Syracuse men’s basketball continues its December homestand Saturday afternoon when it hosts Northeastern at the JMA Wireless Dome. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m., with the game airing on the ACC Network.
The Orange (7-4) are coming off a 76-62 bounce-back win over Mercyhurst that improved their home record to 7-1. Syracuse has thrived on Jim Boeheim Court, holding opponents to 63.8 points per game over its last four home contests while asserting itself defensively and in the paint. The Orange are averaging eight blocks per game during the homestand and poured in 46 points in the paint against Mercyhurst. Senior William Kyle III has led that effort, tallying 19 blocks over his last four games and 37 on the season, the second-best per-game mark nationally. Kyle III has also scored in double figures in each home game and recorded his third double-double of the year last week. Senior J.J. Starling has delivered eight consecutive double-digit scoring performances, while Nate Kingz has averaged 12.5 points over his last four outings. Freshmen Sadiq White Jr. and Kiyan Anthony combined for 25 points in Wednesday’s win.
Northeastern (4-5) enters the matchup following a 73-56 victory over Central Connecticut State. The Huskies average 72.1 points per game but have been inconsistent offensively and will be without injured guard LA Pratt.
Syracuse has won all nine previous meetings between the programs, including a 76-48 victory in 2022.
GAME PREVIEW LINKS
- Syracuse Set to Host Northeastern Saturday (Cuse.com)
- Previewing Syracuse’s penultimate nonconference matchup vs. Northeastern (DailyOrange.com)
- Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch vs Northeastern (NunesMagician.com)
- Syracuse looks to bounce back with a better performance against Northeastern (SI.com)
- Syracuse men’s basketball: predictions vs Northeastern (NunesMagician.com)
- Previewing Syracuse’s penultimate nonconference matchup vs. Northeastern (DailyOrange.com)
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