Boston College vs. Virginia Tech

Feb. 21, 2010

Date: Sun., Feb. 21, 2010
Time: 2 p.m.
Venue: Cassell Coliseum
Radio: 101.7 FM WWBU
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The Boston College women's basketball team is now 14-12 on the season after coming off a tough 73-62 loss to NC State on Friday night in Raleigh, NC. BC was led by senior Brittanny Johnson with 15 points and four assists, while junior Stefanie Murphy added 15 points. Junior Carolyn Swords notched 13 points and grabbed eight boards in the loss. The Eagles turned the ball over a season-high 27 times in the game.

Quick Facts

The Eagles have played four teams that are ranked in the ESPN Top 25 (Baylor, Virginia, Duke, FSU).

Five BC opponents are receiving votes - North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Fresno State, and Vermont.

Since joining the ACC, this is the first season Boston College has defeated Duke, UNC and North Carolina State.

BC has defeated three teams in the Top 25 this season - Georgia Tech (No. 21), Duke (No. 6) and UNC (No. 18).

Three players are averaging in double-figures - Carolyn Swords (14.0 ppg.), Mickel Picco (12.3 ppg.) and Stefanie Murphy (10.3 ppg.).

Ayla Brown took a charge vs. NC State. It was the 14th charge taken by the Eagles this season. Senior Brittanny Johnson leads the team with six taken, while freshman Kelsey Reynolds has taken three charges.

Senior Mickel Picco celebrated her 22nd birthday on Saturday with her teammates at dinner in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Eagles senior is one 3-pointer away from passing BC assistant coach Stephanie Lawrence Yelton's record of career made three's (237).

BC vs. Virginia Tech
This is the 14th time BC and Virginia Tech will meet. The Hokies lead the series, 8-5. In six games in Blacksburg, BC has won two games. The Eagles have won the last three games. Last season, BC defeated the Hokies, 73-62, on Jan. 8, 2009. The Eagles were led by 19 points and 10 boards from Carolyn Swords and 18 points from Mickel Picco.

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