Boston College improved to 4-0 on the season after a 67-55 victory against the University of New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Eagles faced an early deficit as New Hampshire surged to a 13-2 lead within the first five minutes of the contest.
Boston College struggled with efficiency early on, missing seven of their first eight field goal attempts.
The team played without star guard Money Williams, who is currently listed as game-to-game, per reporting from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.
The Eagles relied on Ernest Shelton to stay competitive, as he hit multiple three-pointers during the first half.
The game also marked the return of UConn transfer Jacob Furphy, who made his debut appearance for the program.
Boston College eventually took the lead following an and-one layup by Zak Smrekar with 8:12 remaining in the first half.
Despite shooting only 33% from the floor during the opening period, the Eagles entered halftime with a 31-28 lead.
The second half saw a decisive 9-0 run for the Eagles, fueled by Shelton’s fifth three-pointer of the game and a bucket from Smrekar.
While the team struggled with overall accuracy, as Smrekar and Furphy combined to shoot 9-of-27 from the field, the defense remained effective.
Timely rebounding and the ability to manufacture extra possessions allowed Boston College to maintain a double-digit lead for much of the final quarter.
Smrekar added a late three-pointer with 2:43 left on the clock to extend the lead to 13 points.
The Eagles successfully held off the Wildcats to seal the win and maintain their unblemished record.
The victory highlights the team’s ability to overcome poor shooting performances through defensive intensity and persistence, the outlets reported.