#2 Virginia Shoots Past Syracuse, 79-53

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Despite holding a two-point lead at halftime, Syracuse (19-11, 10-7 ACC) could not keep pace with #2 Virginia (27-2, 15-2 ACC) and its stellar shooting. The Cavaliers defeated the Orange, 79-53, Monday night in the Carrier Dome.

and led the Orange with 11 points apiece. It was Hughes' fifth straight game in double-digits and his 23 of the season. and tied for a game-high eight rebounds each.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Despite being up 40-37 at the under 16 media timeout, Syracuse could not stop Virginia's hot shooting efforts. The Cavaliers went on a 32-6 run over the course of the next 11 minutes as the Orange went ice cold. Virginia went 8-of-9 from behind the arc as Kyle Guy led them…