Syracuse Orange win 74-58 in Gerry McNamara's coaching debut

The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team secured a 74-58 victory against New Haven in their season opener on November 2, 2026. It marked the coaching debut of Gerry McNamara. The Orange built a significant lead, holding New Haven to just 25.9% shooting in the first half. Despite a strong start, Syracuse allowed New Haven to reduce the deficit to 15 points in the second half. Gavin Doty and Sadiq White each registered double-doubles for Syracuse, while Kiyan Anthony led all scorers with 17 points. Aiden Tobiason missed the game due to a hamstring issue, and Syracuse's next challenge will be to solidify their performance as the season progresses.

• 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Syracuse 74, New Haven 58: Orange open with victory in McNamara’s debut