Gerry McNamara's Syracuse opens first season under new coach vs New Haven
The gist
Syracuse opens its 2026-27 season Monday at home against New Haven after a 2-1 exhibition run.
A win would be the Orange's seventh straight opener under first-year coach Gerry McNamara.
How it unfolded
- Oct 13, 2026Syracuse lost its first exhibition to UConn 72-52 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., the first meeting between the programs since 2018.
- Oct 18, 2026Syracuse beat Siena 81-76 in an exhibition at MVP Arena in Albany.
- Oct 24, 2026Syracuse beat Niagara 71-58 in its final exhibition at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, finishing exhibition play 2-1.