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Syracuse basketball, with exemption, adds Niagara to non-conference

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The Syracuse basketball 2020-21 non-conference docket continues to expand.

A day after announcing that it would host Rider in the near future, Syracuse basketball said on Wednesday that it will play Niagara in about a week’s time.

The ‘Cuse athletics department revealed via a press release that the Orange will welcome fellow New York state foe Niagara to the Carrier Dome on Thursday, Dec. 3, with tip-off slated for 7 pm.

The contest with the Purple Eagles is scheduled to air on Atlantic Coast Conference Regional Sports Networks, according to the announcement.