BC jumped out to a nine-point lead in the opening minutes, then rolled to a convincing win over visiting Bryant on Thursday night behind a strong game from the bench.
Notebook: Last-Second 3-Pointer Eventually Dooms BC in OT Loss
Despite a 28-point effort from Jordan Chatman, the Eagles faltered at home in overtime to former Big East rival Providence, conceding 100 points in the setback.
Eagles Fall Just Short Against Providence in Overtime Thriller
Jordan Chatman poured in a season-high 28 points for the Eagles, but the Friars’ A.J. Reeves answered with 24 of his own, including the game-tying 3-pointer with two seconds left to send the contest to overtime, as Providence beat BC.
Previewing 2018-19 Men’s Basketball: Providence
The Eagles have won four in a row and welcome in Providence, a team that beat them by 20 a year ago, on Tuesday night.
Eagles Best Columbia in Bounce-Back Win
Boston College women’s basketball avenged last year’s loss to Columbia by prevailing over the Lions, 74-60. Georgia Pineau led the Eagles with 16 points.
Previewing 2018-19 Women’s Basketball: Columbia
The Eagles lost their first game of the season to Providence on Tuesday, but will look to rebound against a Columbia team that enters Sunday’s contest 2-5.
Tabbs Helps Eagles Fend off Sacred Heart
Wynston Tabbs led all scorers with 28 points, and added seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals, while E.J. Anosike poured in 22 points for the Pioneers in BC’s 81-73 victory over Sacred Heart.
Notebook: BC Lets Another Weaker Opponent Hang Around in Win
Despite building a 20-point lead in the first half, the Eagles once again let a lesser non-conference opponent claw back into the game before eventually dispatching them behind Wynston Tabbs’ effort.
Previewing 2018-19 Men’s Basketball: Sacred Heart
Last season, the Eagles only led the Pioneers by a point at halftime before pulling away late in a 20-point win—a performance they’ll aim to avoid on Thursday night.
Providence Sends Cold-Shooting Eagles to First Loss
BC shot a season-low 30 percent from the field and had just one player in double digits, resulting in a blown eight-point second quarter lead and its first loss.