Eagles to Host Northwestern in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Toy Drive:
Fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to Tuesday night's game vs. Northwestern. Toys will be collected at gates B & C and will be donated to local Boston-area churches.

Promotions:
Tuesday's game vs. Northwestern is 90's Night. The first 500 students will receive a free Fanny Pack and there will be prizes from the 90's given out throughout the night.

Clear Bag Policy:
Similar to football season, a clear bag policy will be in effect for all men's basketball games at Conte Forum. Approved bags for entrance to Conte Forum include a clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12"x12"x6", a one-gallon sized clear plastic bag, or a small clutch wristlet or handheld wallet.

Concessions:
Tuesday night's game will feature $1 hot dogs all night. New kids fare is available in Conte Forum and all items will be $1.50, including Uncrustables peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Goldfish snack crackers, and "kid popular" bottled drinks provided by Coca-Cola. Additionally, all concessions (with the exception of alcohol) will be discounted by 50% pre-game, prior to tip-off.

Merchandise:
All fans arriving early are eligible to purchase one item from the Conte Forum merchandise shop for 25% up until tip-off.

Preferred Mutual Family Section:
The Preferred Mutual Family Section will ensure a positive gameday experience for fans of all ages in an area that promotes sportsmanship and good behavior. Special youth pricing will be available in the family section. For more information, call the BC Athletics box office at (617) 552-GoBC.

BOSTON COLLEGE VS. NORTHWESTERN - ALL-TIME SERIES

Today's game marks the sixth meeting between the two schools.
Boston College is 2-3 all-time versus Northwestern.
The Wildcats have won the last two meetings, including an 85-67 matchup in the NIT on March 19, 2011 at Conte Forum.

BOSTON COLLEGE AT CONTE FORUM

Boston College is 320-182 all-time at the Silvio O. Conte Forum - and is 3-3 at home this year.
Last year, BC was 10-8 at home - the 18th time that BC won 10+ games at Conte Forum in a single-season.
In ACC play, the Eagles are 57-65 in league games at Conte Forum.

BOSTON COLLEGE VERSUS THE BIG TEN

Boston College is 20-19 in games versus Big Ten opponents.
The Eagles all-time vs. the Big Ten: Indiana (3-1); Iowa (2-0); Michigan (4-1); Michigan State (3-3); Minnesota (1-0); Nebraska (0-1); Northwestern (2-3), Ohio State (1-1); Penn State (2-3); Purdue (0-3), Wisconsin (2-4).
BC has never faced Illinois, Maryland, or Rutgers in Big Ten play.

BOSTON COLLEGE IN THE BIG TEN/ACC CHALLENGE

Since 2006, Boston College is 7-4 in the Big Ten/ ACC Challenge.
Last year, the Eagles snapped a three-game losing streak in the Challenge, downing Minnesota, 68-56 at home on Nov. 26, 2018.
Four of the seven victories have come at home.

JAY DOT BUCKETS

Jay Heath is tied for ninth nationally among freshman in 3FG%, making 50.0% of his attempts from beyond the arc (15-30).
Over his last four games, Heath has made 12-of-20 from the perimeter, including 5-of-7 vs. Eastern Washington.
The last BC freshman to make five 3-pointers in a game: Ky Bowman (5) vs. Notre Dame on Feb. 14, 2017.
Heath has scored in double figures in five of his first six games - and ranks third on the squad in scoring (12.7 ppg)
The D.C. native scored 18 points in the season-opening win over Wake Forest.
He ranks fourth among all ACC freshmen in scoring (12.9 ppg), fourth in 3FGM (12), and is third in steals (10).

TODAY'S BOSTON COLLEGE NOTE(S) YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

Boston College averaged 21.0 points off turnovers per game through the first four contests of the season.
BC is averaging 10.0 points from turnovers per game over the last four games, including a season-low nine at Richmond.
Same contrast with points in the paint: 1st four games - 37.0 paint points/game; last four - 18.0 pp/g.

ON THIS DATE: DECEMBER 3

Boston College is 14-2 all-time in games played on December 3.
December 3 marks the dual celebration of National Giving Day and World Trick Shot Day.
Several notable events in history occurred on December 3 - 1818: Illinois was admitted to the union as the 21st state; 1854 The Eureka Stockade occurred in Ballarat, Victoria - an event claimed to be the birth of Australian democracy - as more than 20 goldminers are killed in an uprising over mining licences; 1956: Wilt Chamberlain makes his collegiate debut, scoring 52 points and grabbing 31 rebounds in an 87-69 win over Northwestern; 1965: The Beatles release "Rubber Soul;" 1967: The Luxury Train "20th Century Limited" makes its final run from NYC to Chicago; 1971: President Richard Nixon commutes Jimmy Hoffa's jail term; 1984: Band Aid releases "Do They Know It's Christmas"
Notable December 3 birthdays: portrait painter Gilbert Stuart, actress Julianne Moore, novelist Joseph Conrad, rapper Lil Baby, Olympic gold medalist Katarina Witt, rock star Ozzy Osbourne, actress Jenna Dewan, singer Montell Jordan. This is how we do it.

STEFFON MITCHELL DOES IT ALL
This season...

Steffon Mitchell leads BC in rebounding (9.1), blocks (1.4), and steals (1.9) per game, while ranking second in assists (3.1).
He is the only player nationally to log 9.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and 1.4 blocked shots per game.
Mitchell has led the team in rebounding in seven games, blocks on six occasions, and assists and steals three times.
Against High Point, Mitchell logged his seventh career double-double, with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
It was his highest scoring total and first double-double since Dec. 4, 2018 vs. Providence (10p/11r).
In the ACC, he ranks fifth in steals, sixth in rebounding, eighth in blocks, and 12th in assist/turnover ratio.

For his career...

Mitchell has led BC in at least one statistical category (scoring, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in 63 of his 69 career games.
The 6-7 forward is the ACC's active rebounding leader, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game for his 69-game career.
Last year, he ranked fifth overall in the league (7.9 rpg). As a freshman, he ranked seventh in the conference (8.3 rpg).
The Shakopee, Minn. native became the first true freshman in Boston College history to average better than 8.0 rpg.
He has registered 10 or more rebounds in a game on 23 occasions.
A skilled passer from the post, he is averaging 2.3 assists per game as well as a 2.22:1 assist/turnover ratio in his career.
The point forward has dished out four or more assists on 20 occasions - including eight games with five or more assists

ALLOW ME TO RE-INTRODUCE MYSELF

Graduate transfer Derryck Thornton has returned to the ACC to play his final season of eligibility.
He is Boston College's leading scorer (15.3 ppg) and ranks 10th in the ACC in scoring.
Thornton also ranks 11th in the ACC in assists, averaging 4.3 assists per contest, and 12th in steals (1.63 spg).
His top two career scoring performances - 23 vs. Wake Forest and 22 at USF - came in the first two games of the season.
Overall, three of Thornton's top five and five of his top 11 single-game scoring totals have come in a BC uniform.
Thornton began his career at Duke in 2015-16, averaging 7.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 36 games (20 starts).
The Los Angeles native transferred to USC, where he played two seasons for the Trojans from 2017-19.
Thornton averaged 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 57 games at USC, posting a 1.73:1 assist/turnover ratio.
Last season, the 6-3, 195 lb. point guard averaged 7.7 points, 2.8 boards, 4.3 assists, and a 2.2:1 assist/turnover ratio.
His assist/turnover mark ranked third in the Pac 12, while his assists average ranked sixth-best in the conference in 2018-19.

THAT'S GOOD, CALVIN, VERY GOOD...

CJ Felder has proven to be a solid contributor off the bench for Boston College through the first eight games.
The 6-7 freshman forward is averaging 5.5 points and 4.0 boards in 19 minutes of action per game.
He is shooting 50% from the floor from inside the arc (14-28).
He scored a season-best 10 points at USF and had nine points in the win over Eastern Washington.

SWISH-RAIN

Julian Rishwain found his range in BC's home game versus DePaul, knocking down 4-of-7 from beyond the arc.
The 6-5 freshman guard tallied a season-best 15 points vs. the Blue Demons, adding 3-of-4 from the foul line.

Eagles to Host Northwestern in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

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Players Mentioned

Ky Bowman

CJ Felder

Jay Heath

Steffon Mitchell

Julian Rishwain

Derryck Thornton

Eagles to Host Northwestern in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Ky Bowman

CJ Felder

Jay Heath

Steffon Mitchell

Julian Rishwain

Derryck Thornton

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