Women's Basketballl To Play Virginia

Jan. 14, 2015

Charlottesville, VA -

The Boston College women's basketball will travel to Charlottesville to play at Virginia on Thursday night at the John Paul Jones Arena at 7 p.m. Fans can view the game on the Virginia website.

Boston College is now 8-8 (0-3) on the season while Virginia is now 12-4 (2-1). Both teams are coming off losses on Sunday afternoon. Boston College lost to No. 4 Notre Dame. The Eagles were led by sophomore Emilee Daley with 12 points and freshman Ashley Kelsick added 11 points. Junior Karima Gabriel had a career-high 12 rebounds in the loss.

Virginia lost to Syracuse, 70-58, despite 24 points from Faith Randolph. It was the Cavaliers first ACC loss.

PROBABLE STARTERS

Nicole Boudreau - Jr., G
Ashley Kelsick - Fr., G
Kelly Hughes - So., G
Emilee Daley - So., G/F
Karima Gabriel - Jr., C

MILESTONES

Sophomore Kelly Hughes is 50 rebounds from 300 boards and eight points from 600 career points.
Junior Nicole Boudreau is just 112 points from 1,000 career points. She picked up her 300th rebound vs. Notre Dame. Boudreau has moved into fifth overall on the Eagles all-time program record for three-pointers made.

TEAM NOTES

Boston College is 2-3 in the last five games. The Eagles are shooting 39% percent from the floor in the run. Turnovers have hurt the Eagles in ACC play. The Eagles have turned the ball over an average of 20 times a game in three games, while opponents average just 16.7 turnovers a game.
Three players are averaging double-figures in ACC play - Kelly Hughes (12.0 ppg.), Ashley Kelsick (12.0 ppg.) and Nicole Boudreau (11.7 ppg.).
In the month of December, Boston College went 3-3, shot 40% from the floor and averaged 68 points per game. Opponents averaged 66.8 points per game and shot 36.4%.
Kelly Hughes averaged 15.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in the month. Nicole Boudreau averaged 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds while freshman Ashley Kelsick averaged 8.7 ppg.
In the month of November, the Eagles went 4-2; shot 44%, while opponents shot 41.5%. BC averaged 18.2 assists but also 18.0 turnovers in the month.
Kelly Hughes averaged 16.7 points and 6.8 rebounds while Nicole Boudreau averaged 12.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. The Eagles have hit eight or more three-pointers in 11 or 16 games. 
The single season-high for the team is 12 three's made vs. Brown on Nov. 28. The Eagles season-low is four at Miami on Jan. 4. In the 11 games BC has hit more than eight three's; the Eagles are 7-4.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

On Jan. 15, 1997, Boston College defeated Pittsburgh, 70-66, behind Cal Bouchard's 19 points and 14 points and 10 rebounds from Holly Porter. BC hit 24-of-30 free throws and led by eight at the half. It was the fourth season for former BC coach Cathy Inglese at the helm of the Eagles. The team finished the season at 18-10 after earning a win over St. John's in the Big East Tournament before bowing out to Miami.

FAN NEWS

Fans interested in purchasing the 2014-15 media guide can send a $10 check to BCAD, BC Communications, 321 Conte Forum, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, Mass 02467 or stop by the office on the third floor above the ticket office at 321 Conte Forum prior to a game.
The Eagles next home game is on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. against Syracuse. Prior to the game, the program will host a Girls and Women in Sports Event. There will be skills and fitness stations conducted by BC athletes from the women's soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, softball, fencing, rowing and volleyball teams. The skills and fitness stations will begin at 10:30 and run for one hour. The teams will then conduct an autograph session from 11:30-12:30 p.m. leading to the 1 p.m. tip-off between Boston College and Syracuse. Youths interested in attending can enter through Gate B of Conte Forum and must arrive before 10:15 a.m. to participate in the skills sessions. All youths accompanying adults will have free admission to the women's basketball game. Kids must be in eighth grade or younger.

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