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The Syracuse University men's basketball team will hit the road for the first time this season, aiming to maintain their unbeaten record. The Orange are set to face the Drexel Dragons at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday (November 15). Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, and the game will be streamed on Peacock.
Syracuse comes into the game with a 2-0 record, having recently secured a dominant 83-43 victory over Delaware State. In that game, Donnie Freeman led the team with 20 points, while freshman Kiyan Anthony, son of Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, added 19 points in his first career start. Anthony stepped in for senior guard J.J. Starling, who was injured early in the season opener.
The Drexel Dragons, on the other hand, are trying to bounce back after their second consecutive loss, falling 90-83 to Colgate. Despite the defeat, Drexel's Shane Blakeney and Eli Beard each scored 24 points, and the team out-rebounded Colgate 30-27. Drexel is adjusting after losing four starters to the transfer portal.
Syracuse holds a 4-1 record in the series against Drexel, which dates back to 1996. The game promises to be an exciting matchup as both teams look to assert their presence early in the season.
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