Thursday, January 18
Clemson, SC
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Clemson University
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Photo by: John Quackenbos
Eagles Fall to Clemson, 65-61, in 2OT
January 18, 2018 | Women's Basketball
Sophomore Emma Guy leads BC with 14 points, 15 rebounds
CLEMSON, South Carolina – Despite a double-double from sophomore Emma Guy, who finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds, Boston College fell to Clemson, 65-61, in double-overtime at Littlejohn Coliseum on Thursday night.
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After the two teams battled to a 47-47 in regulation, BC tied the first overtime with a half hook by Emma Guy with 16.3 to play. In the second overtime, BC took a 61-57 lead behind two three-pointers by Taylor Ortlepp and a mid-range jumper from Milan Bolden-Morris.
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Clemson took control of the second overtime as on five straight points to go up 63-61 with 1:31 to play. BC had four turnovers in the Clemson run.
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GAME INFORMATION
ACC ACTION
Clemson 65, Boston College 61
Boston College (6-12, 1-4) at Clemson (11-8, 1-5)
When: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Where: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, S.C.
BC Starters: T. Ortlepp (G), M. Bolden-Morris (G), A. Anastos (G), E. Guy (F), G. Pineau (F).
Clemson Starters: I. Atkism (F), K. Thornton (F), D. Edwards (G), F. Tagliapietra (G), A. Carter (G).
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Highlights
- Sophomore Emma Guy matched her career-high in points with 14 but set a career-high in rebounds with 15. It was her third double-double for the Eagles forward.
- Freshman Milan Bolden-Morris finished with 17 points and nine rebounds.
- Sophomore forward Georgia Pineau pitched in with 13 points and eight rebounds along with four assists.
- The Eagles went 16-for-18 from the foul line in the game.
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How It Happened
- BC and Clemson were tied after the first quarter, 14-14. The Eagles were led by Emma Guy with six points and Milan Bolden-Morris with two three-pointers for six points.
- Clemson opened the second quarter on an 11-2 running to take a 25-16 lead with 3:09 left. The Tigers were 5-for-10 from the floor, while BC went 1-for-8 in the run. The Eagles shot just 16.7 percent in the quarter (2-12) to fall behind, 27-18, at the half.
- The Eagles erased the Clemson with a full-court press and zone defense. BC then hit 14-of-16 free throws in the quarter to keep the game tied after three quarters, 39-39.
- Clemson opened the third quarter on a 6-0 run. After a timeout by Boston College, Georgia Pineau hit a jumper and followed that with a three-pointer from the corner and BC was down just one point, 45-44, with 4:30 to play.
- After a missed jumper by Clemson, Andie Anastos hit a three at the top of the key with 3:39 to play giving BC a 47-45 lead. Thornton ties it after regulation at 47-47.
- Emma Guy sent the game into double-overtime with a half-hook after the two teams traded hoops in the extra time.
- Taylor Ortlepp, who had not scored a field goal all game, hit two three-pointers to open the extra stanza, which gave BC a 61-57 lead with 2:30 to play.
- Clemson scored five straight points off a Thornton layup and a three by Danielle Edwards. After a block by Thornton, BC had the ball with 30 seconds but was called for a travel. Down, 62-61, Clemson had the ball and was fouled to put Jaia Alexander at the line for two. Alexander missed the first, and gave Clemson a 63-61 lead with 26.2 to play. Danielle Edwards hit two free throws in the final seconds to seal the win for Clemson.
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Game Notes
- Sophomore Emma Guy notched her third double-double of the season with 14 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Â
- Freshman Milan Bolden-Morris has led the Eagles in scoring in eight games and has notched double figures in 14 games. She finished with 17 points and nine boards.
- Sophomore Georgia Pineau had 13 points, eight boards and four assists.
- BC outrebounded Clemson, 47-35. Of Emma Guy's 15 boards, 10 were on the defensive side.
- Turnover hurt the Eagles as Clemson scored 22 points off the 23 turnovers.
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Up Next
- Boston College will return home on Sunday to play Miami at 1 p.m.
- BC Athletics will celebrate the National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Athletics will host a free event for all youth (8th grade and younger). The event will feature free skill sessions with BC varsity women's teams. And after that, all attendees and their chaperone will get free admission to watch BC Women's Basketball against Miami. Registration for the event begins at 9:30, with a women's basketball clinic following at 10am. Starting at 10:45, attendees will be able to rotate through different skill stations with BC women's teams. If you have any questions, email sprtmrkt@bc.edu or call at 617-552-GoBC.
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After the two teams battled to a 47-47 in regulation, BC tied the first overtime with a half hook by Emma Guy with 16.3 to play. In the second overtime, BC took a 61-57 lead behind two three-pointers by Taylor Ortlepp and a mid-range jumper from Milan Bolden-Morris.
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Clemson took control of the second overtime as on five straight points to go up 63-61 with 1:31 to play. BC had four turnovers in the Clemson run.
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GAME INFORMATION
ACC ACTION
Clemson 65, Boston College 61
Boston College (6-12, 1-4) at Clemson (11-8, 1-5)
When: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Where: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, S.C.
BC Starters: T. Ortlepp (G), M. Bolden-Morris (G), A. Anastos (G), E. Guy (F), G. Pineau (F).
Clemson Starters: I. Atkism (F), K. Thornton (F), D. Edwards (G), F. Tagliapietra (G), A. Carter (G).
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Highlights
- Sophomore Emma Guy matched her career-high in points with 14 but set a career-high in rebounds with 15. It was her third double-double for the Eagles forward.
- Freshman Milan Bolden-Morris finished with 17 points and nine rebounds.
- Sophomore forward Georgia Pineau pitched in with 13 points and eight rebounds along with four assists.
- The Eagles went 16-for-18 from the foul line in the game.
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How It Happened
- BC and Clemson were tied after the first quarter, 14-14. The Eagles were led by Emma Guy with six points and Milan Bolden-Morris with two three-pointers for six points.
- Clemson opened the second quarter on an 11-2 running to take a 25-16 lead with 3:09 left. The Tigers were 5-for-10 from the floor, while BC went 1-for-8 in the run. The Eagles shot just 16.7 percent in the quarter (2-12) to fall behind, 27-18, at the half.
- The Eagles erased the Clemson with a full-court press and zone defense. BC then hit 14-of-16 free throws in the quarter to keep the game tied after three quarters, 39-39.
- Clemson opened the third quarter on a 6-0 run. After a timeout by Boston College, Georgia Pineau hit a jumper and followed that with a three-pointer from the corner and BC was down just one point, 45-44, with 4:30 to play.
- After a missed jumper by Clemson, Andie Anastos hit a three at the top of the key with 3:39 to play giving BC a 47-45 lead. Thornton ties it after regulation at 47-47.
- Emma Guy sent the game into double-overtime with a half-hook after the two teams traded hoops in the extra time.
- Taylor Ortlepp, who had not scored a field goal all game, hit two three-pointers to open the extra stanza, which gave BC a 61-57 lead with 2:30 to play.
- Clemson scored five straight points off a Thornton layup and a three by Danielle Edwards. After a block by Thornton, BC had the ball with 30 seconds but was called for a travel. Down, 62-61, Clemson had the ball and was fouled to put Jaia Alexander at the line for two. Alexander missed the first, and gave Clemson a 63-61 lead with 26.2 to play. Danielle Edwards hit two free throws in the final seconds to seal the win for Clemson.
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Game Notes
- Sophomore Emma Guy notched her third double-double of the season with 14 points and a career-high 15 rebounds. Â
- Freshman Milan Bolden-Morris has led the Eagles in scoring in eight games and has notched double figures in 14 games. She finished with 17 points and nine boards.
- Sophomore Georgia Pineau had 13 points, eight boards and four assists.
- BC outrebounded Clemson, 47-35. Of Emma Guy's 15 boards, 10 were on the defensive side.
- Turnover hurt the Eagles as Clemson scored 22 points off the 23 turnovers.
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Up Next
- Boston College will return home on Sunday to play Miami at 1 p.m.
- BC Athletics will celebrate the National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Athletics will host a free event for all youth (8th grade and younger). The event will feature free skill sessions with BC varsity women's teams. And after that, all attendees and their chaperone will get free admission to watch BC Women's Basketball against Miami. Registration for the event begins at 9:30, with a women's basketball clinic following at 10am. Starting at 10:45, attendees will be able to rotate through different skill stations with BC women's teams. If you have any questions, email sprtmrkt@bc.edu or call at 617-552-GoBC.
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Team Stats
BC
CU
FG%
.328
.400
3FG%
.269
.143
FT%
.889
.700
RB
47
35
TO
23
10
STL
3
12
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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