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Clemson dominated Syracuse in the paint, outrebounding the Orange 41-24 as the Tigers escaped with a nine-point victory. More observations on SU's defeat.

Syracuse overcame a 31-16 deficit to tie the game at 60-60, but Clemson outscored SU by nine points in the final 3:15 to pull away in a 77-68 win.

Joe Girard III scored 18 points to reach 2,000 in his career to lead Clemson to a 77-68 win over Syracuse Saturday afternoon in his first game on the court he called home for four seasons. Girard scored 1,652 career points for the Orange. A four-year starter at Syracuse, he transferred to Clemson following coach Jim Boeheim's retirement last season.

Final StatsSYRACUSE, N.Y. – Joseph Girard III (Glens Falls, N.Y./Glens Falls) made his return to Syracuse on Saturday afternoon, where he spent all four of his previous seasons in his playing career. He finished with a game-high 18 points in Clemson University men’s basketball’s 77-68 win.The Tigers (16-7, 6-6 ACC) were led by Girard’s 18. He finished 5-for-6 from the floor, including 4-of-5 from three a perfect 4-for-4 at the foul line. Girard came into the game exactly 18 points shy of 2,000 for his career and he achieved the milestone while helping ice the game at the free throw lin...