Rutgers and Syracuse to face off in Brooklyn on February 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:41 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Rutgers and Syracuse have confirmed a non-conference basketball game on February 6 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This matchup comes after CBS reporter Jon Rothstein initially reported that the schools were looking to schedule a game this off-season. Both teams had disappointing seasons last year, with Rutgers and Syracuse finishing with overall records of 18-14 and 15-17, respectively. Rutgers aims to build on the growth of young players like Lino Mark and Kaden Powers and make a statement against Syracuse, which has lost its top two scorers to transfers but added key four-star prospects.
- •Rutgers and Syracuse will play on February 6 in Brooklyn.
- •Syracuse finished last season 15-17 overall and 6-12 in the ACC.
- •Rutgers aims to assert dominance after a long rivalry with Syracuse.
- •Young players Mark and Powers are expected to play key roles for Rutgers.
- •Syracuse has added two four-star transfers this off-season.
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Basketball vs Syracuse Matchup Set for February
"Earlier in the off-season, CBS reporter Jon Rothstein reported that Rutgers and Syracuse were looking to schedule a non-conference game against one another this off-season at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Now it has been confirmed by The Knight Report that the two schools will square off on February 6. Just like Rutgers, Syracuse also […]
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