Syracuse, NY – Syracuse University announced a crowd of 16,245 for SU’s ACC men’s basketball opener against Clemson on New Year’s Eve.
The number represents tickets sold for the event.
Syracuse lost to Clemson 64-61.
Donnie Freeman, who had missed Syracuse’s previous nine games with a foot injury, scored all 18 of his second-half points, but his potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds was off target.
Syracuse is averaging 15,659 tickets sold through the first 10 home games of the 2025-26 season, seventh in the nation.
The Orange will return to the JMA Wireless Dome on Jan. 13 to face Florida State at 9 p.m.
Listed attendance for 2025-26 Syracuse home basketball games:
November 3 vs. Binghamton 18,762
November 8 vs. Delaware State 19,275
November 18 vs. Monmouth 18,515
December 2 vs. Tennessee 19,657
December 11 vs. St. Joseph’s 12,584
December 13 vs. Hofstra 13,282
December 17 vs. Mercyhurst 12,258
December 20 vs. Northeastern 13,273
December 22 vs. Stonehill 12,742
December 31 vs. Clemson 16,245
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