Boston College Athletics
Eagles Down Bryant 87-59 in Charity Exhibition Game
October 21, 2017 | Men's Basketball
Bowman leads all scorers with 26 points; four BC players reach double-figures
GAME INFORMATION
Score: Boston College 87, Bryant 59
Location: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
BC Starters: Bowman, Robinson, Popovic, Hawkins, Chatman
Bryant Starters: Ndugba, Ware, Kostur, Grant, Riley
Boston College raised over $1100 today in conjunction with its charity exhibition game. BC received a waiver from the NCAA for today's exhibition game provided 100 percent of the net profits assisted with hurricane relief efforts across the country. Per NCAA rules, exhibitions are normally only permitted against non-NCAA Division I four-year institutions. All proceeds from the game will be donated to Catholic Charities USA and to Jesuit ministries in the affected areas.
BC HIGHLIGHTS
Boston College
Points: Ky Bowman. 26
Rebounds: Steffon Mitchell, 8
Assists: Bowman, 6
Bryant
Points: Bosko Kostur, 20
Rebounds: Kostur, 7
Assists: Ikenna Ndugba/Adam Grant, 4
STAT OF THE GAME
20 - the BC bench tallied 20 points on the afternoon, combining to shoot 46.7% from the floor (7-15)
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Score: Boston College 87, Bryant 59
Location: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.
BC Starters: Bowman, Robinson, Popovic, Hawkins, Chatman
Bryant Starters: Ndugba, Ware, Kostur, Grant, Riley
Boston College raised over $1100 today in conjunction with its charity exhibition game. BC received a waiver from the NCAA for today's exhibition game provided 100 percent of the net profits assisted with hurricane relief efforts across the country. Per NCAA rules, exhibitions are normally only permitted against non-NCAA Division I four-year institutions. All proceeds from the game will be donated to Catholic Charities USA and to Jesuit ministries in the affected areas.
BC HIGHLIGHTS
- Ky Bowman led all scorers with 26 points. The sophomore scored 15 of his 26 in the second half and was efficient, taking 11 shots in 28 minutes. He also dished out a team-best six assists.
- Three other Eagles scored in double figures, as Jordan Chatman added 13 points (3 3FG) and five assists, Jerome Robinson added 11 points, six rebounds, and three assists, and Nik Popovic added 10 points (4-6 FG).
- Steffon Mitchell came off the bench to tally nine points, eight boards, an assist and two steals in 26 minutes.
- Trailing 14-11 with 12:00 left in the first half, BC scored 11 unanswered points, paced by three straight 3-pointers from Mitchell. The Eagles would not trail the rest of the way.
- Boston College used the three-ball to its advantage in the first half, connecting on 8-of-16 from beyond the arc en route to a 43-30 lead at the break. Â
- Bryant also hit eight first half treys, accounting for a large part of its offense.
- The Bulldogs got as close as eight points in the second half before a 12-0 BC run made it 60-40 with 11:11 to play.
- The Eagles defense forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 26 points.
- BC dished out 18 assists on 28 made baskets - an assist rate of 64.2%
- In roughly 74 possessions, BC scored 87 points - good for 1.18 points per possession.
Boston College
Points: Ky Bowman. 26
Rebounds: Steffon Mitchell, 8
Assists: Bowman, 6
Bryant
Points: Bosko Kostur, 20
Rebounds: Kostur, 7
Assists: Ikenna Ndugba/Adam Grant, 4
STAT OF THE GAME
20 - the BC bench tallied 20 points on the afternoon, combining to shoot 46.7% from the floor (7-15)
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