Syracuse Welcomes Canisius for Midweek Matchup

Game Details: Wednesday, Nov. 8, Syracuse, N.Y., 7:00 p.m.
TV: ACC Network Extra
Radio: Listen Live
Live Coverage: Stats
Twitter: @Cuse_MBB | @Cuse
Instagram: @cuse_mbb | @Cusepics
Facebook: Syracuse Orange
Syracuse Links: Notes | News | Roster | Schedule
Canisius Links: Notes | News | Roster | Schedule

Syracuse (1-0) and Canisius will square off for the 71st time when the two New York rivals meet in the JMA Wireless Dome on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m.

A SATISFYING START FOR COACH AUTRY
Adrian Autry '94, who was a four-year starter at Syracuse as a player before returning to the program as an assistant coach, was victorious against New Hampshire in his first regular-season game at the helm of his alma mater. Autry was named to succeed Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim, who retired following his 47th season in charge.

SETTING THE STAGE
Syracuse opened its season with an 83-72 victory against New Hampshire on Monday night. The Orange had five players post double-digit scoring numbers, led by sophomore guard Judah Mintz, who had 20.

The Golden Griffins begin their 120th season on Wednesday night. Canisius completed the 2022-23 campaign by winning five of its last seven contests. The Golden Griffins finished with a 10-20 overall record, and an 8-12 mark in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).

THE SYRACUSE-CANISIUS SERIES
Syracuse has a 46-24 advantage in the all-time series with Canisius. The most recent matchup against the Golden Griffins took place 11 years ago on Dec. 15, 2012 The Orange emerged from that encounter, 85-61. Syracuse owns a 21-game winning streak in the series.

LAST TIME OUT
In the victory against New Hampshire, sophomore guard Quadir Copeland achieved his first career double-double with 10 points and 13 boards. Besides Mintz and Copeland, the Orange also received 14 points from sophomore guard Justin Talor and 10 points each from sophomores JJ Starling, a guard, and forward Maliq Brown.

SYRACUSE FANS CAN VOTE MINTZ FOR COUSY AWARD
Mintz is one of 20 watch-list candidates for the 2024 Bob Cousy Award, which is annually presented to the top point guard in Division I men's basketball. Orange followers are encouraged to participate in three rounds of Fan Voting, presented by Dell Technologies, on hoophallawards.com.

YOUNG ORANGE SQUAD
This year's Syracuse squad is tied for 16th in Division I for the youngest average age of all scholarship players at 20.40 years. Virginia Military Institute tops the list with an average age of 19.1. The Orange have the lowest average among ACC schools.

TICKETS
Syracuse men's basketball tickets are available online (cuse.com/tickets), by phone (1-888-DOMETIX), and at the Dome Box Office (Gate B).

For complete coverage of Syracuse men's basketball, follow the team on Twitter (@Cuse_MBB) and Instagram (@cuse_mbb).

Syracuse University Athletics

Next Event

Related Videos