Syracuse opened up the new year with its first win in conference play.
The Orange topped the Notre Dame fighting Irsih 72-62 on the road to start ACC play at 1-0.
Elijah Hughes led the way with a career-best day of 22 points on six made threes and 10 rebounds. Oshae Brissett added 19 points and 11 rebounds. Tyus Battle scored 17 points.
Syracuse hit a season best 12 three pointers including going 7-14 in the first half.
SU improves to 10-4(1-0) and next up hosts Clemson in its conference opener on Wednesday at 8pm in the Carrier Dome.