How to Watch Boston College Men's Basketball's Home Game Against Syracuse

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The Boston College Eagles (7-10, 0-4 ACC) men’s basketball team is looking to get back in the win column as it hosts the Syracuse Orange (12-5, 3-1 ACC) on Saturday afternoon.
The Eagles are riding a four-game losing streak into the matchup. During the stretch, Boston College has lost to Georgia Tech 65-53 on Jan. 3, NC State 79-71 on Jan. 6, No. 20 Louisville 75-62 on Jan. 10, and most recently No. 22 Clemson 74-50 on Tuesday night.
BC’s last win was over Le Moyne 72-64 on Dec. 28, 2025.
The Orange, on the other hand, are hoping to increase its winning streak to four games.
In the three-game streak, Syracuse has earned victories over Georgia Tech 82-72 on Jan. 6, Pitt 83-72 on Jan. 10, and most recently Florida State 94-86 on Tuesday night.
The Orange’s only conference loss was its ACC opener against Clemson 64-61 on New Year’s Eve.
This will be the only game between the two teams this season. In last season’s matchup, Syracuse defeated Boston College 95-86 in triple overtime in Syracuse on Feb. 8, 2025.
Below is all the information for the upcoming matchup.
How to Watch: Boston College Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse:
Who: Boston College Eagles and Syracuse Orange
When: Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. ET
Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
TV: ACC Network
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, Syracuse: The Orange picked up a 94-86 home win over the Florida State Seminoles on Tuesday night.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles suffered a 74-50 road loss to the Clemson Tigers on Tuesday night.
Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was last season on Feb. 8, 2025. Syracuse defeated Boston College 95-86 in triple overtime in Syracuse.
Syracuse Season Leaders: Points- Donnie Freeman (20.4 avg.), Rebounds- William Kyle III (7.8 avg.), Assists- Naithan George (99), Steals- Naithan George (26), Blocks- William Kyle III (49).
Boston College Season Leaders: Points- Donald Hand Jr. (14.4 avg.), Rebounds- Aidan Shaw (6.9 avg.), Assists- Fred Payne (47), Steals- Chase Forte (18), Blocks- Jayden Hastings (28).
Syracuse’s Next 5 Games: at Boston College (Jan. 17), vs. Virginia Tech (Jan. 21), vs. Miami (Jan. 24), at NC State (Jan. 27), vs. Notre Dame (Jan. 31).
Boston College’s Next 5 Games: vs. Syracuse (Jan. 17), vs. Pitt (Jan. 21), at Notre Dame (Jan. 24), vs. Virginia (Jan. 31), at Duke (Feb. 3).
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Kim Rankin is the lead writer for Boston College On SI. The 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama. She joined Alabama Crimson Tide On SI in February 2024 covering baseball, softball, football, men’s basketball, and more for BamaCentral, but has also contributed to Missouri Tigers On SI. She previously worked as the brand manager at Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala. She has covered a wide variety of events including SEC Championships, NCAA Regionals, and bowl games.
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