Syracuse crushed Central Connecticut 102-49, but the story wasn't the score — it was the effort that had McNamara talking after the game
Brian O'Malley
Brian O'Malley
Sports Reporter · Liverpool, NY
Brian has dedicated over eight years to covering high school athletics across Central New York, previously writing for the Post-Standard. He is a former high school athlete himself, which gives him a unique perspective on the triumphs and challenges young athletes face in the community.
More from Brian →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3:32 AM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. – There was a moment, with 3 minutes and 28 seconds left in a game Syracuse led by 47 points, when Amarri Monroe sprawled on the floor at the JMA Wireless Dome in pursuit of a basketball.