Gillon, Thompson lead Syracuse over Boston University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim wants his bench to perform better.
He got his wish Saturday.
John Gillon and Taurean Thompson came off the bench to score a Syracuse career-high 23 points and career-high 22 points, respectively, and the Orange broke open a tight game early in the second half to defeat Boston University 99-77.
Gillon hadn’t scored in Syracuse’s two previous games.
“We want guys to come off the bench to score and that’s what happened today,” Boeheim said.