Syracuse Men’s Basketball gets first ACC win over Georgia Tech

Syracuse, N.Y. – After starting conference play with three losses, the Orange get an ACC win over Georgia Tech, 62-55.

“We get our first ACC win and it’s important for us and for the team,” Coach Autry said after the game. “We’ve dealt with different things and these guys keep fighting.”

Jyáre Davis hits the leaning mid-range shot against Georgia Tech.
Jyáre Davis hits the leaning mid-range shot against Georgia Tech. Photo Credits: Zach Card

Syracuse’s defense led the way in the first half by keeping the Yellow Jackets to under 30% from the floor and collecting four blocks as a unit. After the first 20 minutes, the Orange sat on top by one point, 25-24. 

“It was one of those old-school games, just tough to score,” Autry said. “But we battled, we kept battling.” 

Early in the second half, Georgia Tech took their first lead of the game from a free throw from Lance Terry, 30-29. Georgia Tech only held the lead for 57 seconds of the whole game. Terry led the Yellow Jackets in scoring with 18 points. 

Georgia Tech's Lance Terry drives for the floater against Syracuse on January 7, 2025.
Georgia Tech’s Lance Terry drives for the floater against Syracuse on January 7, 2025.

Starling led the way in scoring for both teams with 21. Lucas Taylor started his second straight game for Syracuse and added 10 points. Lampkin was the only player for the Orange to score off the bench, also finishing with 10 points. 

Lucas Taylor floats through the paint for the mid-range basket against Georgia Tech on January 7, 2025.
Lucas Taylor floats through the paint for the mid-range basket against Georgia Tech on January 7, 2025. Photo Credits: Zach Card

Syracuse finished the game with a season high in blocks, six. JJ Starling, Eddie Lampkin Jr. and Petar Majstorovic each blocked two shots. 

“[Majstrorovic] does all of the dirty work. I think every team needs a guy like him. He reminds me a little bit of that guy we used to have, Marek Dolezaj.” Coach Autry praised the freshman, “No one knew about him, no one gave him a chance to play, and he just earned all his minutes and continues to earn his minutes.” 

Next, the Orange travel up to Chestnut Hill, MA for a matchup with Boston College on Saturday, January 11 at 3 p.m.