Syracuse, Binghamton Set For 2025 Season-Opener

The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team will open their 2025-26 season at home against the Binghamton Bearcats on Monday, November 3, at the JMA Wireless Dome, marking the first meeting between the two teams in 12 years. Syracuse holds a 5-0 all-time series lead against Binghamton, with their last matchup in 2013 ending in a 93-65 victory for Syracuse. This game completes Syracuse's non-conference schedule, which also includes participation in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas and a home game against Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Binghamton, coached by Levell Sanders, finished last season 15-17 and has strengthened their roster with several Division I transfers. Syracuse returns key players from the previous season and has added six transfers and five freshmen to their roster. The matchup presents a challenging start for Binghamton, who will face two ACC teams this season, including Pittsburgh later in December.