- Matchup: Syracuse Orange vs Boston College Eagles
- Event Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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This Saturday, the Boston College Eagles (7-10) will go head-to-head with the Syracuse Orange (12-5) at Conte Forum.
The Syracuse Orange recently triumphed over Florida State, securing a win with a final score of 94-86. They concluded the game with an impressive 59.7% shooting percentage (37 of 62) and hit 11 out of 27 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, they converted 9 of 15 attempts, achieving a success rate of 60.0%. On the rebounding front, Syracuse accumulated a total of 32 boards, including 10 offensive rebounds. The team also facilitated 22 assists while recording 14 turnovers and 9 steals. Defensively, Syracuse allowed Florida State to shoot 45.2%, as they registered 28 of 62 shots. Florida State, in turn, distributed 12 assists and achieved 8 steals. They secured a total of 31 rebounds (14 offensive and 17 defensive) but did not register any blocks. Florida State finished with a free-throw percentage of 74.1% by converting 20 out of 27 attempts and made 10 of their 27 three-point attempts. The personal foul count for Syracuse was 17, while Florida State committed 16 fouls.
Donnie Freeman was a standout player in this matchup, showcasing a remarkable 75.0% shooting accuracy. He totaled 2 assists, played for 34 minutes, secured 8 rebounds, and scored 25 points on 9 of 12 shooting.
Entering this game, Syracuse holds a season record of 12-5. They average 75.9 points per game (210th in Division 1), shooting 47.5% from the field. The Orange convert 32.9% of their three-point attempts (117 of 356) and 62.8% from the free-throw line. As a collective, they average 35.9 rebounds per game and have notched 231 assists for the season, ranking 244th nationally in assists. They turn the ball over 11.4 times a game while averaging 15.8 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Orange force 13.8 turnovers per game and draw 19.4 fouls. They rank 94th in the nation in assists allowed, with 212 assists given up this season. Opponents are shooting 40.2% against them (402 of 1,000) while grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game. Syracuse’s defense is also effective from beyond the arc, allowing a 31.1% shooting percentage and ranking 38th in college basketball with an average of just 66.9 points allowed per game.
In their most recent game, the Boston College Eagles faced a setback, losing 74-50 to Clemson. The Eagles recorded 24 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds, totaling 30. They committed 19 turnovers but managed to secure 7 steals. Clemson’s 15 personal fouls allowed Boston College to take 13 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 5 (38.5%). From beyond the arc, the Eagles made 5 of their 15 shots (33.3%). Overall, Boston College shot 20 for 47 from the field, achieving a rate of 42.6%. They permitted Clemson to convert 25 of 54 shots for a 46.3% shooting percentage in this match. Clemson finished with 8 out of 19 three-pointers (42.1%) and shot 16 of 23 from the free-throw line (69.6%). In rebounding, Boston College allowed Clemson a total of 33 boards (8 offensive).
Fred Payne played a pivotal role for the Eagles, scoring 20 points with a 41.2% shooting rate (7 of 17) alongside 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 34 minutes on the court.
Boston College’s record stands at 7-10 this season. They average 16.7 personal fouls per game, shooting 66.1% from the free-throw line. The Eagles make 11.1 assists per game (ranking 346th nationally) and lose possession 10.8 times per game. They have scored 1,154 points this season, averaging 67.9 per game, while grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, Boston College is shooting 39.9% from the field, placing them 353rd in the nation.
Defensively, Boston College gives up 30.4% on three-point attempts (111 of 365), while opponents convert 66.6% of their free throws. They allow an average of 11.6 assists and 37.9 rebounds per game, ranking 52nd and 326th, respectively. The Eagles are ranked 60th in the nation in points allowed per game, averaging 68.2. They force 10.4 turnovers per game, allowing opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field (55th in college basketball).
Which team will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Boston College
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