Syracuse Orange men's basketball team suffered their first loss of the season, falling 70-66 to Texas Longhorns in the Legends Classic. Despite trailing by 16 points, Syracuse fought back to take a late lead but ultimately fell short due to defensive struggles and poor free throw shooting, hitting only 9 of 18 attempts. JJ Starling led Syracuse with 16 points, while Texas capitalized on early defensive lapses and clutch free throws to secure the win.
The Wisconsin Badgers secured an 83-72 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes, with a strong 51-point second half and efficient shooting inside the arc at 63.8 percent. The Badgers capitalized on free throws, attempting 35 to Iowa's 16, and Tyler Wahl contributed significantly with 19 points. Despite Chucky Hepburn's injury, backup guard Kamari McGee provided valuable minutes and defensive energy. The Badgers struggled from the three-point line, shooting 4/16, but their ability to adjust and focus on inside scoring and drawing fouls led to their win. If they can improve their three-point shooting, they could become a formidable force in college basketball.
