Syracuse

If defense wins championships, Boston College might want to save some of its celebratory spirit for a return trip to North Carolina next month.

Syracuse throttled Virginia 19-4 and BC authored a defensive masterpiece in a 9-7 win over Notre Dame in semifinals Friday at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Virginia beat North Carolina 13-12, highlight a four-game ACC tournament slate.

Paul Gait will be honored at halftime of Syracuse's game against Virginia. Seventeen months ago, he sustained a fall that left him paralyzed below the waist.

Billy Dwan scored the equalizer for Syracuse and prevented Virginia from tying it later on.

Syracuse and Virginia played a classic in the Dome, highlighting a special weekend of lacrosse.

Sam English delivered the game-winner as Syracuse rallied past Virginia 18-17 at the JMA Wireless Dome.

Cornell and Syracuse have staged enough thrillers to give M. Night Shyamalan a run for his money. The latest installment, however, takes the cake.