Syracuse Orange men’s basketball opened its 2026–27 season with a 74-58 victory over the University of New Haven Chargers on Monday night.
Kiyan Anthony scored 17 points off the bench, hitting 5 of 12 field goals — two from three-point range — and 5 of 6 free throws. Gavin Doty recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Sadiq White Jr. also posted a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
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The Orange scored the first 18 points of the game. Doty scored the first five and had 10 points and seven rebounds by halftime, helping Syracuse build a 39-17 lead. Syracuse shot 38.2% in the first half and held New Haven to 25.9% shooting.
Teshaun Steele led New Haven with 18 points, making 7 of 11 shots — including two three-pointers. Moussa Camara added 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting. The rest of the Chargers combined to go 11 for 36 from the field (30.6%).
New Haven improved to 16 of 27 shooting (59.3%) after halftime but did not cut into the deficit. Danny Young recorded the Chargers’ only steal. Syracuse committed five turnovers and forced 13.
Syracuse hosts Central Connecticut on Thursday. New Haven visits Rutgers on Friday.
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