Eagles' Effort Falls Short Against Seminoles Despite Strong Third Quarter Rally
In a hard-fought contest, the Boston College Eagles faced off against the Florida State Seminoles, with the final scoreboard reading 84-71 in favor of the home team. The Eagles now stand at a record of 0-1, while the Seminoles have kicked off their season with a victory. The game saw both teams put up an impressive fight, but ultimately it was Florida State that came out on top.
The Boston College Eagles started off trailing in the first quarter with only 12 points to Florida State's 19 but managed to pick up momentum as the game progressed. By halftime, they had accumulated 30 points but still lagged behind as Florida State had tallied a total of 41. The third quarter was where Boston College truly shined; they scored an impressive 22 points and showed signs of a potential comeback.
Boston College's performance was bolstered by their ability to rebound effectively throughout the game. They secured a total of 46 rebounds compared to Florida State's 40 and were particularly strong on offensive rebounds with a count of 14 against seven from their opponents. However, despite this advantage on the boards and scoring more second-chance points (11), it wasn't enough to secure victory.
The Eagles struggled with accuracy from both inside and outside the arc. Their field goal percentage stood at only thirty-six percent overall, making just twenty-six out of seventy-two attempts from the field. From beyond three-point range, they converted six out of twenty-two attempts which rounded up to twenty-seven percent success rate.
On defense, Boston College managed seven steals and blocked three shots but committed twenty personal fouls over four quarters which might have disrupted their rhythm defensively and contributed to giving away free throw opportunities where Florida State excelled by making eighty-three percent from the line.
Florida State Seminoles capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-one points off turnovers compared to fourteen by Boston College. They also dominated in paint scoring fifty-four points against thirty-four by Boston College which proved pivotal for their win.
Looking ahead for fans of Boston College Eagles: your team will be back in action at Silvio O. Conte Forum located in Chestnut Hill MA against Notre Dame Fighting Irish scheduled for February 25th at noon Eastern Time Zone (ET). This upcoming match can be watched live on ACC Network ensuring you won't miss any part of what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams.