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Gillon, Thompson push Syracuse past BU (full coverage)

Four players scored in double-digits for the Orange, as Syracuse (6-3) defeated Boston University (4-6), 99-77, on Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome.

Graduate transfer John Gillon led the show for Syracuse, tallying a season-high and team-leading 23 points. The guard sank six three-pointers in 28 minutes of play.

Taurean Thompson set a career-high mark with 22 points and a team-leading seven rebounds. Full recap & stats at Cuse.com

BOX SCORE (Syracuse.com)

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

BOEHEIM’S POSTGAME PRESSER:

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Syracuse fans react to SU’s 99-77 blowout win against Boston University. (Daily Orange)
Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse’s 99-77 win over Boston University (Daily Orange)
Syracuse Basketball: There are no more cakewalk games (NunesMagician.com)
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