BC Interruption - Boston College Men’s Basketball vs. SyracuseA Boston College Eagles Community.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47285/bci-fave.png2018-03-01T00:12:44-05:00http://www.bcinterruption.com/rss/stream/168295152018-03-01T00:12:44-05:002018-03-01T00:12:44-05:00BC Closes Out Home Schedule with a Decisive Win Over Syracuse
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<p>85-70 victory leaves Eagles with a 14-3 home record</p> <p id="ta2AN6">The Syracuse fans travelled well for this game and orange jerseys speckled Conte Forum at tipoff, but they were silenced early in the opening half with a strong defensive start from the Eagles. The defense held ‘Cuse to 3 points while forcing as many turnovers in the first five minutes of play, building a quick 7-point lead. The BC offense was really clicking with great ball movement, and the Orange struggled to defend inside without fouling. <span>Ky Bowman</span> hit five-of-six three-point attempts in the half, while <span>Jordan Chatman</span> and <span>Jerome Robinson</span> each added a pair. <span>Tyus Battle</span> was also on fire behind the arc, racking up 20 first half points on four-of-six three-point shooting for Syracuse. </p>
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<p id="sXGqHp">The Eagles stretched their lead to as much as 13 before the offense began to sputter with Robinson on the bench. A BC lineup featuring three freshmen had difficulty scoring as Syracuse turned up the defensive pressure; the red-hot shooting from earlier in the half cooled dramatically in the final seven minutes. As Syracuse asserted themselves on the glass, they began to get to the line as well, and took advantage by hitting ten-of-ten free throw attempts in the first half. With Robinson back in the lineup, the Eagles were able to stop the bleeding and head into the break with a 40-37 lead.</p>
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<p id="FtHX8I">The Eagles started the second half as hot as they did the first, building the lead back up to 9 in the opening five minutes. The defense was impressive, pressuring the Orange into multiple shot clock violations and jump ball turnovers. Jerome Robinson came alive, putting up 12 second half points. During one sequence he knocked down a step back three, picked off a pass at half court, and slammed home a dunk in transition for a five-point swing. Tyus Battle continued to dominate the Orange offense, finishing the night leading all scorers with 29 points. </p>
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<p id="qMwMbR">Jim Boeheim tried to replicate the full court pressure that was the Eagles’ undoing in Miami last week, but the Eagles were much more successful breaking the press tonight and pushed the lead to 16 riding a barrage of fast break points. A collective déjà vu set in across Chestnut Hill as BC attempted to hold off a Syracuse run in the final four minutes, but history would not repeat itself. The Eagles (mostly) broke the press, made foul shots, and built a lead that was insurmountable for the Orange in the closing minutes. A <span>Luka Kraljevic</span> buzzer-beating three would end the game in an 85-70 victory for the Eagles. </p>
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<p id="BNDlsf">This win closes out the home schedule for the Eagles with an impressive 14-3 record in Conte Forum, and advances their case for an NIT bid. Better still, the Eagles may have closed the book on Syracuse’s NCAA bubble aspirations with this drubbing. <span>Steffon Mitchell</span> left the game with a reported hamstring contusion in the second half and did not return. BC will travel to Florida State for their final regular season game on Saturday at 2 PM. </p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2018/3/1/17066012/bc-closes-out-home-schedule-with-a-decisive-win-over-syracuseKatie Bent2018-02-28T20:34:44-05:002018-02-28T20:34:44-05:00Boston College Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse: Game Thread
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<p id="1qbjI6"><strong>GAME DAY FACTS</strong></p>
<p id="hYcUW1"><strong>WHO</strong></p>
<p id="zIk0Dr"><a href="https://www.nunesmagician.com/"><strong>Syracuse Orange </strong></a>(18-11, 7-9 ACC)</p>
<p id="zfqF02">Vs</p>
<p id="wcSSeJ"><a href="https://www.bcinterruption.com/"><strong>Boston College Eagles</strong></a> (16-13, 6-10 ACC)</p>
<p id="p0rYUa"><strong>WHAT</strong></p>
<p id="iNYq5X">After a heartbreaking game-winning three last time out against Miami, Boston College aims to get a final win at home for the 2018 season as they go up against the middle of the pack Syracuse Orange. The Orange are coming off of back-to-back losses against ACC rivals UNC and Duke.</p>
<p id="a1ocFE"><strong>WHERE</strong></p>
<p id="CHhYLq">Conte Forum</p>
<p id="JtFyvu">Chestnut Hill, MA</p>
<p id="TSXV8y"><strong>WHEN</strong></p>
<p id="t23wQ1">Wednesday, February 28, 2018</p>
<p id="LksXZl">Tipoff is at 9 pm</p>
<p id="Qy32NQ"><strong>HOW TO WATCH</strong></p>
<p id="1n0fMO">The game will be on ACC Network and locally on RSN/NESN. Additionally, you can try streaming it through <a href="http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3280804/syracuse-vs-boston-college-m-basketball"><strong>WatchESPN</strong></a>.</p>
<p id="XjqcOe"><strong>HOW TO LISTEN</strong></p>
<p id="tToAAj">Listen with Jon Meterparel and Danya Abrams on BC IMG Sports Network (WEEI 850 AM and 93.7 FM in the Boston area).</p>
<p id="ihqb28"><strong>HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG ON TWITTER</strong></p>
<p id="9ppHEG">Follow @bcinterruption for game coverage, and check out the BC men’s basketball account @BCMBB.</p>
<p id="Ue2juK">Follow our men’s basketball writers at @choppintoppin, @mattoneil55, @yourfriendktb, and @EJHoffses</p>
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<p id="uMYFTz">Follow along in the comment section and let’s go Eagles!</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2018/2/28/17065490/boston-college-mens-basketball-vs-syracuse-game-threadKatie Bent2018-02-28T11:00:38-05:002018-02-28T11:00:38-05:00Previewing and Predicting Boston College Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse
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<p id="cCUMLp">Now on a three game losing streak, Jim Christian needs to find a way to rally the troops for tonight’s senior game at Conte, when the Eagles host the visiting <a href="https://www.nunesmagician.com/">Syracuse Orange</a>. </p>
<p id="SIJLkE"><strong>Keys to the Game</strong></p>
<p id="zu8ozr">The last time these two teams faced off, Boston College shot the ball very well, but its poor defense and 17 turnovers were too much to overcome in the Carrier Dome. To win tonight, the Eagles will need to limit turnovers and defend the three ball. </p>
<p id="o3RHLb"><strong>Syracuse’s Strengths</strong></p>
<p id="qKtQbk">The zone defense is a strength, especially with the length that Syracuse has on the perimeter, as that can cause many teams problems. The Eagles must find a way to get <span>Jerome Robinson</span> in the middle of the zone and let him attack from there. </p>
<p id="OwWmaq"><strong>Syracuse Player To Watch</strong></p>
<p id="8qOcFI"><span>Tyus Battle</span>. He made it onto the Jerry West Finalist list ahead of Jerome (somehow) and both will be competing for first team All-ACC honors this year. Expect him to hunt his shot tonight. </p>
<p id="XDkT6L"><strong>Predictions</strong></p>
<p id="MA8sFb">Matt: 78-74 Syracuse</p>
<p id="cfTbPM"><strong>Follow Us on Twitter for In-game Coverage</strong></p>
<p id="ccaboo">Follow @bcinterruption and our men’s basketball writers at @choppintoppin, @mattoneil55, @yourfriendktb, and @EJHoffses.</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2018/2/28/17062184/boston-college-mens-basketball-vs-syracuse-acc-eagles-orange-preview-predictionsMatt O'Neil2018-02-28T08:38:43-05:002018-02-28T08:38:43-05:00MBB How to Watch: Boston College Eagles vs. Syracuse Orange
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<p>The Eagles Host Boeheim’s Squad on Senior Night</p> <p id="1qbjI6"><strong>GAME DAY FACTS</strong></p>
<p id="R5RaF0"> </p>
<p id="hYcUW1"><strong>WHO</strong></p>
<p id="skLTG7"> </p>
<p id="zIk0Dr"><a href="https://www.nunesmagician.com/">Syracuse Orange </a>(18-11, 7-9 ACC)</p>
<p id="Rn9i3a"> </p>
<p id="zfqF02">Vs</p>
<p id="h37hQC"> </p>
<p id="wcSSeJ"><a href="https://www.bcinterruption.com/">Boston College Eagles</a> (16-13, 6-10 ACC)</p>
<p id="alLczI"> </p>
<p id="p0rYUa"><strong>WHAT</strong></p>
<p id="iNYq5X">After a heartbreaking game-winning three last time out against Miami, Boston College aims to get a final win at home for the 2018 season as they go up against the middle of the pack Syracuse Orange. The Orange are coming off of back-to-back losses against ACC rivals UNC and Duke.</p>
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<p id="a1ocFE"><strong>WHERE</strong></p>
<p id="CHhYLq">Conte Forum</p>
<p id="JtFyvu">Chestnut Hill, MA</p>
<p id="ab2ypF"> </p>
<p id="TSXV8y"><strong>WHEN</strong> </p>
<p id="t23wQ1">Wednesday, February 28, 2018</p>
<p id="LksXZl">Tipoff is at 9 pm</p>
<p id="uAgvwD"> </p>
<p id="Qy32NQ"><strong>HOW TO WATCH</strong></p>
<p id="1n0fMO">The game will be on ACC Network and locally on RSN/NESN. Additionally, you can try streaming it through <a href="http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3280804/syracuse-vs-boston-college-m-basketball">WatchESPN</a>.</p>
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<p id="XjqcOe"><strong>HOW TO LISTEN</strong></p>
<p id="DLtXAw"> </p>
<p id="tToAAj">Listen with Jon Meterparel and Danya Abrams on BC IMG Sports Network (WEEI 850 AM and 93.7 FM in the Boston area).</p>
<p id="YoPYy9"> </p>
<p id="ihqb28"><strong>HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG ON TWITTER</strong></p>
<p id="sFOSSA"> </p>
<p id="9ppHEG">Follow @bcinterruption for game coverage, and check out the BC men’s basketball account @BCMBB.</p>
<p id="bSRIaE"> </p>
<p id="Ku9jJv">Follow our men’s basketball writers at @choppintoppin, @mattoneil55, @yourfriendktb, and @EJHoffses</p>
https://www.bcinterruption.com/2018/2/28/17061580/mbb-how-to-watch-boston-college-eagles-vs-syracuse-orange-ncaa-acc-basketball-mensPeter Caliguri