Eagles Open 2020 with Defending National Champs

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.

$5 Tickets for College Students:
$5 tickets are available for any college student with a valid ID. Present your ID at the box office by gate B.

Concessions:
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. VIRGINIA - ALL-TIME SERIES

Today's game is the 23rd all-time meeting between the two teams.
Boston College is 7-15 all-time against Virginia.
In ACC play, BC is 7-12 against UVA.
Virginia has won the last six and eight of the last nine matchups.
Last year, BC dropped an 83-56 decision at home to the eventual national champions on Jan. 9, 2019.

BOSTON COLLEGE IN ACC PLAY

Boston College is 84-157 in 13 seasons in the ACC.
The Eagles started 2-0 in ACC play for the first time since 2010-11.
BC downed Wake Forest, 77-70, in the season and ACC opener.
On Dec. 7, the Eagles were victorious at Notre Dame, 73-72.
The Eagles finished with a 5-13 record in ACC play in 2018-19.
BC's 11th-place finish a year ago was its best finish since 2012-13.
The Eagles were 7-11 in ACC play in 2017-18.
BC's best ACC mark came in its inaugural season, going 11-5 in conference play in 2005-06 en route to a third place finish.
BC also tied for third in 2006-07 (10-6) and finished fourth in 2010-11 (9-7).

NOW TRENDING: JAIRUS HAMILTON

Jairus Hamilton is averaging 10.7 points over the last six games. BC is 4-2 during that stretch.
He is also averaging 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists over the span.
Hamilton poured in a career-high 18 points - including the go-ahead 3-pointer - in a comeback win vs. Cal.
He was named the Al Attles Classic game MVP for his efforts in the win over the Bears in the City by the Bay.
He was 5-of-10 from the floor (2-4 3FG) to go along with a season-best eight boards in 34 minutes.
Hamilton missed five games from Nov. 10-23 due to injury. Since returning, he is scoring 10.0 points and 4.6 boards/game.

NOT THROWING AWAY HIS SHOT

Over his last 11 games, Jared Hamilton has connected on 36-of-74 shots - just under a 50% shooting percentage.
On Dec. 21 vs. California, he scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half in a 64-60 win at Chase Center.
He scored a season-high 18 points on Dec. 15 vs. CCSU, making 6-of-9 shots (3-3 3FG).
At Notre Dame, Hamilton made 6-of-8 shots from the floor (1-1 3FG), scoring a season-high 13 points.
He has scored in double-digits in five of 14 games and ranks fifth on the team in scoring (8.4 ppg).
His 41.4% shooting clip (12-29) from beyond the arc leads Boston College this season.
The elder Hamilton is also averaging 2.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

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

Boston College is 7-15 all-time when facing the defending NCAA champion.
The Eagles have posted wins over CCNY (1/11/51), North Carolina (3/20/94;1/25/06, 3/11/06; 2/20/10), Syracuse (3/11/04), and Connecticut (1/5/05).

ON THIS DATE: JANUARY 7

Boston College is 12-10 all-time and 0-3 in ACC play in games played on January 7.
January 7 marks the dual celebration of National Bobblehead Day and National Tempura Day.
Several historic events occurred on January 7 - 1862: the Battle of Manassas Junction takes place; 1890: William Purvis receives a patent for the fountain pen; 1899: Walter Camp publishes his first All-American college football team; 1927: transatlantic telephone service begins between New York and London; 1927: the Harlem Globetrotters play their first game; 2007: Phil Jackson becomes the fastest to reach 900 wins in NBA history.
Notable January 7 birthdays: Actors Jeremy Renner and Nicolas Cage; NFL MVP Lamar Jackson; singer Kenny Loggins; local baseball great Tony Conigliaro; and British runner Diane Leather - the first woman to run a sub-5 minute mile.

FELDER SCORES SEASON-BEST 13 POINTS AT DUKE

CJ Felder scored a season-best 13 points (6-12; 1-2 3FG) at #2 Duke on New Year's Eve.
He was the lone Eagle in double-digits in the scoring column. It was the second time he scored in double figures this season.
Felder added six rebounds, two blocks, a steal, and an assist in 27 minutes.

HAMILTONS SHINE VS. CAL AT AL ATTLES CLASSIC

For close to a seven-minute stretch, Jared and Jairus Hamilton combined to score 15 consecutive points for Boston College.
This went from the 5:08 mark in the first half - a jumper from Jared - to the 18:22 mark of the second half
Jairus scored a career-high 18 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, en route to earning game MVP honors.
Jared added 12 points - 10 coming in the first half.

STEFFON MITCHELL DOES IT ALL
This season...

Steffon Mitchell leads BC in rebounding (8.7), steals (2.4), and blocks (0.9) per game, while ranking second in assists (3.2).
He is the only player nationally to log 8.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.4 steals, and 0.9 blocked shots per game.
Mitchell has led the team in rebounding in 11 games, blocks on seven occasions, assists seven times, and steals eight times.
He has posted three double-doubles this season, including in consecutive games vs. Albany and Central Connecticut.
He set a new career-high with six steals on Dec. 15 against Central Connecticut.
Against High Point, Mitchell logged his seventh career double-double, with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In the ACC, he leads the league in steals, ranks fourth in rebounding, and is 12th in assist/turnover ratio.

For his career...

Mitchell has led BC in at least one statistical category (scoring, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) in 69 of his 75 career games.
The 6-7 forward is the ACC's active rebounding leader, averaging 8.2 rebounds per game for his 75-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 25 occasions.
A skilled passer from the post, he is averaging 2.4 assists per game as well as a 2.07:1 assist/turnover ratio in his career.
The point forward has dished out four or more assists on 21 occasions - including nine games with five or more assists

JAY DOT BUCKETS

Entering the Dec. 10 game vs. Albany, Jay Heath ranked fourth nationally among freshman in 3FG% (21-42; 50.0%)
Over his last four games, he has cooled off, connecting on 2-of-19 from beyond the arc.
Earlier this season, Heath knocked down 5-of-7 from deep versus 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 10 of the 13 games in which he has appeared.
The D.C. native scored 18 points in the season-opening win over Wake Forest.
He ranks third among all ACC freshmen in scoring (12.0 ppg), 3FG% (.377), 3FG made (23), and is second in steals (19).

Eagles Open 2020 with Defending National Champs

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Players Mentioned

Ky Bowman

CJ Felder

Jairus Hamilton

Jared Hamilton

Jay Heath

Steffon Mitchell

Eagles Open 2020 with Defending National Champs

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Ky Bowman

CJ Felder

Jairus Hamilton

Jared Hamilton

Jay Heath

Steffon Mitchell

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