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Boston College Prepares for Sunday Tilt at Virginia Tech
February 05, 2022 | Women's Basketball
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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
BC fought through a cold shooting night to upend Virginia on Thursday, 65-57. The Eagles trailed by nine coming out of the first half before outscoring the Cavaliers in the third period, 24-7. Cameron Swartz netted a game-high 18 points, while Marnelle Garraud (14 points) and Taylor Soule (10 points) scored in double figures. Maria Gakdeng put forth an all-around effort, grabbing a personal-high 16 rebounds, scoring eight points, and tied a personal-best with five blocks. BC hit a season-high 28 free throws while scoring 19 points off 23 UVA turnovers.Â
A Win Would
- Give the Eagles a 16-7 record and 7-5 mark in ACC play.
- Snap a two-game skid on the road.Â
- End a four-game losing streak to the Hokies.
- Hand VT its second loss at home.Â
By the Numbers
2 -Â Â Gakdeng is one of two true freshmen in the country to post at least five points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a game.Â
13 - Soule is one of 13 players in the nation with at least 1,300 points, 600 rebounds, 150 assists and 100 steals.Â
16 - Gakdeng's 16 rebounds are the most by a BC freshman since Holly Porter recorded 17 rebounds in the 1993-94 season.
28 - The 28 free throws made on Thursday are the most in the Bernabei-McNamee era.Â
65 - BC is 37-2 since 2018-19 when the Eagles hold their opponent to 65 points or less.Â
What to Watch for
- Boston College is first in the ACC during league play holding opponents to 27.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Watch if the defense can contain the Hokies 3-point attack, which is second at 7.9 per game during conference action.
- Virginia Tech is 1-5 this season when committing 14 or more turnovers. Watch if the BC defense can force the Hokies into mistakes. The Eagles are 7-2 when they force 20 or more miscues.
- See if the Eagles can come away with second-chance opportunities, as they're 5-1 when pulling down more than 15 offensive boards. BC tied a season-high with 19 offensive rebounds against Virginia.
- Watch if the Eagles can keep Virginia Tech off the line, as VT is 9-0 when it attempts at least 16 free throws.
- BC is 9-1 this season when its defensive rating is below 90 (points allowed per 100 possessions). See if the defense can stop VT's offensive attack. The Hokies are averaging 76.6 points per game at home.Â
- Virginia Tech is coming off a 68-55 loss to No. 20 Notre Dame on Thursday.
- The Hokies are 15-6 overall and 7-3 in the ACC while boasting a 7-1 mark at home.
- Kayana Traylor led the team in scoring with 16 points, while Elizabeth Kitley posted 12 rebounds, eight points, and three blocks.
- Kitley leads four players in double figures with a scoring clip of 17.6 ppg.
- She also is averaging a double-double with 10.6 rpg.
- Georgia Amoore leads the team in assists per game (4.2).
- The Hokies are first in the conference and 21st in the country, averaging 8.6 3-pointers per game.
- VT is also 26th in the country in 3-point field goal percentage at 35.5 percent.
- VT is also in the top-25 in scoring defense, allowing 54.9 points per game.Â
Series History
Boston College is 12-16 against Virginia Tech, while the Hokies have won the last four meetings. BC's last win came in the 2016 ACC Tournament.Â
What's Next
BC returns to action on Thursday against NC State at 6 p.m. in Conte Forum. Thursday's game is the annual Play4Kay Pink game.
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