Overview
- Syracuse outscored Drexel 43-18 after halftime to close out an 80-50 win in Philadelphia, moving to 3-0.
- Freshman Kiyan Anthony scored 18 points in his second straight start as he fills in for injured captain JJ Starling.
- The Orange forced 18 turnovers and turned them into a 20-4 points-off-turnovers advantage as Drexel shot 20% after the break.
- Coach Adrian Autry said Starling is “really close” to returning from a right-leg injury, and Tyler Betsey’s rolled ankle is not believed to be serious.
- The Orange host Monmouth on Tuesday before traveling to Las Vegas for the Players Era Festival opener against No. 1 Houston.