Orange Drop Road Finale at No. 3 Clemson

Friday, October 25

Clemson, SC

8:00 PM

Syracuse University

6-6-3, 1-4-2

Clemson

10-2-2, 5-2-0

Syracuse

Clemson

10/25/2024 10:32:00 PM | Men's Soccer

Box Score

CLEMSON, S.C. - Syracuse men's soccer (6-6-3, 1-4-2 ACC) dropped a 6-1 decision at No. 3 Clemson (10-2-2, 5-2-0 ACC) in its final road game of the regular season on Friday night at Historic Riggs Field.

HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Tigers struck early, taking a 1-0 lead on their first shot of the game in the second minute.

In the 15^th minute, Michael Acquah received a red card after video review, forcing the Orange to play the remainder of the contest with 10 men. The Tigers took advantage of being a man up, netting goals in the 25^th, 30^th, and 33^rd minutes to extend their lead to 4-0.

'Cuse got on the board in the 36^th minute when Ezra Widman was fouled in the box and converted a penalty kick. SU went into the locker room down, 1-4.

Just over two minutes into the second half, the Tigers scored again to extend their lead to 5-1.

Clemson's sixth and final goal came in the 63^rd minute, sealing a 6-1 victory over Syracuse.

OF NOTE:

Widman's goal is the second of his season and career. The sophomore net his first goal this year against Niagara on Aug. 25.
Jason Smith recorded his second appearance of the season, stepping into the goal in the 65^th minute and recording one save.
Andre Cutler-DeJesus went the full 90 minutes in the loss, something he has done 11 times this season.
Syracuse and Clemson are now tied in the lifetime series with six wins apiece.
The last time Syracuse gave up six goals in a contest came on Sept. 26, 1993, in a 2-6 loss at Boston College.

UP NEXT:
Syracuse will conclude its regular season on Friday, Nov. 1 against Pittsburgh for the program's Senior Night. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. and can be streamed live on ACC Network Extra. Admission and parking are free for all in attendance.

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