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The Mustangs are 13-7 against ACC opponents and 9-2 in non-conference play. SMU ranks third in the ACC in rebounding averaging 34.7 rebounds. Matt Cross leads the Mustangs with 7.8 boards. The Orange's record in ACC games is 8-13. Syracuse is 6-1 when it has fewer turnovers than its opponents and averages 12.0 turnovers per game.

The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team survived in the ACC Tournament First Round, handling the Florida State Seminoles by a final score of 66-62 in what was Leonard Hamilton’s final game as head coach.