The first round of the ACC Tournament began on Wednesday, and it certainly got off to an unbelievable start in a matchup between the Syracuse Orange and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
The game went down to the wire, coming down to the final shot. Both teams had a chance to win the game on their final possessions, but it was Wake Forest that came through when it mattered most.
Syracuse guard Joe Girard missed a shot with just six seconds remaining. This led to a frantic final shot from Wake Forest. Demon Deacons guard Daivien Williamson went on to put a dagger in the hearts of Orange fans with a ridiculous three-point shot with less than a second remaining to win the game.
Onions in the ACC Tournament!🧅 pic.twitter.com/dSmWeGPvWG
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) March 8, 2023
Many around the college basketball world were thoroughly entertained throughout and took to social media to praise Wake Forest for their excellent win.
WAKE FOREST!!
THIS IS MARCH!! @MarkTitusShow pic.twitter.com/md1zXvb239
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) March 8, 2023
WAKE FOREST WINS IT IN THE LAST SECOND 😱
MARCH.
(via @WakeMBB)pic.twitter.com/9qARl63h1w
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 8, 2023
Wake Forest wins it with 0.5 seconds left! pic.twitter.com/fWUpm9QB7Q
— Stadium (@Stadium) March 8, 2023
WAKE FOREST. ACC TOURNAMENT. ONIONS. pic.twitter.com/V5GZWHdH7c
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 8, 2023
Others are wondering whether this is the end for legendary Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim given the criticism he has received this year.
Is this how Jim Boeheim’s career ends? pic.twitter.com/j5vZWVP4XC
— The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 8, 2023
If that's the way Jim Boeheim's career ends…
— Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) March 8, 2023
Is that the shot that puts the Jim Boeheim era out of its misery?
— Paul Zeise (@PaulZeise) March 8, 2023
This game-winner puts an end to what has been a disappointing season for the lofty standards that Syracuse has built for itself over the years. For Wake Forest, this will keep their hopes alive of winning their way into the NCAA Tournament by winning the ACC Tournament.
They will face much stiffer competition in their Round 2 matchup, facing off against the top-seeded Miami Hurricanes on Thursday.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.