin's early contributions, but faced a late challenge from the Seminoles. In their upcoming match, Syracuse will look to avenge a recent 77-75 loss to SMU, where they squandered a 12-point lead in the final minutes. SMU has performed well in the ACC, boasting a 13-7 record against conference opponents, and will need to contain Syracuse's standout player, Starling, who scored 27 points in his last outing. The Mustangs are favored by 8.5 points in this matchup, with a total points line set at 152. As the tournament progresses, both teams are eager to secure their place in the next round.