Are you ready for some Orange hoops? The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 season, filled with thrilling matchups and a return to the hardwood after a long off-season.
This article provides a comprehensive look at the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season, highlighting key games and providing fans with all the information they need to follow the Orange throughout the year.
Preseason Tune-Ups: Exhibition Games
The Orange will kick off their season with a pair of exhibition games at home in the friendly confines of the JMA Wireless Dome:
- October 26, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Clarion Golden Eagles
- October 30, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Slippery Rock University
These games offer a valuable opportunity for Coach Boeheim to assess his roster, experiment with lineups, and build team chemistry before the regular season tips off.
November Action: Early Season Challenges
The Orange will face a challenging non-conference schedule in November, including a trip to Brooklyn for the Legends Classic and a home game against a perennial NCAA tournament contender in Colgate. Here’s a closer look at their November opponents:
- November 4, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Le Moyne Dolphins
- November 12, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Colgate Raiders
- November 16, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Youngstown State Penguins
- November 21-22, 2024: Legends Classic in Brooklyn, NY (Opponents TBD)
- November 27, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Cornell Big Red
December Showdowns: ACC-SEC Challenge and More
December brings the start of ACC play, with the Orange facing a tough road test against rival Georgetown and a home game against defending ACC champion Wake Forest. The highlight of the month is a trip to Knoxville for the annual ACC-SEC Challenge against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Here’s a breakdown of Syracuse’s December schedule:
- December 3, 2024: Syracuse Orange at Tennessee Volunteers (SEC/ACC Challenge)
- December 7, 2024: Syracuse Orange at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- December 10, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Albany Great Danes
- December 14, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Georgetown Hoyas
- December 21, 2024: Gotham Classic vs. Maryland Terrapins in Brooklyn, NY
- December 28, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Bucknell Bison
- December 31, 2024: Syracuse Orange vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
January Battles: Navigating the ACC Gauntlet
As the calendar flips to 2025, the Orange will be fully immersed in the heart of the always-competitive ACC schedule. January features key home games against rivals Pittsburgh and Duke, along with road trips to traditional powers like North Carolina and Clemson.
Here are the Orange’s January opponents:
- January 4, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Florida State Seminoles
- January 7, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- January 11, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Boston College Eagles
- January 14, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Louisville Cardinals
- January 18, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- January 22, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers
- January 25, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
- January 29, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Stanford Cardinal
February Frenzy: The Final Stretch
February is all about building momentum for the ACC Tournament and securing a coveted NCAA Tournament berth. The Orange will face a challenging slate of games in February, including a home game against national powerhouse North Carolina, a road trip to Miami, and the regular-season finale against rival Pittsburgh.
Here is a look at Syracuse’s February schedule:
- February 1, 2025: Syracuse Orange at California Golden Bears
- February 5, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Duke Blue Devils
- February 8, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Boston College Eagles
- February 11, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Miami Hurricanes
- February 15, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. North Carolina Tar Heels
- February 18, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Pittsburgh Panthers
- February 26, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. NC State Wolfpack
March Madness: ACC and NCAA Tournaments
- March 1, 2025: Syracuse Orange at SMU Mustangs
- March 4, 2025: Syracuse Orange at Virginia Cavaliers
- March 8, 2025: Syracuse Orange vs. Virginia Cavaliers
- March 11-15, 2025: ACC Tournament (Greensboro, NC)
- March 18-April 6, 2025: NCAA Tournament (Location TBD)
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball schedule is jam-packed with exciting games against top-tier competition.
Be sure to mark your calendars and follow along all season as the Orange look to make a deep run in both the ACC and NCAA Tournaments!