With Jordan Chatman and Steffon Mitchell unable to suit up, freshman guards Chris Herren Jr. and Wynston Tabbs turned out impressive performances to help BC top the Stags.
Notebook: Popovic, Bowman Guide BC to Win Over Columbia
The Eagles briefly trailed in the second half, but the visiting Lions had no answer for the overwhelming duo of Nik Popovic and Ky Bowman, who combined for 46 points and 24 rebounds.
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.
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.
Notebook: Tabbs, BC’s Second-Half Defense Impressive in Minnesota Win
Wynston Tabbs led all scorers with 17 points, and the Eagles had a strong second-half defensive effort to beat the Gophers by double digits on Monday night.
Eagles Ride Popovic, Improved Defense to Win over Minnesota
Nik Popovic scored 18 points on a perfect 9-for-9 shooting, and Wynston Tabbs chipped in with 17 points and five assists as the Eagles pulled away in the second half and beat Minnesota 68-56.
BC Fends Off Second-Half Run From Loyola-Chicago, Wins Fort Myers Tip-Off
Behind 20 points from Jordan Chatman, the Eagles won the four-team early season tournament by beating last year’s Final Four darling Loyola Chicago, who was favored by three points.
Notebook: Bowman Shines, But Eagles Still Looking for Sustained Effort
Ky Bowman went off for a career-high 38 points in a win over the Cowboys in the Fort Myers Tipoff Tournament, but the Eagles once again struggled to keep their opponent from hanging around.