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Recap - Wake Forest Defeats Syracuse 81-71

Wake Forest got 23 points from Hunter Sallis as they ran past Syracuse 81-71 on Tuesday at JMA Wireless Dome.

Wake Forest was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.

Wake Forest got 14 points from Cameron Hildreth and another 11 points from Tre'Von Spillers. Hunter Sallis contributed 4 assists, while Tre'Von Spillers cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Syracuse got a 16-point performance from Lucas Taylor, who was supported by 16 points from Jaquan Carlos. Jaquan Carlos had 4 assists in a losing cause for Syracuse, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Wake Forest were victorious, as the score was 36-35 at the break.

Syracuse won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-31.

Wake Forest looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the NC State. Syracuse will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida State.