Boston College Athletics
Boston College
6-4
New Hampshire
5-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNH | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| Boston College | 31 | 33 | 64 |
Women's Basketball Defeats UNH, 64-58
December 14, 2014 | Women's Basketball
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Boston College 64, New Hampshire 58
Records: Boston College (6-4), New Hampshire (5-3)
Location: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
Attendance: 588
BC Starters: Hughes (F), Quandt (C), Kelsick (G), Boudreau (G), Engeln (G)
New Hampshire Starters: Kilpatrick (F), Frankenberger (F), Gaston (G), Belanger (G), Simpson (G)
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Freshman Ashley Kelsick led Boston College with 14 points on 5-for-8 shooting.
- Sophomore Kelly Hughes nearly tallied a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. She also had four assists and a pair of steals.
- Junior Nicole Boudreau posted 11 points.
TURNING POINT
Boston College went on a 10-2 run early in the second half to build a 47-34 lead with 13:25 remaining.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first half was tight the entire way as Boston College held the largest lead with six points.
- A 7-2 Eagle run increased their lead to 18-12 with 9:27 left in the half. Senior Lauren Engeln scored five of the points and capped the spurt with a 3-pointer.
- BC maintained that lead into halftime as it led, 31-26, after the first 20 minutes.
- The Eagles made their push early in the second half when a 10-2 run over four minutes gave them a 47-34 lead at the 13:25 mark. Hughes capped the run with a 3-pointer.
- BC led, 56-48, with 4:43 left, but New Hampshire went on a 7-2 run to cut the deficit to 58-55 with 1:25 left.
- The Eagles converted on all six of their foul shots down the stretch to seal the win.
TEAM LEADERS
Boston College
Points: Ashley Kelsick, 14
Rebounds: Kelly Hughes, 9
Assists: Kelly Hughes, 4
New Hampshire
Points: Kaylee Kilpatrick, 17
Rebounds: Ariel Gaston, 9
Assists: Kaylee Kilpatrick, 6
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- BC held New Hampshire to 1-for-13 shooting from beyond the arc, including 0-for-7 in the second half.
Ties: 4
Lead Changes: 2
Largest Leads: BC by 13 2nd-13:25; UNH by 2 1st-13:52
BC led for: 35:57
New Hampshire led for: 00:16
Game was tied for: 3:34
UP NEXT
Boston College will host Hofstra next Sunday at noon.
