UConn 72, Syracuse 52 (exhibition): Huskies outclass Orange

The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team fell in its first exhibition game of the season, dropping to old Big East rival UConn 72-52 on Tuesday night. UConn controlled the game and led for over 31 minutes from Mohegan Sun Arena. Syracuse struggled to execute in its halfcourt offense, shooting 15-49 (31%) from the floor and 4-19 from three (21%). The Orange elected not to switch on screens on the defensive end. UConn owned the rebounding battle 41-33 and scored 18 second chance points. Najai Hines led the way for UConn with 17 points and 8 rebounds.