Syracuse and UConn set for exhibition game in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Syracuse and UConn will meet for an exhibition game on October 13, 2026, at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The game rekindles their historic Big East rivalry, which has diminished since Syracuse's transition to the ACC. New Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara and UConn head coach Dan Hurley expressed excitement about the matchup and the opportunity to showcase their teams to fans. A women's basketball game between both schools will take place the day before.
- •Exhibition game scheduled for October 13, 2026, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- •Syracuse and UConn were historic rivals in the Big East.
- •New Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara looks forward to the matchup.
- •UConn head coach Dan Hurley emphasizes excitement for the event.
- •Women's basketball teams from both schools will also compete on October 12.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Syracuse and UConn to rekindle old Big East rivalry in exhibition
"Fans of the Big East will enjoy seeing Syracuse and UConn on the same court this fall.
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