SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Donnie Freeman scored 20 points and freshman Kiyan Anthony added 19 in his first career start, leading Syracuse to an 83-43 victory over Delaware State on Saturday.

Anthony, the son of Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, got the start in place of injured JJ Starling, who is out with a lower leg injury. No timetable for Starling’s return has been announced.

Anthony made 8 of 11 shots to go with four rebounds and three assists.

Freeman was 6 of 8 shooting and made 7 of 10 free throws. He had five rebounds and four assists.

William Kyle III had 13 rebounds, six blocks and four assists. He scored eight points and Sadiq White Jr. scored 10 for Syracuse (2-0).

Freeman scored 13 points and Anthony 12 in the first half and Syracuse shot 53% on the way to a 40-17 halftime lead

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