After mostly keeping pace in the first half against No. 4 Virginia, the Eagles struggled mightily on defense in the second half and bowed out in a 27-point defeat.
ACC Power Rankings: With Six Ranked Teams, It’s Crowded up Top
The first edition of the ACC men’s basketball power rankings comes with six teams ranked in the AP Top 25, including two in the top four as No. 1 Duke and No. 4 Virginia gear up to battle for the conference title.
Eagles Drop Third Straight After Uninspiring Second Half Effort Against No. 4 Virginia
Without Steffon Mitchell, BC looked helpless both on the boards and on defense, allowing countless open looks and buckets in the paint as the Cavaliers cruised to a 27-point win.
Notebook: Strong First Half Goes to Waste in Loss to No. 10 Virginia Tech
Without Wynston Tabbs and a fully healthy Steffon Mitchell, the Eagles fell apart in the second half and watched a close game with the Hokies slip away.
Plagued by Foul Trouble, Eagles Lose Their Lead and Fall to No. 10 Virginia Tech
BC’s starting lineup combined for 20 fouls, and the No. 10 Hokies took advantage, erasing a halftime deficit and dealing the Eagles their second-straight loss.
ACC Men’s Basketball Preview: Non-Conference Wrap-Up
Conference play is finally getting underway in the ACC, so here’s a look at how each team fared in non-conference play and what they bring to the conference title chase.
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.
Notebook: Tabbs, Popovic Guide Eagles to First True Road Win
Saturday afternoon’s win over DePaul featured a late takeover from Wynston Tabbs, strong post play from Nik Popovic, and an uncharacteristic day from Ky Bowman among other things.
Despite Trailing Bulk of Game, Eagles Escape DePaul With Narrow Win
BC only led the Blue Demons for 32 seconds, but it happened to be in the final half minute as it rallied from a deficit as large as 12 to claim a crucial road victory.