Eagles Fall Apart in First Half, Lose to North Carolina

Ethan Ott • January 3, 2022

Boston College men's basketball couldn't overcome its first-half struggles Sunday and fell to North Carolina 91–65.

Athletics Pauses Activities For Three Teams After COVID-19 Spike

Emma Healy and Asa Ackerly • February 16, 2021

Boston College athletics paused men's basketball, volleyball, and women's soccer out of "an abundance of caution" due to COVID-19.

The Numbers Behind Steffon Mitchell’s Career Performance at Virginia Tech

Andy Backstrom • February 12, 2020

At Virginia Tech on Saturday, Steffon Mitchell became the first player since Tim Duncan (1996-97) to record at least 21 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and one steal in an ACC game.

BC Gives No. 7 Duke a Scare but Falters Down the Stretch

Andy Backstrom • February 5, 2020

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.

In Back-and-Forth Battle at UNC, Eagles Escape With Win

Emma Healy • February 2, 2020

Thanks to a pair of Jared Hamilton free throws with 17.2 seconds remaining, the Eagles defeated UNC for the first time since February 2010.

Eagles Defense Nonexistent in Blowout Loss to Belmont

Peter Kim • November 16, 2019

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.

Men’s Basketball Great Troy Bell to Have Jersey Retired

Olivia Charbonneau • November 13, 2019

In a statement released on Wednesday, Martin Jarmond announced that Eagles great Troy Bell will have his jersey retired on January 25, when BC men's basketball hosts Florida State.

Eagles Overcome Slow Start to Down South Florida

Andrew D’Ambrosio • November 10, 2019

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

Peter Kim • November 7, 2019

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

Peter Kim • November 4, 2019

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.

Eagles Beat Out N.C. State for Top-100 Recruit DeMarr Langford

Bradley Smart • September 22, 2019

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.

After Going Undrafted, Bowman Signs One-Year Deal With Golden State Warriors

Andy Backstrom • June 21, 2019

Ky Bowman reportedly could have been drafted in the second round on Thursday night, but didn't want to commit to a two-way contract.