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Saturday, March 4
Syracuse, N.Y.
5 PM
Syracuse University
17-14,10-10ACC
72
vs
63
Wake Forest
18-13,10-10ACC
1
2
F
Wake Forest
29
34
63
Syracuse
39
33
72
Team Stats
WF
SU
FG%
.400
.422
3FG%
.256
.143
FT%
.833
.667
RB
36
43
TO
16
14
STL
7
13
Game Leaders
Pts
27
FGM
11
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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Edwards' 27 Points Lead Orange To Senior Day Win
3/4/2023 7:11:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Senior center Jesse Edwards recorded the first 20-plus point and rebound game since 2009 and his 13th double-double of the season in Syracuse's (17-14, 10-10), 72-63, victory against Wake Forest (18-13, 10-10).
Edwards finished with 27 points, tying his career-best effort, and 20 rebounds.Freshman guard Judah Mintz collected 17 points and five assists and senior guard Joseph Girard III (16 points) added his eighth straight outing in double-digits in the triumph.
In SU's regular-season finale, John Bol Ajak, Jesse Edwards, Joseph Girard III, and Symir Torrence were recognized in a pregame senior ceremony. The 2003 NCAA Championship was celebrated during intermission and the day was capped off with jersey retirements for 2003 starters Gerry McNamara and Hakim Warrick..
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Eight unanswered points by Edwards effectively secured the outcome in favor of the Orange. The big man hit two-for-two at the foul line, a dunk, and two layups to account for five straight makes. Wake's Appleby connected his fifth 3-pointer of the night before Girard closed the 10-3 Orange run with a floating jump shot. Syracuse led Wake Forest, 62-47, with 7:47 to play and the Orange charged to a big win on senior day.
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
Edwards (four points) and Joseph Girard III (two) put six of the first eight points on the board for SU, but the Demon Deacon's mustered up an 11-3 spurt to move in front, 13-9, with 12:04 to go in the opening stanza.
Over the following six minutes of play the Orange defense limited Wake Forest to one point, while Syracuse collared 16 of its own. Girard, Mintz, Edwards, and Brown split the run evenly, contributing four points apiece. SU had an 11-point advantage, 25-14, with under eight minutes left before the break.
The next few minutes were back and forth but Wake attempted to trim the gap with five 3-pointers, three of which came from Tyree Appleby. Syracuse entered halftime up 10, 39-29, thanks to seven unanswered SU points.
ORANGE MAINTAIN CONTROL
The visiting Demon Deacons returned from intermission with a 9-2 spurt, which was opened and closed with two free throws and a layup by Appleby. Syracuse still held steady, 41-38, with under 17 minutes left.
A 19-6 Orange run solidified the game in favor of the Orange. Edwards paced the Orange with 12 points, eight of which were unanswered down the stretch. With 9:26 left to go in the regular season finale, Syracuse led 60-44.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
The Orange have earned the number-eight seed and a first-round bye in the 2023 New York Life ACC Men's Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Syracuse will square off with Wake Forest on Wednesday at noon. The winner advances to challenge top-seed Miami on Thursday at noon.
TICKETS
Syracuse men's basketball tickets are available online (cuse.com/tickets), by phone (1-888-DOMETIX), and at the Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's basketball, follow the team on Twitter (@Cuse_MBB) and Instagram (@cuse_mbb).
Edwards finished with 27 points, tying his career-best effort, and 20 rebounds.Freshman guard Judah Mintz collected 17 points and five assists and senior guard Joseph Girard III (16 points) added his eighth straight outing in double-digits in the triumph.
In SU's regular-season finale, John Bol Ajak, Jesse Edwards, Joseph Girard III, and Symir Torrence were recognized in a pregame senior ceremony. The 2003 NCAA Championship was celebrated during intermission and the day was capped off with jersey retirements for 2003 starters Gerry McNamara and Hakim Warrick..
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Eight unanswered points by Edwards effectively secured the outcome in favor of the Orange. The big man hit two-for-two at the foul line, a dunk, and two layups to account for five straight makes. Wake's Appleby connected his fifth 3-pointer of the night before Girard closed the 10-3 Orange run with a floating jump shot. Syracuse led Wake Forest, 62-47, with 7:47 to play and the Orange charged to a big win on senior day.
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
Edwards (four points) and Joseph Girard III (two) put six of the first eight points on the board for SU, but the Demon Deacon's mustered up an 11-3 spurt to move in front, 13-9, with 12:04 to go in the opening stanza.
Over the following six minutes of play the Orange defense limited Wake Forest to one point, while Syracuse collared 16 of its own. Girard, Mintz, Edwards, and Brown split the run evenly, contributing four points apiece. SU had an 11-point advantage, 25-14, with under eight minutes left before the break.
The next few minutes were back and forth but Wake attempted to trim the gap with five 3-pointers, three of which came from Tyree Appleby. Syracuse entered halftime up 10, 39-29, thanks to seven unanswered SU points.
ORANGE MAINTAIN CONTROL
The visiting Demon Deacons returned from intermission with a 9-2 spurt, which was opened and closed with two free throws and a layup by Appleby. Syracuse still held steady, 41-38, with under 17 minutes left.
A 19-6 Orange run solidified the game in favor of the Orange. Edwards paced the Orange with 12 points, eight of which were unanswered down the stretch. With 9:26 left to go in the regular season finale, Syracuse led 60-44.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- Edwards' 27 points matched his career-best that he previously set at Boston College on Feb. 4th.
- Edwards has the first 20 point and 20 rebound Syracuse game since 2009. In the six overtime win against Connecticut, Paul Harris had 29 points and 22 rebounds. Derrick Coleman was the last performer to post a 20-20 effort in a regulation game -- he did it twice in 1990.
- Edwards' 13th double-double of the season cements the big man in a tie with Oshae Brissett (2018-19) for the most double-doubles across the last 10 campaigns.
- Edwards equaled his career-high with five steals.
- Syracuse has secured 11 of 13 victories in the series with Wake Forest series.
- The Orange have won six of the last seven pairings against the Demon Deacons and six consecutive in the Dome.
- The Orange accumulated a season-best 13 steals against Wake Forest, marking the most Syracuse has collected since Virginia on Jan. 30th (11 steals).
- Edwards' 20 boards marked his second career 20-plus rebound game.
The Orange have earned the number-eight seed and a first-round bye in the 2023 New York Life ACC Men's Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Syracuse will square off with Wake Forest on Wednesday at noon. The winner advances to challenge top-seed Miami on Thursday at noon.
TICKETS
Syracuse men's basketball tickets are available online (cuse.com/tickets), by phone (1-888-DOMETIX), and at the Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's basketball, follow the team on Twitter (@Cuse_MBB) and Instagram (@cuse_mbb).
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