SYRACUSE HOSTING EXHIBITION GAME AT KEYBANK CENTER 

Daemen vs. Nazareth | 3:30 PM 

Syrcause vs. Buffalo | 7 PM

SYRACUSE, N.Y.  –  Syracuse is hosting a men’s basketball exhibition game against Buffalo on Saturday, October 25, at 7 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. 

"Western New York is a very important part of our fanbase, and this game gives us the opportunity to bring Syracuse Basketball closer to those supporters before the season begins,” said Torrey Ball, Deputy Athletics Director/Business Development at Syracuse. “Playing in KeyBank Center also provides our team valuable experience in an NCAA Tournament venue, which is an important part of our preparation as we build toward March." 

“We are thrilled to bring Syracuse basketball back to KeyBank Center for a marquee matchup with the UB Bulls,” said Sabres COO Pete Guelli. “This game is representative of our commitment to bringing an expansive variety of events through our doors and is just a taste of what basketball fans in Western New York can experience ahead of the NCAA tournament taking place here in March.” 

In addition to the Syracuse vs. Buffalo matchup, there will be a preliminary exhibition contest between Daemen and Nazareth at 3:30 p.m. 

Syracuse vs. Buffalo: Players to watch 

Syracuse coach Adrian Autry is in his third year at the helm. He has constructed a roster built around returning starters J.J. Starling (17.8 ppg.) and Donnie Freeman (13.4 ppg., 7.9 rpg.). 

George Halcovage III enters his second season at Buffalo. Junior guard Ryan Sabol (14.4 ppg.) and senior guard Noah Batchelor (7.4 ppg.) are two returning veterans for the Bulls. 

Tickets: 

Tickets will be available by presale on Wednesday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The public sale is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, starting at 10 a.m.