HARTFORD, C.T. (WSYR-TV) – The Gerry McNamara era tipped off against old Big East rival UConn in an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun Arena on Tuesday night. The Huskies pulled away in the second half, topping the Orange 72-52.
Sadiq White scored SU’s first four points, giving ‘Cuse a brief 4-1 lead. UConn answered, building a pair of eight-point leads in the first-half, before leading by five at halftime. The Huskies would clamp down on defense in the second half, limiting Syracuse to just 14 points over the first 12 minutes of the half…