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Clemson Finishes 2025 with 64-61 Win in ACC Opener Against Syracuse

Carter Welling's late free throws and defensive plays secured Clemson's ACC opener win over Syracuse 64-61, with Syracuse missing a critical 3-pointer in final seconds.

  • On Wednesday, Clemson University men's basketball edged Syracuse 64-61 in the ACC opener, with Carter Welling's late free throw and steal preserving the win.
  • Donnie Freeman returned after missing nine games and scored 18 points with nine rebounds, cutting Syracuse Orange's deficit to 63-61 with a fastbreak layup 43 seconds left Wednesday.
  • RJ Godfrey led Clemson with 14 points on 7-for-9 shooting, the Tigers scored 46 points in the paint, and Syracuse finished 20-for-24 from the foul line.
  • Clemson improved to 11-3 overall and 1-0 in ACC play while Syracuse dropped to 9-5 and 0-1, with the Tigers returning Saturday, Jan. 3 at Pittsburgh.
  • Coach Brad Brownell notched career milestones by recording his 303rd Clemson win and extending the Tigers' five-game streak over Syracuse dating back to Feb. 22, 2023.
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