The first semifinal matchup in the 2K Sports Classic between Boston College and Connecticut brought back memories of some of the last battles these two waged in their Big East days. This one was every bit as good as some of those old battles.
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Will BC’s first win be the start of something?
Boston College finally got their first win of the season on Sunday night, but it didn’t come easily at all and the same issues are still plaguing them. Will it be anything more than stopping the bleeding?
No one saw this coming for Boston College
Boston College started the season with three tough games, but no one saw an 0-3 start coming. That’s what they are facing right now, and with this veteran team that was certainly not the expectation.
BC didn’t quite play like the veteran team they are in loss
Boston College is now a very experienced team, especially for having just one senior on the roster. But the Eagles didn’t quite play like one on Friday night, yet they still had a chance for a nice win to start the season that would have shelf life later in the season.
Quick Hitters – September 29, 2013
Some quick hitters in the midst of prep school visits and the start of practice for most college teams, including a big event in Boston, an unfortunate diagnosis for a coach, and a lot on the recruiting trail.
BC’s Dick Kelley an unsung hero in our line of work
Before Sunday’s game, long-time Boston College assistant athletic director of media relations Dick Kelley was honored with the USBWA’s Most Courageous Award. In our line of work, he is an unsung hero, and as he was honored it was a wonderful scene.
Boston College is growing up before our eyes
Tuesday night was an opportunity for Boston College. The Eagles took advantage of it, and in beating a team fresh off a big win and looking for NCAA Tournament momentum, they look more like a team growing up right in front of us.
For Boston College, getting a win to break the losing streak is all that matters
With a five-game losing streak, Boston College really needed a win. The Eagles appeared to be on their way to a comfortable win against Clemson, but had to hang on at the end after running out to a 20-point lead with less than ten minutes left.
Boston College in a much better place entering ACC play
A year ago as ACC play beckoned, Boston College was 5-9 and lost their last two games. This time around, the Eagles will enter ACC play with an 8-5 mark and a five-game winning streak. The bottom line is just the beginning of what’s different this time.
Anderson, guards lead BC past Friars
Boston College, paced by a monster game by sophomore Ryan Anderson (24 points and seven boards), held off Providence to take an entertaining 71-68 affair in front of 6,102 Saturday afternoon at Conte Forum.
