Clemson Tigers 64, Syracuse Orange 61
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-31 · Winner: Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers defeated Syracuse Orange 64–61 on 2025-12-31 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 15:38 swung win probability 66% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Syracuse Orange lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| Syracuse Orange | 28 | 33 | 61 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at H1 15:38 swung win probability 66% → 28%.
Why Syracuse Orange lost
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 15:38 (win probability 66% → 28% for the home side).
- Shot 45.6% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 10–0 | H1 15:38 | 66% → 28% |
| Syracuse Orange | 9–0 | H1 6:38 | 27% → 64% |