BC Hosts Wake Forest on Senior Day

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team hosts Wake Forest on Sunday at noon for Senior Day in Conte Forum.

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PROMOTIONS

The answer is yes, these shirts will be given out tomorrow for Senior Day against Wake Forest. #DefendTheNut #TogetherAsOne | #ForBoston🦅 pic.twitter.com/2z6AOebheK
— Boston College Women's Basketball (@bc_wbb) February 19, 2022

SENIOR DAY

Honoring these five seniors in the home finale on Sunday at noon against Wake Forest. Let's send them out in style! #TogetherAsOne | #ForBoston🦅 pic.twitter.com/2N9scYbXdv
— Boston College Women's Basketball (@bc_wbb) February 18, 2022

About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Boston College went through an off-shooting night in a 66-58 setback to Florida State on Thursday. The Eagles shot just 30 percent from the field, while the Seminoles shot over 60 percent after starting the game 3-of-15. Cameron Swartz led the team with 22 points and tied a career high with nine rebounds. Taylor Soule posted 16 points.

A Win Would
- Improve the Eagles' record to 17-10 and 8-8 in the league.
- Give BC its most home wins since the 2007-08 season (15 wins).
- Earn a third win in the past four meetings against Wake Forest.
- Give the Eagles a 13-3 record at home.

By the Numbers
14 - Swartz has scored in double figures in 14 straight games, which is a personal long.
26 - Maria Gakdeng's 26 starts are the most for a freshman to start their career since Carolyn Swords in 2007-08.
31 - Soule and Swartz are the ACC's are the highest-scoring tandem averaging 31 points per game.
36.8 - The Eagles' 36.8 offensive rebounding rate is second in the ACC and 41st in the country.
54 - Gakdeng's 54 blocks are the second most in a single season in school history. She is five away from setting the mark.

What to Watch for
- Watch if the Eagles can ramp up the defense on Sunday, as Wake Forest is 6-8 this season when committing at least 17 turnovers and 2-8 when it scores 65 points or less.
- See if the Eagles can continue to be successful in offensive rebounding. BC is averaging 15.1 offensive rebounds over the last six games.
- See if BC can back on track on offense, as Wake Forest is 0-11 when its defensive rating is higher than 95.
- The Eagles are 7-1 this season when they attempt at least 20 free throws. Watch if they can get to the line against a Wake Forest team that is 1-6 when its opponent attempts at least 20 foul shots.
- Over the last three games, Taylor Soule is averaging 18.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and shooting 45.6 percent from the field. See if the senior can keep up her solid play.

Scouting Wake Forest
- Wake Forest is coming off a 92-61 loss to No. 3/4 NC State on Thursday.
- Elise Williams led three players in double figures with 14 points, while tying the team lead with six rebounds.
- Jewel Spear has been one of the top scorers in the league, averaging 18.9 points per game. She is also averaging 3.7 rebounds per game and is dishing out 1.9 assists per contest.
- Olivia Summiel is pulling down a team-high 6.9 rebounds per game.
- The Demon Deacons are 3-7 on the road.

Series History
The Eagles are 6-13 against Wake Forest, but have won two of the last three meetings.

Players Mentioned

Maria Gakdeng

Taylor Soule

Cameron Swartz

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