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Nate Kingz's Game-Winner Lifts Syracuse over SMU
Nate Kingz's late layup clinched a 79-78 win as Syracuse overcame a double-digit deficit with SMU missing key shots in the final 90 seconds, Syracuse coach Autry said.
- On Saturday, Nate Kingz made a driving layup off the glass with about two seconds remaining to give Syracuse a 79-78 win at the JMA Wireless Dome.
- Syracuse trailed 61-49 with just over 12 minutes remaining before mounting an 11-2 run and a Kiyan Anthony three-point play to take the lead.
- Bench contributions also played a key role, with Kiyan Anthony and Betsey each finishing with 13 and Anthony hitting three second-half 3-pointers, while Freeman blocked four shots.
- The win begins Syracuse's toughest three-game stretch as the Orange visit Duke on Monday and then host North Carolina next Saturday, improving to 15-11 while SMU falls to 17-8 .
- SMU's late misses created the opportunity for Syracuse as they missed two free throws and four straight field goals, while Syracuse defense held SMU to nine points in the final eight minutes despite 27 second‑chance points off 16 offensive rebounds.
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Freeman scores 18, Kingz hits game-winner as Syracuse edges SMU 79-78
Donnie Freeman scored 18 points, Nate Kingz had 13 and the game‑winning layup with two seconds remaining, and Syracuse edged SMU 79–78 on Saturday.
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