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Gallery: Syracuse men’s basketball falls to Boston College, 96-81

After the game, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said, "Our defense is just not good right now."
After the game, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said, "Our defense is just not good right now." Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Andrew White scored a team-high 22 points.
Andrew White scored a team-high 22 points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
BC's A.J. Turner celebrates a drilled 3-pointer. He had 16 points.
BC's A.J. Turner celebrates a drilled 3-pointer. He had 16 points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Boeheim has openly said he has "no idea" what he's doing with his team this season.
Boeheim has openly said he has "no idea" what he's doing with his team this season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
SU point guard John Gillon tries to get to the basket. He dished out three assists.
SU point guard John Gillon tries to get to the basket. He dished out three assists. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Senior forward Tyler Roberson has grabbed 26 rebounds in his last four games (he had 10 on Sunday). He totaled only eight boards in his previous four contests.
Senior forward Tyler Roberson has grabbed 26 rebounds in his last four games (he had 10 on Sunday). He totaled only eight boards in his previous four contests. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
White floats one toward the hoop.
White floats one toward the hoop. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Despite shooting only 47 percent from the charity stripe, BC hit 16-of-26 from deep to SU’s mere 30 percent clip.
Despite shooting only 47 percent from the charity stripe, BC hit 16-of-26 from deep to SU’s mere 30 percent clip. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Boeheim looks on.
Boeheim looks on. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Freshman guard Tyus Battle had a team-high four assists
Freshman guard Tyus Battle had a team-high four assists Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Dajuan Coleman did not start for the first time this season.
Dajuan Coleman did not start for the first time this season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Boeheim folds his arms as SU's sloppy play continued into the new year.
Boeheim folds his arms as SU's sloppy play continued into the new year. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
BC head coach Jim Christian speaks with Ky Bowman, who scored a game-high 30 points.
BC head coach Jim Christian speaks with Ky Bowman, who scored a game-high 30 points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
SU sophomore forward Tyler Lydon had a double-double (17 points, 12 boards) in the defeat.
SU sophomore forward Tyler Lydon had a double-double (17 points, 12 boards) in the defeat. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Bowman was elusive all game, threading the SU 2-3 zone.
Bowman was elusive all game, threading the SU 2-3 zone. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
In his first career start, freshman forward Taurean Thompson had 14 points, three boards, two blocks and two steals.
In his first career start, freshman forward Taurean Thompson had 14 points, three boards, two blocks and two steals. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Thompson sets a screen for White, trying to get something going offensively.
Thompson sets a screen for White, trying to get something going offensively. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Lydon has carried a bulk of the SU offensive load this season. When he doesn't dominate, SU's offense is left exposed.
Lydon has carried a bulk of the SU offensive load this season. When he doesn't dominate, SU's offense is left exposed. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Boeheim chats with Battle, who scored seven points.
Boeheim chats with Battle, who scored seven points. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Frank Howard struggled all game, going 1-for-6 from the field and committing three turnovers.
Frank Howard struggled all game, going 1-for-6 from the field and committing three turnovers. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Syracuse tallied 20 offensive rebounds to BC's 11, yet still lost by 15.
Syracuse tallied 20 offensive rebounds to BC's 11, yet still lost by 15. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Boeheim, in his 41st season at Syracuse, has not had a losing season.
Boeheim, in his 41st season at Syracuse, has not had a losing season. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Thompson works in the low post.
Thompson works in the low post. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Roberson tries for two.
Roberson tries for two. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
After gliding through the defense, Bowman lays the ball off the glass.
After gliding through the defense, Bowman lays the ball off the glass. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
Christian and BC didn't win a conference game last season, but picked up one over former Top-25 team Syracuse on Sunday.
Christian and BC didn't win a conference game last season, but picked up one over former Top-25 team Syracuse on Sunday. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
White draws a blocking foul to the dismay of Christian.
White draws a blocking foul to the dismay of Christian. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer
White weighs his options from the perimeter.
White weighs his options from the perimeter. Jessica Sheldon | Staff Photographer

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By Jessica Sheldon Staff Photographer

Syracuse (8-6, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) fell to Boston College (8-6, 1-0) 96-81 on Sunday afternoon in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. While Syracuse had more steals, rebounds, second-chance points, blocks, points off turnovers and bench points than did BC, the Eagles destroyed the SU defense, getting more than twice as many team assists than did the Orange. Andrew White had 20-plus points for the second time this season, but Syracuse could not stop BC’s offense in the loss. The Orange plays next against Miami on Wednesday night in the Carrier Dome. Here are the best sights from Sunday’s game.

Published on January 1, 2017 at 3:36 pm

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