Syracuse men's basketball team, known as the Orange, are preparing for their first significant challenge of the McNamEra. The squad recently faced the Central Connecticut Blue Devils on November 5, 2026, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.
In that game, Central Connecticut guard Raphel Laurent drove between Syracuse forward Sadiq White Jr. and guard Garwey Dual during the first half. The contest served as an early gauge for the Orange ahead of tougher opposition.
The upcoming test will provide a clearer picture of where the team stands under the new era. The game was covered by SB Nation's Dominic Chiappone on November 9, 2026.
