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In Back-and-Forth Battle at UNC, Eagles Escape With Win

In Back-and-Forth Battle at UNC, Eagles Escape With Win

Emma Healy February 2, 2020
Thanks to a pair of Jared Hamilton free throws with 17.2 seconds remaining, the Eagles defeated UNC for the first time since February 2010.
2019-20 Men's Basketball Preview

2019-20 Men’s Basketball Preview

Peter Kim November 4, 2019
After losing Ky Bowman to the NBA, the Eagles start the 2019-20 season with Derryck Thornton at the point guard spot, a reliable post scorer in Nik Popovic, and an exciting freshman class.
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Media Day 2019: Eagles Defined by Growth, Experience

Bradley Smart October 15, 2019
The likes of Derryck Thornton, Steffon Mitchell, and Jared Hamilton will aim to provide BC leadership alongside a group of freshmen brimming with potential.
BC Men's Basketball ACC Tournament Preview: First Round vs. Pittsburgh

BC Men’s Basketball ACC Tournament Preview: First Round vs. Pittsburgh

Peter Kim March 12, 2019
The Eagles enter the ACC Tournament on a two-game losing streak, having lost blowouts to UNC and N.C. State. Meanwhile, the Panthers claimed a key win over Notre Dame to end the regular season.
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Offense Falters, BC Blown Out by Visiting N.C. State on Senior Day

Luke Pichini March 10, 2019
The Eagles started out well against the Wolfpack, but for the rest of the contest, they were completely dominated en route to a blowout loss.
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BC Drops Overtime Heartbreaker to Georgia Tech in Atlanta

Luke Pichini March 4, 2019
BC's late-season push came to a screeching halt on Sunday as the Eagles fell to a Yellow Jackets team that had lost nine of its last 10 games.
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Eagles Bounce Back from Ugly First Half, Top Slumping Cardinals

Luke Pichini February 28, 2019
Ky Bowman had 25 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists as BC knocked off a struggling Louisville side at Conte Forum on Wednesday night.
Weekly Roundup: Mixed Weekends for Baseball and Softball, Women's Basketball Continues to Struggle Defensively

Weekly Roundup: Mixed Weekends for Baseball and Softball, Women’s Basketball Continues to Struggle Defensively

Peter Kim February 25, 2019
In the latest edition of our weekly roundup, we take a look at the past week in BC athletics, which includes up-and-down weekends for baseball and softball, as well as the continued defensive issues of women's basketball.
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Reed’s Scoring Outburst Too Much for BC to Overcome at Clemson

Andy Backstrom February 23, 2019
Marcquise Reed was unstoppable at the tail end of both halves, recording a season-high 31 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, and the Eagles could only keep pace for so long, once again letting a second-period lead slip on the road.
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Despite Second Half Rally, Eagles Fall to N.C. State in Overtime

Peter Kim February 21, 2019
Nik Popovic scored all of his team-high 18 points in the second half, while Ky Bowman chipped in with 16 points of his own, but the Eagles fell 89-80 to the Wolfpack in overtime.
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Who Did the Injury Bug Bite, and Just How Badly Has it Affected BC?

Andy Backstrom February 17, 2019
After a season last year guided by heavy minutes from a trio of guards, injuries have resulted in a depleted starting five that's negated BC’s newfound depth, relegating the Eagles back to the bottom of the ACC.
Christian's Coaching Flaws on Full Display in His Fifth Year at BC

Christian’s Coaching Flaws on Full Display in His Fifth Year at BC

Luke Pichini February 11, 2019
Despite leading his team to a 19-win season last year, head coach Jim Christian has not found the same success this year as the Eagles have instead taken a massive step backwards.
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