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Eagles Outpace Hurricanes in a Show of Dominance at Capital One Arena

In a display of offensive firepower, the Boston College Eagles outscored the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 81-65 in their latest encounter. The Eagles' record now stands at an impressive 20-9, while the Hurricanes trail with a less formidable 17-12. The game, which unfolded at Capital One Arena, saw both teams fiercely compete through two halves with Boston College establishing a dominant lead early on.


Mar 12, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Bensley Joseph (4) drives to the basket as Boston College Eagles guard Claudell Harris Jr. (1) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Eagles soared high right from tip-off, amassing an impressive 47 points in the first half against the Hurricanes' 32. Their shooting was particularly effective; they boasted a field goal percentage of 49 percent and were lethal from beyond the arc with an impressive three-point shooting rate of 36 percent. The team's accuracy was further highlighted by their free throw performance – sinking shots at an exceptional rate of 89 percent.


Boston College's defensive efforts were equally noteworthy as they collected a total of 43 rebounds compared to Miami's 36. This included securing more defensive rebounds (31) than their opponents managed overall on defense (19). Additionally, their ability to convert turnovers into points was evident as they scored seven points off turnovers.


Mar 12, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Boston College Eagles guard Jaeden Zackery (3) dribbles the ball as Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Nijel Pack (24) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Hurricanes put up a valiant effort despite trailing behind throughout the game. They managed to score consistently in both halves but couldn't match the intensity brought by Boston College. Miami did excel in generating second-chance opportunities, scoring an admirable number of second-chance points (20), and showed resilience under pressure with only six total turnovers.


One cannot overlook individual performances that contributed to this victory for Boston College; players stepped up across all fronts ensuring ball movement and creating scoring opportunities which is reflected in their assist-to-turnover ratio standing at about 1.4.


Mar 12, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Bensley Joseph (4) dribbles the ball as Boston College Eagles guard Jaeden Zackery (3) chases in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

As fans revel in this victory, attention turns towards future challenges for Boston College Eagles who are set to face Clemson Tigers next on March 13th at Capital One Arena. This upcoming game is scheduled for broadcast on ESPNU where fans can tune in at precisely half-past nine PM Eastern Time to support their team once again as they continue their journey through this season's competitions.

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