Syracuse, N.Y. - We knew from the opening tip Saturday that JJ Starling would not play against Delaware State.

So, one mystery solved.

SU’s senior guard was a lower body injury scratch. He was said to be “day-to-day” this week.

Anyway, let’s get to the game itself.

Halftime: Syracuse 40, Del State 17. Final: Syracuse 83, Del State 43 .

SU has won two games by an average of 84-45. 26

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Here’s what happened:

Kiyan Anthony started at shooting guard for Starling, which was really no surprise since he’s one of the first players off the bench and has shown the ability to score in the two exhibitions and the one real game.

Anthony was terrific in that first half. He scored 12 on 5-of-7 shooting and contributed three assists.

He got to the rim easily against the Hornets, who

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