Syracuse Routs Central Connecticut State 102-49
Syracuse drew 18,494 fans as it posted its largest margin of victory since the 2010-11 season.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Syracuse defeated Central Connecticut State 102-49 in front of an attendance of 18,494 tickets sold. The margin of victory is Syracuse's largest since a 100-43 win over Colgate in the 2010-11 season.
Why it matters
The lopsided win and strong attendance give Syracuse a notable start to the season for a program drawing large home crowds. Two home games have averaged 20,888 fans, underscoring sustained interest in the team.
Syracuse's 102-49 margin is its largest since a 100-43 win over Colgate in 2010-11, and its two-game home average this season is 20,888 fans. The available figures cover only the first two home games, so longer-term attendance trends remain unclear.
The players
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university in Syracuse, New York, whose men's basketball team competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The details
Syracuse recorded 18,494 tickets sold for its game against Central Connecticut State, a 102-49 victory. The team also drew 23,283 fans for its home opener against New Haven earlier in the season.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Home opener against New Haven, crowd of 23,283.
November 5, 2026: Central Connecticut State game, attendance 18,494.
November 18, 2026: Next home game against Cornell at 8 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The 102-49 result marks Syracuse's largest margin since its 100-43 win over Colgate in the 2010-11 season, setting a high-scoring benchmark early in the year. Strong early home attendance also places the program's season on a visible upward track for its home fan base.
Fans planning to attend can note the next home date against Cornell on November 18 at 8 p.m. The average home crowd of 20,888 so far suggests strong demand for tickets at upcoming home contests.
The takeaway
Syracuse's early home results show a team drawing large crowds while posting its biggest margin in more than a decade. Fans tracking the season should watch whether that attendance holds through the Cornell game and beyond.
What happens next
Syracuse's next home game is against Cornell on November 18 at 8 p.m.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, explore Basketball coverage on Wisevoter.
