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Boston College Upsets Syracuse 81-73 in Overtime for First ACC Win

Syracuse's mistakes, capped by a missed late free throw, opened the door for Boston College's overtime surge.

Overview

  • Donald Hand Jr. hit a game-tying 3-pointer with seven seconds left to force overtime.
  • Fred Payne led the Eagles with 26 points, adding six assists and three steals.
  • Boston College outscored Syracuse 17-9 in the extra period after erasing a seven-point deficit in the final three minutes.
  • Syracuse committed 18 turnovers as Nate Kingz scored a career-high 27 points and Donnie Freeman added 19 points and 14 rebounds.
  • The win snapped Boston College’s four-game ACC skid; next up, Syracuse visits Virginia Tech on Wednesday and BC hosts Pittsburgh.