Coming off a 17-point loss to Clemson at home, the Virginia Cavaliers pulled out a close 74-69 win over the Syracuse Orange on New Years’ Day. Senior point guard Kihei Clark led the way for the ‘Hoos with 17 points and eight assists on the evening.
The ‘Hoos started the game hot offensively as transfers Jayden Gardner and Armaan Franklin led the way early. Gardner hit a pair of floaters before Franklin found his shooting stroke to knock down two triples and give Virginia a 10-6 lead four minutes into the contest.
Kihei Clark banged home a three of his own out of the break to extend the lead.