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Gallery: Syracuse trounces Boston College, 76-53, in rematch

Doyin Akintobi-Adeyeye and other reserves saw the floor for their first conference-game minutes on Saturday afternoon, something that seemed unlikely when BC dominated Syracuse back on Jan. 1.
Doyin Akintobi-Adeyeye and other reserves saw the floor for their first conference-game minutes on Saturday afternoon, something that seemed unlikely when BC dominated Syracuse back on Jan. 1. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse hung onto the ball the best it has all year on Saturday afternoon against Boston College and gave away the ball a season-low six times.
Syracuse hung onto the ball the best it has all year on Saturday afternoon against Boston College and gave away the ball a season-low six times. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Boston College edged Syracuse in rebounds (35 to 29) and 3-pointers made (8 to 5), but the Eagles couldn't make its stat-savvy advantages matter.
Boston College edged Syracuse in rebounds (35 to 29) and 3-pointers made (8 to 5), but the Eagles couldn't make its stat-savvy advantages matter. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle scored an efficient .636 points per minute as he went for a game-high 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting (3-for-6 from 3) in 33 minutes.
Syracuse guard Tyus Battle scored an efficient .636 points per minute as he went for a game-high 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting (3-for-6 from 3) in 33 minutes. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse made 17 of the 19 free throws it attempted (89.5 percent) against Boston College, its second-best mark of the season.
Syracuse made 17 of the 19 free throws it attempted (89.5 percent) against Boston College, its second-best mark of the season. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse totaled just 29 rebounds to Boston College's 35, but the Eagles turned the ball over so much that it didn't end up mattering.
Syracuse totaled just 29 rebounds to Boston College's 35, but the Eagles turned the ball over so much that it didn't end up mattering. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Tyler Lydon scored 16 points for the Orange.
Tyler Lydon scored 16 points for the Orange. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
BC turned the ball over on 20 of its 62 possessions (32 percent) and those giveaways gave away the game.
BC turned the ball over on 20 of its 62 possessions (32 percent) and those giveaways gave away the game. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Syracuse had four players score in double figures, led by Tyus Battle's 21.
Syracuse had four players score in double figures, led by Tyus Battle's 21. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Andrew White added three steals, two rebounds and one assist to the cause.
Andrew White added three steals, two rebounds and one assist to the cause. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
John Gillon struggled from the floor, shooting 1-for-6, but he did dish out six assists, topping his season average of 4.9 helpers per game.
John Gillon struggled from the floor, shooting 1-for-6, but he did dish out six assists, topping his season average of 4.9 helpers per game. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle, the New Jersey freshman, also pilfered three steals, dished two assists and sunk four of five freebies from the line.
Battle, the New Jersey freshman, also pilfered three steals, dished two assists and sunk four of five freebies from the line. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Tyler Lydon scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting and chipped in six rebounds, two blocks and two steals.
Tyler Lydon scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting and chipped in six rebounds, two blocks and two steals. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Battle played 33 minutes against the Eagles on Saturday. Battle had played all 40 minutes in the three previous games.
Battle played 33 minutes against the Eagles on Saturday. Battle had played all 40 minutes in the three previous games. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
White only shot 4-for-11 from the field but did manage to hit two of his six 3-point attempts.
White only shot 4-for-11 from the field but did manage to hit two of his six 3-point attempts. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Ky Bowman dropped 30 points on Jan. 1, but only managed one-tenth of that total, 3 points, on 1-for-9 shooting on Saturday.
Ky Bowman dropped 30 points on Jan. 1, but only managed one-tenth of that total, 3 points, on 1-for-9 shooting on Saturday. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Boston College made a push in the opening minutes but, at 11:34 in the first half on a Tyler Roberson bucket, gave up the lead for good.
Boston College made a push in the opening minutes but, at 11:34 in the first half on a Tyler Roberson bucket, gave up the lead for good. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor
Bowman turned the ball over six times, a major part of Boston College's total of 20.
Bowman turned the ball over six times, a major part of Boston College's total of 20. Ally Moreo | Photo Editor

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By Alexandra Moreo Senior Staff Photographer

Syracuse (11-7, 3-2 Atlantic Coast) got back into the conference win column when it avenged its ACC-opening humiliation to the Eagles on Jan. 1 by beating Boston College (9-9, 2-3), 76-53, on Saturday afternoon. Here are our best shots from the game.

Published on January 14, 2017 at 7:18 pm
Contact Alexandra: amoreo@syr.edu

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