- The Associated Press
Griffin, Boeheim lead Syracuse past Clemson 64-54
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Alan Griffin hit three straight 3-pointers to score nine of his 22 points in just under three minutes on Wednesday, as Syracuse opened the second half on a furious 15-2 run to break away from Clemson for a 64-54 win. The Orange (15-8, 9-7 Atlantic Coast Conference) hit their first six shots of the second half, including three from distance, while Clemson (15-6, 9-6) was 1 of 4 shooting. The teams had ended a cold-shooting first half with Syracuse ahead 25-22.
Atlantic Coast Standings
| CONF | OVR | PF | PA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-3 | 15-4 | 1519 | 1318 | |
| 12-4 | 16-6 | 1507 | 1324 | |
| 9-4 | 15-5 | 1442 | 1295 | |
| 8-4 | 13-5 | 1245 | 1192 | |
| 10-6 | 14-8 | 1663 | 1546 | |
| 9-6 | 15-6 | 1361 | 1297 | |
| 9-6 | 15-9 | 1780 | 1669 | |
| 9-7 | 15-8 | 1738 | 1628 | |
| 9-8 | 11-10 | 1595 | 1513 | |
| 9-8 | 13-9 | 1616 | 1527 | |
| 6-9 | 10-10 | 1431 | 1387 | |
| 6-11 | 9-14 | 1668 | 1682 | |
| 3-14 | 6-14 | 1318 | 1428 | |
| 3-15 | 7-16 | 1502 | 1633 | |
| 2-10 | 4-14 | 1300 | 1424 |
