Syracuse Men's Basketball Falls to Texas Tech

Syracuse Orange fell to Texas Tech Raiders 79-74 in the Legends Classic, marking their second consecutive loss. Despite solid performances from J.J. Starling and Chris Bell, who combined for 45 points, Syracuse struggled with a 39% field goal percentage and committed 12 turnovers. Texas Tech's Darrion Williams and JT Toppin led the charge in the second half, scoring 20 and 15 points respectively, contributing to a strong offensive effort. Syracuse's defense improved in the second half, but they failed to maintain momentum after tying the game multiple times. The Orange's free-throw shooting was an advantage (86%) but could not compensate for their shooting struggles. Coach Adrian Autry lamented missed opportunities and turnovers as critical factors in the defeat.