Syracuse will begin its 2018-19 men's basketball season with home exhibition games against The College of St. Rose and Le Moyne on October 25 and 31, respectively.
The College of St. Rose, an NCAA Division II program, posted a 21-10 record a season ago. The Golden Knights reached the East Regional Semifinals of the NCAA Division II Tournament before ending their campaign with a 67-63 loss to Le Moyne. Coach Brian Beaury has won 622 games in his 31-year tenure at St. Rose.
Patrick Beilein, the son of Michigan coach John Beilein, is in his fourth season at the Le Moyne helm.