SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – Joe Girard scored 16 points, leading five into double figures, as Syracuse defeated Boston College 75-67.
Syracuse was never able to break away from feisty BC but never trailed after the early minutes. Alan Griffin scored 14 with eight rebounds, Marek Dolezaj and Buddy Boeheim scored 13 points apiece.
Quincy Guerier added 12 points, nine rebounds, four blocked shots and three steals. Jay Heath scored 12 and DeMarr Langford 10.
Rich Kelly scored 14 points with four 3-pointers to lead Boston College, which has lost four in a row. CJ Felder fouled out with nine points and 12 rebounds.
Steffon Mitchell scored 12 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. Jay Heath scored 12 and DeMarr Langford 10.