SYRACUSE — Three Syracuse University football seniors were named ECAC Division I Football Sub-Division All-Stars.

Wide receiver Alec Lemon, offensive tackle Justin Pugh and safety Shamarko Thomas each received the honor after guiding the Orange to a 7-5 overall record and a 5-2 mark in its final season of Big East play.

All three players were also named to the All-Big East First Team and the ESPN.com All-Big East Team.

Syracuse will play West Virginia in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Yankee Stadium on ESPN.

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