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Syracuse Today
By the People, for the People
Syracuse Suffers Worst Loss in Program History at Duke
37-point defeat ties for fifth-largest margin of loss in school history
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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Syracuse basketball suffered a 101-64 loss at No. 3 Duke on Monday night, marking one of the worst defeats in program history. The 37-point loss ties for the fifth-largest margin of defeat in school history and is the third loss by 30 or more points under third-year coach Adrian Autry.
Why it matters
This loss highlights the struggles Syracuse has faced under Autry's tenure, with three 30-plus point defeats in just three seasons. It also puts the program's historical losses into perspective, showing how rare and significant a 37-point defeat is for a storied basketball program like Syracuse.
The details
Monday's loss is the program's worst since the 108-69 defeat against DePaul in 2006 under Jim Boeheim. Syracuse's largest defeat came against NYU on Dec. 15, 1961, when the Orange lost 122-59, a 63-point margin under coach Marc Guley.
- Syracuse suffered the 101-64 loss at Duke on Monday, February 17, 2026.
- Earlier this season, Syracuse also lost by 31 to Iowa State at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
The players
Adrian Autry
The third-year head coach of the Syracuse basketball team.
Jim Boeheim
The former head coach of the Syracuse basketball team, who led the program to its worst loss since 2006.
Marc Guley
The former head coach of the Syracuse basketball team, who oversaw the program's largest defeat in 1961.
The takeaway
This historic loss for Syracuse basketball underscores the challenges the program has faced in recent years, with three 30-plus point defeats under the current coaching staff. It serves as a stark reminder of the high standards and expectations for one of college basketball's most storied programs.
