Syracuse will host Texas Southern in its final nonconference game of the season on Dec. 27, SU Athletics announced in a release on Wednesday.
The last time the two teams played in 1997, Syracuse defeated the Tigers 85-73 in the Carrier Classic. The Tigers are coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2015. Texas Southern finished 22-13 in a season that included a win on the road over Michigan State. The year culminated in a Tournament loss to Arizona in the Round of 64.
Following SU’s matchup with the Tigers, the Orange will start its conference slate against Pittsburgh, and a nine-game stretch in which SU head coach Jim Boeheim will be suspended.