Can Boston College Eagles Bounce Back After PNC Arena Setback?
The Boston College Eagles faced a challenging contest at PNC Arena, ending with a 70-81 defeat against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The Eagles' season record now stands at an even balance, while the Wolfpack improved their standing with this victory.
The game was marked by intense competition, with the Eagles putting up a strong fight in both halves. Despite trailing in the first half with 26 points to the Wolfpack's 38, they surged back in the second half to add an impressive 44 points to their tally. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the home team's consistent performance across both halves.
Boston College showcased notable efforts on offense and defense. They made 25 field goals out of 56 attempts for a solid shooting percentage of 45 percent and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, sinking nine three-pointers at an equal percentage of accuracy. Their free throw performance was commendable as well; they hit 11 out of 13 shots for an excellent completion rate of about 85 percent.
On defense, Boston College managed eight steals and blocked three shots but struggled somewhat on rebounds with a total count of thirty against North Carolina State's thirty-seven. The Eagles also recorded fifteen assists during play but were hindered by sixteen turnovers which slightly marred their assist-to-turnover ratio.
North Carolina State capitalized on these turnovers scoring eighteen points off them and also dominated second-chance points with sixteen compared to Boston College's six. The Wolfpack had four blocks and five steals contributing to their defensive effort while maintaining higher efficiency inside by converting fifty percent of two-point attempts.
As for individual performances from Boston College players, there was no shortage of effort as they fought valiantly throughout each quarter trying to close down North Carolina State’s lead which remained unchallenged throughout due to zero lead changes or ties during game time.
Looking ahead after this tough loss on foreign ground, fans can turn their attention back home where Boston College will host Virginia Cavaliers at Silvio O. Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill on February twenty-eighth at nine PM Eastern Time. This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on ESPNU for supporters unable to attend in person as they hope for a return to winning ways.