Women's Basketball Wins Final Game On European Tour

August 28, 2001 | Women's Basketball

Aug. 28, 2001

Rome, Italy - The Boston College women's basketball team wrapped up its 10-day, four-game tour of Europe with a 93-48 victory over the Italian Junior National team in Rome, Italy Saturday afternoon. Earlier on the trip, the Eagles collected two wins over Nice University in France and a third win over the Vitterbo Club of Rome. Boston College went 4-0 on the international trip.

Boston College was led by four players in double digits as senior forward Becky Gottstein (Albany, NY), collected a team-leading 20 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Nicole Conway (Glenmont, NY) and sophomore Amber Jacobs (Clarks Summit, PA) followed with 18 points apiece while sophomore forward Adriana Spears (Stratford, CT).

In addition to completing four games against various opponents, the Eagles were able to get in some sightseeing. Toward the end of its trip, the team toured Rome and visited the world-famous Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, and St. Peter's Basilica.