Women's Basketball Aims for ACC Sweep on Sunday Versus Florida State

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Coming off an impressive upset for No. 9/10 NC State, Boston College aims to build off the momentum when it hosts Florida State on Sunday at 12 p.m. in Conte Forum on ACC Network.

About the Eagles
Last Time Out
The Eagles earned their first top-10 win since 2010 on Thursday when it stunned the Wolfpack, 79-71, in Raleigh. Dontavia Waggoner registered her third double-double of the season with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Taina Mair recorded her fourth double-double with 15 points and a game-high 10 assists. BC shot a season-high 50 percent from deep, going 6-of-12. Boston College outscored NC State by eight in the second half.

A Win Would
- Give BC a 13-5 mark and 3-2 record in the ACC.
- Snap a two-game skid against the Seminoles.
- Hand FSU its first ACC loss of the season.
- Give the Eagles their first home win against FSU.

By the Numbers
5 - Taina Mair leads all freshmen with five games of at least 10 assists. She's also one of two players in the country with Nika Mühl to have five games of 10 or more helpers.
25 - Thursday's victory gave BC its second straight season with a win over a ranked team for the first time since the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons.
45 - The Eagles are 10-0 when they hold opponents to under 45 percent shooting
94 - BC is 11-0 when its defensive rating is below a 94.
102 - Maria Gakdeng is tied for fifth all-time with 102 career blocks.

What to Watch for
- Watch if the Eagles can get to the line on Sunday, where Florida State allowed at least 20 free throw attempts in both of its losses.
- The Eagles shot a season-high 50 percent from beyond the arc on Thursday. Watch if the 3-point attack continues
- FSU is allowing 14.9 offensive rebounds per game this season. Watch if BC can come up with second-chance opportunities.
- Watch if BC can keep the Seminoles off the line. FSU is first in the nation in free throws made, second in free throws attempted, and second in free throw trips.
- The defense bounced back in the win over NC State on Thursday, limiting the Wolfpack to just 41.8 percent shooting and 25.3 percent from deep. Watch if the Eagles can slow down one of the top-scoring teams in the country. BC is 11-0 when its defensive rating is under 94.

Scouting Florida State (15-2, 4-0 ACC)
- Florida State is on a four-game winning streak after a convincing 93-62 win over Clemson on Thursday
- Ta'Niya Latson fired in 31 points to pace five players in double figures.
- The Seminoles are led by one of the top freshmen in the country in Latson, who leads the ACC in scoring at 25.5 points per game.
- Makayla Timpson is second on the team at a clip of 13.4 points per game and a team-high 9.0 rebounds per contest.
- The Seminoles boast one of the top offenses in the country as their third in the country in scoring offense, averaging 88.2 points per game.
- FSU is also second in blocks per game at 6.9.
- The Seminoles have yet to lose a true road game this season.

Series History
The Eagles are 2-18 against Florida State after falling to the Seminoles twice last season on their home floor and in the opening round of the ACC Tournament.

What's Next
BC will host Syracuse on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Conte Forum.

Women's Basketball Aims for ACC Sweep on Sunday Versus Florida State

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Players Mentioned

Maria Gakdeng

Taina Mair

Dontavia Waggoner