Syracuse (16-5, 4-4 Atlantic Coast) wanted to get out to a fast start on Thursday night, SU head coach Quentin Hillsman said postgame. The Orange did just that and rolled to an easy victory over Clemson (11-10, 1-7), 86-51. Syracuse began the game with a 14-2 lead. The Orange never trailed. And SU kept its home record perfect, moving to 11 wins in 11 home games this season.