Eagles' Fight Falls Short at Syracuse, 67-56

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Boston College's 14-0 run late in the second half cut it to six - 60-54 - with 3:54 to play but it was not enough as te Eagles dropped a 67-56 decision at Syracuse. The Orange forced 18 turnovers and held BC to 33 percent shooting from the field at the Carrier Dome.

The loss dropped Boston College to .500 on the season at 11-11 overall and 2-8 in the ACC while the host Orange moved to 17-7 overall and 8-3 in ACC play.

Syracuse outscored BC 25-5 in points off turnovers and held a 30-16 advantage in the paint to secure the win.

The Orange led 31-24 at the half behind a strong performance from the bench. Syracuse held a 16-7 advantage in bench scoring in the opening 20 minutes as…