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Syracuse goes long against UM in second half, sends 'Canes to 1-5 in ACC play

Elijah Hughes tied a career-high with 22 points, and Syracuse hit 14 3-pointers to rout Miami 73-53 on Thursday night.

Syracuse (14-5, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won seven of their last eight and three in a row. Miami (9-9, 1-5) has lost five of six.

Hughes was 6-of-9 shooting from long range and also blocked three shots. Buddy Boeheim added 12 points for the Orange. Tyus Battle had 10 points and a career-best nine assists. Paschal Chukwu had five blocks.

The Orange held a slim 32-29 lead at the break but outscored the Hurricanes 41-24 in the second half.