Syracuse men’s basketball (12-7, 3-3 ACC) stays home to host the Miami Hurricanes (15-4, 4-2 ACC) at the JMA Wireless Dome today at 2 p.m.
The Orange play consecutive conference games at home for the first time this season and have been strong on Boeheim Court, posting a 9-3 record while averaging 76.8 points and allowing 64.6. Senior William Kyle III has thrived at the Dome, averaging 10.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game, while sophomore Donnie Freeman leads Syracuse’s home scoring at 18.5 points per contest. Freeman was pivotal in the recent home win over Florida State, finishing with 25 points and eight rebounds.
Syracuse has been one of the ACC’s most efficient three-point shooting teams in league play, connecting on 40.3 percent from deep. Sophomore Tyler Betsey and senior Nate Kingz have paced the perimeter attack, while the Orange defense has limited ACC opponents to 28.2 percent from beyond the arc.
Miami enters after dropping its last two games to Clemson and Florida State following a four-game ACC winning streak. The Hurricanes average 84.8 points per game, third in the ACC, and shoot 50.6 percent from the field. Malik Reneau leads Miami at 19.7 points per game, with Tre Donaldson and Shelton Henderson providing additional scoring punch.
Syracuse and Miami meet for the 35th time, with the Orange holding a 21-13 series edge. Miami won last season’s matchup, 91-84.
GAME PREVIEW LINKS
- Orange Welcome Hurricanes for Saturday Tilt (Cuse.com)
- How to watch as Syracuse basketball looks to rebound at home versus Miami on Saturday (InsideTheLoudHouse.com)
- Syracuse men’s basketball: what to watch for vs Miami (NunesMagician.com)
- Everything to know before Syracuse battles Miami in the Dome (DailyOrange.com)
- Syracuse men’s basketball: predictions vs Miami (NunesMagician.com)
- Beat writers split on Syracuse snapping 2 game skid against Miami (DailyOrange.com)
FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
What would Syracuse gain from firing Adrian Autry midseason?
— Cuse Sports Talk (@CuseSportsTalk_) January 23, 2026
Steve and Paulie wonder why some fans seem to want SU to fire Autry right now. pic.twitter.com/oFyW8ttjGP
Kyle leads sports coverage and hosts the Concrete Jungle podcast. Have a lead or question? Send it to kyle@fingerlakes1.com.
