Florida State played its first game of 2025 against the Syracuse Orange, with both teams looking to pick up their first win against a power conference opponent this season. The Orange got big news heading into this game, as JJ Starling returned to the floor after missing seven games with a broken hands.

After two weeks away from the court, Florida State men's basketball (10-5, 1-2 ) picked up its first win of 2025 and an ACC victory over Syracuse (6-8), 90-74. For the Orange, their first ACC win will have to wait.

After grabbing 2-0 and 3-2 leads, the Orange never led again, falling 85-61 at home to Louisville. It was the largest loss inside the Dome since Duke defeated Syracuse 97-72 in 20