Live Updates From Boston College Men's Basketball's Matchup With Syracuse

The Eagles are looking to snap a four-game losing streak against the Orange on Saturday afternoon.

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CHESTNUT HILL Mass.— 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. 

The Orange, on the other hand, is 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.

Live Updates:

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• 0:00 | Syracuse leads Boston College 33-28 at halftime.

• 3:24 | Syracuse has regained its lead over Boston College 25-24. The Orange will shoot a free throw out of the media timeout after a foul on Aidan Shaw.

• 6:57 | Chase Forte drills a three-pointer to give Boston College its first lead of the day over Syracuse 19-18.

• 7:34 | Boston College is keeping it close, but still trails Syracuse 18-15. Both teams are in a field goal drought over four minutes.

• 9:57 | Syracuse maintains its lead over Boston College 17-11. After making two of its first four shot attempts. the Eagles have missed eight of their last 10 baskets.

• 15:28 | Syracuse holds a slight lead over Boston College 7-4. The difference early so far is a three-pointer by Orange guard Nate Kingz.

Pregame

• NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is in attendance of today's game. His son, Kiyan, is a freshman on Syracuse.

• Boston College's Starting 5: Fred Payne, Luka Toews, Donald Hand Jr., Jayden Hastings, Boden Kapke.

• Syracuse's Starting 5: JJ Starling, Nate Kingz, Naithan George, Donnie Freeman, William Kyle III.

• Syracuse will be without Aaron Womack.

• Boston College will be without Nick Petronio. Jason Asemota, who has been dealing with a tweak, has been removed from the availability report.

• Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. ET.

How to Watch:

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).