Overview
- Syracuse held the Hornets to 15% shooting in the first half and 22% for the game, including 1-for-14 from three.
- Freshman Kiyan Anthony started for the first time and produced 19 points with four assists and no turnovers.
- Donnie Freeman paced the scoring with 20 points, while center William Kyle III added 13 rebounds and six blocks to go with eight points.
- Senior guard JJ Starling sat out with a right hamstring injury and remains listed day-to-day, according to Syracuse.
- Coach Adrian Autry again spread minutes across a deep rotation against a KenPom No. 354 opponent, with a road game at Drexel next on Nov. 15.