Orange Defeated by Duke, 88-79 in ACC Quarterfinals

BROOKLYN, N.Y.- Jimmy Boeheim's season high 28-point performance was not enough to lead Syracuse to a victory against Duke. The Blue Devils defeated the Orange 88-79 in the quarter finals of the ACC Tournament.

Syracuse falls to 16-17 while Duke improves to 27-5 and advances to the semi-final round of the ACC Tournament

Duke's Paolo Banchero and Mark Williams produced double-double performances. Banchero put up 10 points and 10 rebounds and Williams had 15 points and 16 boards.

HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED

A driving lay up from Mark Williams marked the final lead change of the day. The score hung at 62-60 in favor of Duke after 11 lead changes throughout the game with 11:15 remaining in the contest.

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