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Did Boston College Eagles' Second Half Surge Fall Short Against Virginia Cavaliers?

The Boston College Eagles faced off against the Virginia Cavaliers at Silvio O. Conte Forum, ending with a 73-66 result in favor of the visiting team. The Eagles now stand at 0-1, while the Cavaliers improve to 1-0.


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

First Half


The first half saw the Eagles taking an early lead, thanks to their efficient shooting and strong defense. Donald Hand Jr. led the charge for Heights with his impressive scoring ability, contributing significantly to their 32-point tally by halftime. Aidan Shaw also made his presence felt on defense with crucial rebounds and blocks that kept UVA's offense in check.


Second Half


As play resumed, the Hoos came out strong, quickly closing the gap and eventually overtaking BC's lead. Despite Fred Payne’s efforts in orchestrating plays and Jayden Hastings’ remarkable field goal percentage of 83 percent, which added vital points for Heights, it was not enough to fend off UVA's relentless attack.


Final Moments


In a game marked by multiple lead changes and ties, it was ultimately Virginia’s bench strength that proved decisive as they contributed 28 points compared to BC’s single point from reserves. The Cavaliers capitalized on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities to secure their victory.


The Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers match summary highlights how both teams battled fiercely until UVA pulled ahead decisively in the latter stages of play.


Looking ahead, BC will travel to face Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 3rd at 7:00 PM EST. Fans can catch all action live on ACC Network.


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