Eagles Welcome Providence in Noon Matchup

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball aims for its second straight win on Sunday against Providence at 12 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.

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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Boston College earned its first road win of the season with a 64-59 triumph at Northeastern on Wednesday. The Eagles used a 17-8 fourth quarter to pull out the victory. Dontavia Waggoner turned in a personal-high 18 points, while Maria Gakdeng grabbed a season-best 15 boards. BC dominated the glass with a plus-17 rebounding advantage.

A Win Would
- Give BC a 3-2 mark and back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
- Improve the Eagles' record to 26-33 against Providence.
- Give BC a 2-1 record at home.

By the Numbers
1 - Boston College is the only team in the country with two players ranked in the top 10 in steals per game (Waggoner/Taina Mair).
12.1 - Waggoner has increased her scoring output by 12.1 points per game compared to last season.
82 - Gakdeng is seven blocks from moving into eighth all-time in blocked shots.
153 - Mair has played in 153 of 160 minutes through the first four games of the season.

What to Watch for
- See if the Eagles can force Providence into mistakes, as the Friars are averaging 20.5 turnovers over the last two games on the road.
- Watch if BC can keep Providence on the line. Providence is averaging nearly 20 free throw attempts through four games.
- Boston College is averaging 16.5 offensive rebounds per game, which is 33rd in the country. See if the Eagles can come away with second-chance opportunities.
- Andrea Daley is averaging 11.5 points per game while setting career highs in points over the last two games. See if the sophomore can continue her scoring ways.
- Watch if the Eagles can get out in transition, as they are averaging 16 fast break points over the last two games.

Scouting Providence
- Providence is 3-1 following its narrow 53-50 win at Iona.
- The Friars are 1-1 in their three-game road swing, defeating the Gaels after falling to Rhode Island.
- Janai Crooms is the lone player averaging double figures, where she is turning in 17.8 points per game on 63.8 percent shooting from the floor.
- She is also leading the team in rebounding (6.3 rpg) and assists per game at 2.5 per game.
- Providence was picked to finish eighth in the Big East preseason poll.

Series History
The Eagles are 25-33 all-time against the Friars, but have had the upperhand in the previous 19 games with a 16-3 mark. BC upended Providence in last season's matchup on the road, 85-73.

What's Next
The Eagles will host Holy Cross on Wednesday at 12 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Andrea Daley

Maria Gakdeng

Taina Mair

Dontavia Waggoner