No. 2 Syracuse Orange (12-0) vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-4) GameThread

The Syracuse Orange basketball team looks to start out the season 13-0 for the fourth time in five years when they take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles today in the Dome.

The game tips at 3:00 p.m. EST and will be televised on ESPNU/ESPN3.com. Jason Benetti, obviously, is calling the game, along with Tim Welsh. The Orange are favored by 19.

Get all your rivalry, history and other info over here.

Get up to speed on the EMU Eagles and former Orange DaShonte Riley by checking out our Q&A with The Hustle Belt.

Otherwise, leave your pre-, in- and post-game comments below, have a happy New Year's and...

G'ORANGE!

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