The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program announced that it will host the Lafayette Leopards on November 21, 2026, inside the JMA Wireless Dome. The contest is part of the team's non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season and will be the 10th all‑time meeting between the two schools.
A milestone in the series
Syracuse enters the game with a flawless 9‑0 record against Lafayette, a streak that dates back to the first encounter in 1957. The most recent showdown in November 2021 ended in a 34‑point victory for the Orange, underscoring the historical dominance of the program in this matchup.
Beyond the Lafayette game, the Orange's non‑conference schedule features a diverse array of opponents, including traditional powerhouses such as Indiana and Oklahoma, as well as regional rivals like Providence, UAlbany, St. John’s and Rutgers. Exhibition contests are also slated against UConn, Niagara and Siena, providing additional tune‑up opportunities before the regular season begins.
ACC slate takes shape
In conference play, Syracuse will face the full complement of ACC rivals for the 2026‑27 season, meeting Pitt, Stanford, Boston College, Duke, Georgia Tech, Louisville, North Carolina, Virginia, Wake Forest, California, Clemson, Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, SMU and Virginia Tech. The schedule promises a rigorous test against both established and emerging programs within the league.
Sources close to the program have hinted at possible additional non‑conference games against Colgate and Cornell, which would further enrich the slate and provide further opportunities for the team to fine‑tune its approach before league competition.