The second edition of our 2018-19 ACC power rankings features Duke and Virginia teams that have established themselves as national contenders, three other ranked teams, and a fast-rebuilding Louisville program.
The 10 Biggest Plays from BC-FSU
The Eagles’ biggest win of the season wasn’t short of drama, with clutch shots from Jordan Chatman, Wynston Tabbs, and Ky Bowman paving the way.
Notebook: 3-Point Shooting Leads Eagles Over Florida State
The Eagles shot 13-of-21 from 3-point land, and scored 51 points in the second half to hold off a Seminoles rally and record their first ACC win.
Notebook: Inconsistent Perimeter Play Dooms Eagles in Loss to Louisville
Jordan Chatman was the lone bright spot for the Eagles, returning to form by leading BC with 21 points and connecting on 6-of-10 attempts from behind the arc in the Eagles’ loss to Louisville.
Second-Half Surge Not Enough as Eagles Fall to Louisville
Jordan Chatman scored 21 points and hit six 3-pointers to lead the Eagles, but Jordan Nwora responded with a career-high 32 points to lead all scorers as Louisville beat BC 80-70.
Notebook: Breaking Down the Final Minutes of BC’s Loss to Notre Dame
The Eagles and Irish played a wild last five minutes that featured plenty of momentum swings and controversy. Here’s a look at the biggest plays from those final moments.
Controversial Final Minute Results in BC’s Fourth Consecutive Loss
Wynston Tabbs found himself on the wrong end of two controversial calls in the final minute of regulation as BC suffered a tough defeat to its rivals.
Go Figure: What Happened to BC’s 3-Point Shot?
Heading into ACC play, the Eagles, who racked up 10 or more 3-pointers on 14 separate occasions last season, are currently shooting 30.7 percent from deep—the 66th-worst clip in the country.
Bowman’s Career-High 44 Points Not Enough as Eagles Fall to Hartford
The Eagles were led by Ky Bowman’s career-high 44 points, but also turned the ball over 19 times, and Jason Dunne hit three free throws to tie the game with four seconds left after being fouled on a 3-pointer as BC lost to Hartford 79-78 in overtime.
Men’s Basketball Cancels Road Game Against Texas A&M
The Eagles’ flight to College Station was delayed by over five hours, and then rerouted through Atlanta, forcing BC to cancel a non-conference tilt with Texas A&M.