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Eagles Set to Weather the Hurricanes at Capital One Arena

As the Boston College Eagles prepare to host the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Capital One Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Eagles have been sharpening their talons, looking to improve upon last season's performance and make a statement on their home court.


Jan 28, 2023; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Ryan Dunn (13) blocks the shot of Boston College Eagles forward T.J. Bickerstaff (1) in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Last season's analytics reveal areas where Boston College can capitalize. With an average of 66.6 points per game, they showed they could find the basket but will need to enhance their shooting efficiency across all metrics this season. Their free throw and true shooting percentages were perfect, indicating that when given the opportunity, they can score reliably from the line and overall play.


The Eagles also demonstrated a solid defense with an average of 15.79 personal fouls per game, suggesting disciplined play without giving away too many easy points on free throws. Additionally, averaging 3.58 blocks and 6.33 steals per game indicates that Boston College is capable of disrupting opponents' offenses effectively.


Rebounding has been a strong suit for the team as well; pulling down an average of over 30 rebounds per game shows tenacity on both ends of the court. However, with turnovers averaging nearly 12 per game last season, ball security will be crucial against a Hurricanes team known for capitalizing on such mistakes.


The upcoming match is set against this backdrop of statistics from last season – numbers that both teams will have dissected in preparation for this clash.


Fans should expect Boston College to leverage their home advantage at Capital One Arena – where crowd support can often act as a sixth man – pushing them towards maintaining possession and controlling the pace of play against Miami (FL).


Mark your calendars for March 12th at 7:00 PM ET as Boston College takes on Miami (FL) in Washington DC's renowned venue; you can catch all the action live on ACC Network TV.

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