The Eagles held Duke to a season-low 63 points and had a four-point lead with under eight minutes to play, but converted just one of their final eight field goal attempts.
Eagles Defense Nonexistent in Blowout Loss to Belmont
The Eagles allowed Belmont to make 15 3-pointers and reach the century mark in points, as the Bruins beat BC men’s basketball, 100-85, and handed the Eagles their first loss of the season.
Notebook: Mitchell Stuffs Stat Sheet, Youth Impress vs. USF
Steffon Mitchell took just four shots but impacted the game in a plethora of ways, while Julian Rishwain and CJ Felder stepped up for a combined 21 points off the bench.
Eagles Overcome Slow Start to Down South Florida
Derryck Thornton led the way with 22 points, Nik Popovic added 15, and the Eagles overcame 28 turnovers to beat South Florida, 74-60, and move to 2-0.
Defensive Effort, Balanced Scoring Help Eagles Open Season with Win Over Wake Forest
The Eagles forced 17 turnovers and Jay Heath, Derryck Thornton, and Nik Popovic all scored in double figures in a season-opening 77-70 win against Wake Forest.
2019-20 Men’s Basketball Preview
After losing Ky Bowman to the NBA, the Eagles start the 2019-20 season with Derryck Thornton at the point guard spot, a reliable post scorer in Nik Popovic, and an exciting freshman class.
Media Day 2019: Eagles Defined by Growth, Experience
The likes of Derryck Thornton, Steffon Mitchell, and Jared Hamilton will aim to provide BC leadership alongside a group of freshmen brimming with potential.
Eagles Beat Out N.C. State for Top-100 Recruit DeMarr Langford
Four-star, Top-100 recruit DeMarr Langford announced his commitment to the Eagles Saturday. His brother, Makai Ashton-Langford, also transferred to BC in July. Langford is the second Top-100 recruit the Eagles have secured in 12 years.
USC Grad Transfer Derryck Thornton Joins BC for 2019-20 Season
Derryck Thornton was a five-star ESPN 100 recruit who originally played at Duke before transferring to USC after his freshman season.