BC Aims for Bounce-Back Performance Versus New Hampshire

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team has a quick turnaround with a 2 p.m. home matchup on New Year's Day against New Hampshire in Conte Forum.

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About the Eagles
Boston College suffered a 79-49 setback to No. 2/3 Louisville on Thursday evening inside the KFC Yum! Center. It was a tight-knit affair in the first quarter before the hosts shot over 50 percent over the last three quarters of the contest to pull away. Taylor Soule led the team with 12 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out a pair of assists. Three players scored eight points, while Maria Gakdeng tied a personal high with nine rebounds.

A Win Would
- Improve the Eagles' record to 9-4.
- Give the Eagles a 2-0 mark on New Year's Day.
- Move BC's mark to 4-0 coming off a loss.
- Give BC a 7-1 mark at home.
- Give the Eagles a 20-8 record against New Hampshire.
- Up the Eagles' win streak to 13 against UNH.

What to Watch for
- Expect a bounce-back performance from the Eagles at home, as they boast a 6-1 mark in Conte Forum. BC is also 3-0 this season when coming off a loss.
- Opponents are assisting on 65 percent of their field goals against New Hampshire this season. See if BC can do the same after tallying just seven helpers on 17 field goals.
- BC is now 1-3 on the season when turning the ball over at least 20 times (21 at Louisville). Watch if the Eagles can protect the rock against a UNH team that forces 22.5 turnovers per game.
- Expect a balanced scoring attack as the Eagles have had at least three players in double figures in six of seven home games, while Taylor Soule (15.7 ppg), Cameron Swartz (12.9 ppg), and Marnelle Garraud (10.4 ppg) have paced the offense at home.
- UNH is 0-5 when opponents shoot at least 50 percent from inside the arc. Watch if the Eagles can get easy looks as they are shooting 55.2 percent from two-point range, which is seventh in the nation.

Scouting New Hampshire
- New Hampshire is 3-7 on the season and is on a five-game skid.
- The Wildcats have struggled on the road this season with an 0-4 mark.
- UNH's last outing came in a Dec. 22 overtime loss to Merrimack, 70-64.
- Three players scored in double figures, with Helena Delaruelle scoring 14 points. She also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
- Amanda Torres is leading the team in scoring (11.8 ppg) and assists (2.8 apg).
- Delaruelle's 4.5 rebounds per game is a team best.
- UNH is 15th in the nation forcing 22.5 turnovers per game.
- The Wildcats are averaging 13.3 offensive rebounds per game and attempting 16.6 free throws per contest.

Series History
Boston College 19-8 all-time in the series against UNH, boasting a 16-4 mark at home. The Eagles won last season's matchup, 80-44, in Conte Forum. BC is on a 12-game win streak in the series with an average margin victory of 20.2 points.

What's Next
The Eagles will return to ACC play next Thursday, Jan. 6 at home against Syracuse. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on ACCNX.

BC Aims for Bounce-Back Performance Versus New Hampshire

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Players Mentioned

Maria Gakdeng

Marnelle Garraud

Taylor Soule

Cameron Swartz