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Syracuse Throttles Binghamton 85–47 in Opener as Defense, New Faces Shine

The opener underscored a defense-first, NET-conscious approach focused on turning pressure into points.

Overview

  • Syracuse held Binghamton to 33% shooting and 1-for-13 from three, forcing 22 turnovers and recording five blocks.
  • Donnie Freeman led with 20 points, William Kyle III added 16 on a series of finishes, and freshman Kiyan Anthony scored 15 in his debut.
  • Point guard Naithan George contributed 14 points with eight assists and five steals as the Orange turned giveaways into 24 points.
  • JJ Starling left less than three minutes in with a lower-body injury and did not return, leaving his near-term availability uncertain.
  • Players said the staff emphasized margin for NET purposes, and Syracuse hosts Delaware State on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on ACC Network Extra, with some YouTube TV customers affected by ESPN access blackouts.