Eagles Eye 2-0 Start at Harvard

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball seeks a 2-0 start on Thursday at 7 p.m. against Harvard.

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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Boston College used a 22-7 third quarter to run away with an 81-53 victory. Dontavia Waggoner and JoJo Lacey both made their first-career starts, pouring in a personal-high 17 and 16 points, respectively. The duo shot a combined 11-for-16 from the floor. Maria Gakdeng turned in 13 points and 8 rebounds, while T'Yana Todd chipped in with 11 points. Taina Mair put forth a stellar debut, dishing out 13 assists with nine points, seven steals and six boards.

Stat Stuffer
Mair's 13 assists were the most by a BC freshman, while it is tied for the second most in a single game in program history. The freshman is currently tied for the nation's lead as of Wednesday, and her 13 helpers are the most by a freshman in the country. Also, her seven steals tied Jessalyn Deveny for the most swipes by a first-year player. She is one of two players (Toccara Williams - Texas A&M) since 2000-01 to post a statline of nine points, six rebounds, 13 assists and seven steals.

By the Numbers
2 - BC is one of only two teams (Utah) to not have a senior/grad transfer listed on its roster.
44 - The Eagles outscored UMass Lowell by 44 points in the paint on Monday.
18 - BC tallied 18 steals that led to 34 points off turnovers.
58.8 - Boston College shot 58.8 percent from inside the arc on Monday.
100 - The Eagles have won 18 straight games dating back to the 2020-21 season when their offensive rating (points per 100 possessions) is 100 or better.

What to Watch for
- The Eagles shot 50 percent from the floor, including 58.8 percent from inside the arc. Watch if BC can capitalize on its opportunities on the offensive end.
- See if the defense can hold the Harvard 3-point attack in check, as the Crimson hit 11 3-pointers on Monday against Rhode Island.
- Watch if BC can get to the line after 24 attempts against UMass Lowell. Rhode Island attempted 19 on Monday.
- See if Boston College can dominate inside the paint following 56 points and a 45-28 rebounding advantage on Monday.- After scoring 34 points off turnovers in the season opener, see if the Eagles can force Harvard into mistakes.

Scouting Harvard
- Harvard is 1-0 after earning an 88-74 season-opening win against Rhode Island on Monday.
- It was the first win in the Carrie Moore era, as she is in her first year on the sidelines for Harvard.
- Three players scored in double figures for Harvard, led by Harmoni Turner's 31 points.
- Harvard returns 12 letterwinners while featuring four seniors, three juniors, four sophomores, and four freshmen.
- Harvard finished 13-14 last season, highlighted by a 7-4 record at home.

Series History
Boston College is 10-8 all-time in the series following last season's 86-60 win the season opener. BC is facing Harvard on its home floor for the first time since 2009.

What's Next
Boston College returns to the hardwood on Sunday at 4 p.m. against No. 14/15 Ohio State in Conte Forum.

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Players Mentioned

Maria Gakdeng

JoJo Lacey

Taina Mair

T'yana Todd

Dontavia Waggoner