Syracuse Announces Matchup With Youngstown State

Syracuse has scheduled a men's basketball game with Youngstown State for Saturday, November 16, in the JMA Wireless Dome.

Syracuse vs. Youngstown State Series Notes

This will be the first meeting on the hardwood between the Orange and the Penguins.

The Orange were 20-12 a year ago in Adrian Autry's first campaign at the helm. Syracuse returns guard J.J. Starling (13.3 ppg.) and forward Chris Bell (12.0 ppg.) from last season's squad. Both head into their junior campaigns as returning starters. Key incoming transfers include guard Jaquan Carlos (10.4 ppg., 6.3 apg. at Hofstra), forward Jyáre Davis (17.1 ppg., 7.5 rpg. at Delaware), center Eddie Lampkin (10.6 ppg., 7.0 rpg. at Colorado), and swingman Lucas Taylor (14.5 ppg. at Georgia State).

Youngstown State was 22-10 overall and 14-6 in the Horizon League last season. Ethan Faulkner is in his first season as head coach of the Penguins. He had been an assistant on Jerrod Calhoun's staff at Youngstown State. Senior guard EJ Farmer (7.4 ppg.), who played in 31 games and started five a season ago. Fifth-year senior transfer Nico Galette was a two-time all-conference honoree at Sacred Heart.

Syracuse men's basketball season tickets are on sale online at cuse.com/tickets or by phone at 888-DOMETIX (888-366-3849). Season Tickets start as low as $250.

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