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Friday, October 27
Syracuse, N.Y.
7 PM
Syracuse University
81
vs
68
Daemen (EXHIBITION)
Autry Era Begins With Exhibition Win
10/27/2023 9:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
The Adrian Autry era kicked off on Friday night with the team taking the floor against an opponent for the first time.
Syracuse defeated Division II Daemen 81-68 in its first of two exhibition contests.
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Aside from an early 3-2 Wildcats lead, Syracuse took over the game from the start, leading for nearly the duration of the contest, including by double-digits for the final 32 minutes.
Six different players reached double-figures in the game, led by Justin Taylor and Quadir Copeland notching 12 points apiece. Taylor did all of his damage before halftime, connecting on 4-of-6 attempts from behind the arc in the frame. Benny Williams (11), Kyle Cuffe Jr. (11), J.J. Starling (10) and Maliq Brown (10) each reached the mark as well.
In total, all nine players to see the floor for the Orange connected on at least one field goal attempt.
The Orange spread the ball all night, with 50-percent of 'Cuse's 34 field goals coming via assists.
Syracuse's size also proved to be too difficult for the Wildcats, as 'Cuse scored 48 points in the paint in the contest, compared to just 22 for Daemen.
HOT START
'Cuse took a 49-27 lead to the locker room, setting the tone for the contest. In addition to Taylor's 12 points, Naheem McLeod notched eight points on 4-of-5 shooting and Benny Williams had eight points and six rebounds before the break.
Starling, who ran the bulk of the action at point guard, dished out five assists in the first half as well, before finishing with six. Copeland bested his tally for the game though, assisting on nine Orange buckets. Preseason All-ACC selection Judah Mintz did not play, despite dressing, as a precautionary measure after suffering a mild lower-body injury in practice earlier this week.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
UP NEXT
Syracuse will play its final exhibition contest vs. Division II St. Rose on Wednesday, before opening the regular season on Monday, Nov. 6 vs. New Hampshire. Both games will be played in the JMA Wireless Dome and televised on ACCNX.
TICKETS
Syracuse men's basketball tickets are available online (Cuse.com/tickets), by phone (888-DOME-TIX), and at the JMA Wireless Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's basketball, follow the team on Twitter (@Cuse_MBB) and Instagram (@cuse_mbb).
Gallery: (10-27-2023) Syracuse vs. Daemen
Syracuse defeated Division II Daemen 81-68 in its first of two exhibition contests.
HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Aside from an early 3-2 Wildcats lead, Syracuse took over the game from the start, leading for nearly the duration of the contest, including by double-digits for the final 32 minutes.
Six different players reached double-figures in the game, led by Justin Taylor and Quadir Copeland notching 12 points apiece. Taylor did all of his damage before halftime, connecting on 4-of-6 attempts from behind the arc in the frame. Benny Williams (11), Kyle Cuffe Jr. (11), J.J. Starling (10) and Maliq Brown (10) each reached the mark as well.
In total, all nine players to see the floor for the Orange connected on at least one field goal attempt.
The Orange spread the ball all night, with 50-percent of 'Cuse's 34 field goals coming via assists.
Syracuse's size also proved to be too difficult for the Wildcats, as 'Cuse scored 48 points in the paint in the contest, compared to just 22 for Daemen.
HOT START
'Cuse took a 49-27 lead to the locker room, setting the tone for the contest. In addition to Taylor's 12 points, Naheem McLeod notched eight points on 4-of-5 shooting and Benny Williams had eight points and six rebounds before the break.
Starling, who ran the bulk of the action at point guard, dished out five assists in the first half as well, before finishing with six. Copeland bested his tally for the game though, assisting on nine Orange buckets. Preseason All-ACC selection Judah Mintz did not play, despite dressing, as a precautionary measure after suffering a mild lower-body injury in practice earlier this week.
NOTABLE NUMBERS
- Copeland filled the stat sheet in the contest, tying or leading the team in points (12), assists (nine) and steals (four). He also added five rebounds on the day.
- Starling also had a full day, adding six rebounds and six assists to his 10 points.
- Brown was especially efficient in the game, shooting 100-percent (4-for-4) from the field and making both of his free throw attempts.
- Syracuse scored 23 points off Wildcat turnovers.
UP NEXT
Syracuse will play its final exhibition contest vs. Division II St. Rose on Wednesday, before opening the regular season on Monday, Nov. 6 vs. New Hampshire. Both games will be played in the JMA Wireless Dome and televised on ACCNX.
TICKETS
Syracuse men's basketball tickets are available online (Cuse.com/tickets), by phone (888-DOME-TIX), and at the JMA Wireless Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse men's basketball, follow the team on Twitter (@Cuse_MBB) and Instagram (@cuse_mbb).
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