Syracuse basketball prepares to face Rutgers in Brooklyn next February
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Syracuse men’s basketball will play Rutgers at Barclays Center on February 6, 2027. This marks Syracuse's first February non-conference game since 2003, when they defeated Michigan State. Coach McNamara aims to enhance the team’s competitiveness and re-engage the fan base. The matchup also signifies Syracuse's return to NYC after a one-year hiatus and will add to their scheduled games in NBA arenas against Indiana and Providence.
- •Syracuse last played non-conference in February 2003.
- •The game will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- •Syracuse previously scheduled games against Indiana and Providence in NBA arenas.
- •Rutgers finished last season 14-20 with six conference wins.
- •Rumors suggest a potential game against St. John's at Madison Square Garden.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Syracuse men’s basketball set to take on Rutgers in February
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