A Look Back at the Rivalry Between the Syracuse Orangemen and Boston College Eagles: A History of the 2023 NCAA Basketball Matchup

The rivalry between the Syracuse Orangemen and the Boston College Eagles is one of the most storied matchups in NCAA basketball. Dating back to the early 20th century, the two teams have faced off in some of the most memorable games in college basketball history.

The first meeting between the two teams took place in 1923, when the Orangemen defeated the Eagles by a score of 44-41. Since then, the two teams have met a total of over 57 times, with Syracuse holding a slight edge in the all-time series, 30-27.

The rivalry between the two teams has been intense over the years, with both teams playing hard-fought games. In the early years of the rivalry, the Orangemen were the dominant team, winning the first nine meetings between the two teams. However, the Eagles have been able to turn the tide in recent years, winning more than seven of the last ten matchups.