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Boston College University closes with 47-point second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Boston College University entered 12:00 PM EDT at 14-15 and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish arrived at 12-17, and the Eagles secured a 77-69 result at Silvio O. Conte Forum.


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 Eagles scored 30 in the first half while the Fighting Irish scored 33.


The Eagles finished the game with 46 total rebounds and 8 steals, and those possessions helped offset 36 field goal percent shooting.


The Irish produced 37 total rebounds and 4 steals while shooting 36 field goal percent, and their 11 made threes supported the early edge.


Second half


The Eagles posted 47 in the second half while the Irish scored 36, and the Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish turning point came with Boston College producing its highest half total of the day.


Boston College went 31-for-41 at the line for 76 free throw percent, and that volume created separation in a game with 10 lead changes.


Fred Payne’s previous-game line of 24 points and 5 steals fit the same pressure profile as the Eagles forcing 11 Irish turnovers while committing 9.


Boston College added 14 fast break points and 13 points off turnovers, and those were the game-changing plays Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish that swung the second half.


Closing stretch


Boston College drew 30 fouls while the Irish were charged with 30 total fouls, and the whistle shaped what went wrong for Boston College Eagles earlier when the offense relied on 21 three point percent.


Notre Dame went 14-for-21 for 67 free throw percent and had 12 bench points, but the Eagles countered with 15 bench points and a 22-20 edge in points in the paint.


This Boston College Eagles vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish recap also reflected 6 ties, and Boston College’s 1.11 assist-to-turnover ratio held against Notre Dame’s 0.91.


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