Orange Host Hurricanes in Anticipated Saturday Matchup

Avery K. Bristow

Published: January 24, 2026 2:36 PM ET

Orange Host Hurricanes in Anticipated Saturday Matchup

The Syracuse Orange will host the Miami Hurricanes in a much-anticipated matchup on Saturday, January 24. The game will take place at the JMA Wireless Dome at 2:00 p.m. This contest is part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schedule and will mark the annual “Blizzard” game. Fans are encouraged to wear white to support the team.

Syracuse at Home

The Syracuse Orange have been performing well at home, holding a record of 9-3 this season. They have averaged 76.8 points while only allowing 64.6 points per game at Boeheim Court. This will also be the first time the Orange have back-to-back ACC games at their home venue this season.

Key Players

Senior William Kyle III has excelled at home, averaging 10.3 points and blocking 3.3 shots per game. He also leads the team with 8.2 rebounds per game.

Donnie Freeman: The sophomore leads the team in scoring at home with an average of 18.5 points per game. He recently scored 25 points in a win over Florida State.
Tyler Betsey: Known for his 3-point shooting, Betsey has made 13-of-22 attempts (.591) during ACC play.
Nate Kingz: He is consistent from beyond the arc, going 5-of-6 against Boston College and maintaining a .419 shooting percentage in league play.

Syracuse’s 3-Point Efficiency

Syracuse has become one of the most effective 3-point shooting teams in the ACC, hitting 50 of 124 shots, which is good for a .403 shooting percentage. On the defensive side, they have limited opponents to just 35 made 3-pointers out of 124 attempts, ranking second in the conference for fewest 3-pointers allowed.

Miami’s Performance

The Miami Hurricanes enter this weekend with a record of 15-4 and 4-2 in the ACC. Despite winning their first four games in the conference, they have struggled recently, losing their last two against Clemson and Florida State.

Leading Scorers

Malik Reneau spearheads the Hurricanes’ offense, averaging 19.7 points per game and ranking seventh in the conference. Two other key players are:

Tre Donaldson: Averaging 16 points and leading the team with 6.4 assists per game, Donaldson’s recent performances have been subpar, scoring only five points against Clemson.
Shelton Henderson: Contributing 14.3 points per game with a .620 field goal percentage, Henderson is another valuable asset for Miami.

Coaching and Series History

Jai Lucas, in his first year as head coach for Miami, has already made a significant impact, guiding the team to a 15-4 record. Historically, Syracuse leads the series against Miami 21-13, although the Hurricanes triumphed in their last encounter, winning 91-84 at the Watsco Center.