Boston College Athletics
Eagles Tie School Record with 19 Wins
June 21, 1999 | Women's Basketball
February 20, 1999
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team defeated Villanova University, 65-39, at Conte Forum on February 17, and tied the school record of 19 wins for a season. Three Eagles scored in double figures, led by Becky Gottstein's 16 points, as Boston College improved its record to 19-6, and 11-6 in the BIG EAST Conference.
Boston College jumped out to a 10-2 lead and never trailed in the contest. The Eagles extended their lead to 17 points with 2:00 remaining in the first half, and led Villanova, 29-17, at halftime. Boston College shot 52 percent (13-25) in the first half, and Villanova connected on only 18.9 percent (7-37) from the field. The Wildcats did not score a basket during a seven-minute span during the first half.
The Eagles extended their lead in the second half and led Villanova, 52-32 with 8:02 remaining in the game. Boston College shot 65.4 percent in the second half and the Wildcats continued to struggle, shooting 28.1 percent. Junior guard Alissa Murphy finished with 13 points and sophomore center Jamie Cournoyer added 10 points and eight rebounds for Boston College. Cournoyer started at center for the second consecutive game as Whitney Steele recovers from a back injury. Steele came off the bench to play 18 minutes and registered six points and six rebounds. Villanova was led by Lauren Pellicane's eight points.
Boston College will host the University of Pittsburgh on February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the final regular season game. The Eagles could register the first 20-win season in school history with a victory over the Panthers. Boston College's 19 wins tied the record of the 1984-85 team that registered a 19-9 overall mark.
