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Recap - Syracuse Defeats Clemson 64-54
Alan Griffin scored 22 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Syracuse on Wednesday, leading them to a 64-54 victory over Clemson at Carrier Dome.
Bettors who backed Syracuse were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
Syracuse got 17 points from Buddy Boeheim and another 8 points from Quincy Guerrier. Joseph Girard III contributed 7 assists, while Alan Griffin cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Clemson got 11 points from Alex Hemenway in a losing cause and another 11 points from Al-Amir Dawes. Clyde Trapp contributed 5 assists for them, while Aamir Simms had 8 rebounds.
Syracuse was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-31.