Syracuse Falls to Texas 70-66 in UKG Legends Classic Opener
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.