2H (2:25) SYR Michael Gbinije made Jumper.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Michael Gbinije scored 16, Malachi Richardson had 14 points and Trevor Cooney chipped in 13 to help Syracuse defeat Lehigh 57-47 Friday night in the season opener for both schools.
The Orange committed 17 turnovers and shot just 34 percent for the game, including 11 of 34 from beyond the arc.
Reigning Patriot League Player of the Year Tim Kempton led the Mountain Hawks with 18 points. Austin Price had 12. The loss marked the seventh straight season-opening loss for Lehigh, which entered the season as the Patriot League favorites.