(#10) FSU struggles with the (#23) Syracuse pressure and loses 83-73. FSU will try to extend their home winning streak against Notre Dame on Monday.
The old expression is that styles make fights. This game was certainly a clash of styles. (23) Syracuse (21-6, 11-3 ACC) did what they always do which is extend pressure from the opening tip and try to get turnovers. They also take a ton of threes. They lead the ACC in three pointers attempted. For their part (10) Florida State (21-5, 11-2 ACC) wins with defense and rebounding combined with efficient offense. Both teams played their game in Syracuse tonight but the Orange executed their style a bit better and came away with an 83-73 victory on Senior Night.