Wake Forest took a 1 point lead with 2:30 remaining after Mitchell Wilbekin made a deep three, but Syracuse made enough big shots down the stretch to knock of the Demon Deacons, 81-76. Syracuse advanced to 12-9, 4-4 on the season while Wake Forest dropped to 12-8, 3-5. What were some key takeaways?
I don’t usually blame officiating, but the officials made a crucial error in a pivotal moment in Tuesday’s contest. Syracuse likes the employ the strategy of fouling when they are up by three in the closing seconds. This is a fine strategy and one that I personally support.