Eagles Aim for Season Sweep Versus Notre Dame

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team aims for a season sweep over No. 18/20 Notre Dame on Sunday in Purcell Pavilion. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. on the ACC Network.

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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Boston College fell to a defensive-minded opponent in Georgia Tech on Thursday, 68-49. The Eagles were led by Cameron Swartz, who scored 14 points. Taylor Soule scored 11 points while Marnelle Garraud chipped in with 10. After trailing 12-11 late in the first period, the Yellow Jackets went on a 10-2 surge to end the quarter and pulled away in the second by holding the Eagles to just six points and three baskets in the second frame.

A Win Would
- Improve the Eagles' record to 15-6.
- Give the Eagles a 6-4 mark in ACC play.
- Improve the Eagles' mark to 5-4 on the road.
- Improve BC's record to 6-0 coming off a loss this season.
- Sweep the season series against the Irish.
- Earn a fifth win in the past six meetings against ND.

By the Numbers
3 - Soule is one of three players in the nation to average at least 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and shoot 54 percent from the field.
8 - The eight straight games in double figures from Swartz is a personal best.
14 - Boston College is 7-1 this season when it records at least 14 offensive rebounds.
19 - Garraud is one of 19 active players in the country with at least 850 points, 300 assists, and 175 steals.
20 -The 20 starts by Maria Gakdeng are the most starts by a freshman to begin their career since Carolyn Swords (07-08) started all 33 games.

What to Watch for
- In the first matchup, the Eagles forced 18 turnovers for 19 points against the Fighting Irish. Watch if the defense can once again force Notre Dame to commit turnovers.
- Boston College recorded only eight offensive rebounds against Georgia Tech on Thursday after averaging 15.8 offensive rebounds in the previous four games. Watch if the Eagles can get second-chance opportunities.
- Taylor Soule recorded her first double-double of the season with 15 points and a season-best 10 rebounds against Notre Dame. The senior's three double-doubles against ND are the most against any team. Watch if the senior can continue her solid play against the Irish.
- Watch if the offense can get back to its usual ways after scoring just 49 points against Georgia Tech. The Eagles' offensive rating (points per 100 possessions) is 106.6 in their wins, which would rank in the top 11 in the country. Notre Dame's defensive rating is 96.1 in its four losses (83.1 overall).
- The Notre Dame offense is shooting 47.8 percent over the last three games, including a 51.1 percent clip from inside the arc. Watch if the Eagles can slow down the Irish on offense.

Scouting Notre Dame
- The Fighting Irish have won their last two games by an average of 17.5 points following their 83-62 triumph over Syracuse on Thursday.
- ND displayed a balanced scoring attack as six players reached double figures.
- Olivia Miles nearly captured a triple-double, leading the team in points (17), rebounds (12), and assists (9).
- Five players are averaging at least 11 points per game, while Miles is leading the way with 12.7 ppg.
- Maya Dodson is pulling down a team-high 7.4 rebounds per game and blocking 2.6 shots per game.
- Miles is dishing out a team-high 7.7 assists per game, which is also first in the ACC and second in the nation.
- The Fighting Irish are 8-0 at home this season.

Series History
Despite a 9-25 mark, the Eagles are 4-1 in the past five meetings, including this season's thrilling 73-71 win in the first meeting that took place in Conte Forum. BC came back from a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter to pull out the win. Swartz scored 28 points in the victory and Makayla Dickens scored 17 of her 20 points in the second half.

What's Next
Boston College returns to action on Thursday against Virginia. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. in Conte Forum.

Eagles Aim for Season Sweep Versus Notre Dame

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