Can Syracuse Orange's Paint Dominance Overwhelm Eagles' Fast Breaks?
The Syracuse Orange, ranked 25th, edged out a victory against the unranked Boston College Eagles with a final score of 71-64. The Orange now stand with an improved record of 1-0, while the Eagles fall to 0-1. The game was held at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, NY.
The home team displayed resilience and strategic execution throughout the game. The Orange's defensive efforts were highlighted by their six blocks and twelve steals, which contributed to their overall performance. Despite committing one more personal foul than their opponents (19 compared to 18), they managed to maintain control of the game.
Offensively, Syracuse showcased a balanced attack but truly excelled at free throw accuracy with an impressive 86 percent conversion rate. Their ability to draw fouls and capitalize on those opportunities played a significant role in their win over Boston College. Additionally, they dominated points in the paint with a total of 26 compared to Boston College's substantial yet lower tally of 48 points.
Boston College relied heavily on fast break opportunities and managed to score an impressive total of 23 fast break points. However, this was closely matched by Syracuse's own fast break performance which accounted for 24 points. The Eagles also had an edge in steals with fourteen takeaways but struggled from beyond the arc hitting only three out of sixteen attempts for a low three-point shooting percentage of nineteen percent.
Syracuse demonstrated superior rebounding throughout the match-up as well; pulling down a total of forty-five rebounds including twenty offensive boards which led to seventeen second-chance points – another key factor in their victory over Boston College who grabbed thirty-seven rebounds.
Looking ahead for Syracuse fans eager to follow their team’s progress: The next challenge for the Orange will be against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum located in Winston-Salem, NC on January 11th at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live via ACC Network Extra online broadcast network.