Boston College defeats Le Moyne 72-64
Boston College Edges Le Moyne in Thrilling 72-64 Victory at Conte Forum
In a non-conference matchup that promised to be an exciting clash of styles, the Boston College Eagles hosted the visiting Le Moyne Dolphins at the sold-out Conte Forum on Monday night. The home team's superior defensive effort and balanced offense ultimately proved too much for the Le Moyne squad, as BC claimed a hard-fought 72-64 victory.
The game got off to a frenetic pace, with both teams trading baskets in the opening minutes. Boston College's Donald Hand Jr. set the tone for his team early on, scoring seven points in the first half, including three of their six made three-pointers. Le Moyne, meanwhile, relied heavily on Shilo Jackson, who racked up 11 points in the first half.
Despite a slight edge at the break, Boston College found themselves trailing by just one point when play resumed. However, the Eagles' defense stiffened significantly over the final 20 minutes of the game, holding Le Moyne to just eight points in the second half. Meanwhile, BC's offense continued to click, with Hand Jr., Boden Kapke, and Chase Forte combining for 34 second-half points.
Hand Jr. was the star of the show, scoring a career-high 26 points on 3-6 three-point shooting and 42.1% field goal efficiency. His clutch performances from beyond the arc proved to be the difference-maker in the game, as BC took an insurmountable lead with just over two minutes remaining.
Despite a valiant effort by Jackson, who scored 19 of his team's points in the first half, Le Moyne was unable to overcome the Eagles' defensive resurgence. The Dolphins' bench struggled to find its footing throughout the night, making just three of their 14 field goal attempts in the second half.
In the end, Boston College's collective effort paid off, as they extended their home court winning streak and improved their chances of securing an NCAA Tournament bid. The loss, meanwhile, drops Le Moyne to 0-6 on the season and leaves the Dolphins searching for answers behind a struggling offense.
Game Leaders
Boston College
* Donald Hand Jr. - 26 points
* Boden Kapke - 11 rebounds, 2 points
* Chase Forte - 5 assists
Le Moyne
* Shilo Jackson - 19 points
* Shilo Jackson - 15 rebounds