Syracuse men's basketball defeats Niagara in exhibition game

The Syracuse men's basketball team concluded its exhibition season with a 71-58 victory over the Niagara Purple Eagles in Buffalo. Syracuse established an early lead, jumping out to a 15-2 advantage in the first half, though Niagara managed to narrow the margin to 33-26 by halftime.

Gavin Doty led the Orange with a double-double, recording 14 points and 13 rebounds, with all of his scoring occurring in the second half. Luke Wilson contributed 12 points to the win. Syracuse controlled the game through rebounding, securing a 43-24 advantage over Niagara, and dominated inside, outscoring the Purple Eagles 36-18 in the paint.

Despite the win, Syracuse struggled with perimeter shooting, making only 6-of-25 from beyond the arc, and committed 14 turnovers. The Orange are scheduled to begin their regular season on November 2 against New Haven at the JMA Wireless Dome.