BC Welcomes Harvard in Crosstown Matchup

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College women's basketball aims for a 2-0 start when it hosts crosstown rival Harvard on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. on ACC Network inside Conte Forum.

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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
The Eagles improved to 6-0 in season openers under coach Mac with a gritty 66-61 victory over Holy Cross on Monday. Andrea Daley registered a career-high 23 points with eight boards, a personal-high four assists and three steals. Dontavia Waggoner poured in 18 points, six off the glass, five steals and a pair of helpers.The duo combined for 41 points, with both scoring eight of their 12 second-half points in the final quarter. JoJo Lacey led the team with nine rebounds on top of five points and three helpers. Kaylah Ivey tied a team best with four assists in her first game back from injury. Trailing by as much as eight in the third quarter, the Eagles climbed back to cut the lead in half going into the fourth, 49-45. An 8-0 surge to start the period capped off by a JaKayla Thompson jumper gave the Eagles a four point lead.

A Win Would
- Give BC a 2-0 record for the fifth time in the last six seasons.
- Improve the Eagles' record to 11-9 against Harvard.
- Give BC a third straight win in Conte Forum versus the Crimson.

Newcomers Contributing
The Eagles received contributions from all four newcomers that played in Monday's contest, as JaKayla Thompson scored four points with both buckets coming in the second half at key moments in the contest. Nene Ndiaye provided a spark on the glass with a pair of boards on the offensive end, while Teya Sidberry scored six points, grabbed six boards and a pair of assists. Lili Krasovec blocked three shots in five minutes.

By the Numbers
3 - Daley is one of three players in the country as of Tuesday to post a game with at least 20 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
5 - Waggoner has five games with at least five steals, while she has multiple swipes in 20 of her last 25 appearances.
5 - The five turnovers against Holy Cross was the lowest under coach Mac and the fewest miscues dating back to the 1999-00 season.
20 - BC is 41-9 under coach Mac when attempting at least 20 free throws and 19-3 since '21-22.
65 - BC is 54-5 since 2018-19 when allowing 65 points or fewer.

What to Watch for
- The Eagles turned the ball over just five times in Monday's win. Watch if BC can protect the ball after Harvard forced Maryland into 18 turnovers.
- Harvard recorded 25 offensive rebounds against the Terps on Monday. See if BC can keep the Crimson off the glass after the Eagles allowed 23 off. boards against HC.
- See if the defense can contain Harvard's 3-point attack, as the Crimson shot just 22.2 percent from deep on Monday. Harvard was also 5-7 last season when it shot 33.3 or worse from 3-point range.
- See if the Eagles can get to the line following 22 attempts in the season opener. BC is 41-9 under coach Mac when attempting at least 20 free throws and is 19-3 since 2021-22 when reaching the mark.
- The Eagles assisted on 17 of 23 field goals (73.9%) in the win on Monday. See if BC's offense can move the ball for easy baskets.

Scouting Harvard
- Harvard started the season with a 98-75 setback to No. 14 Maryland in its season opener on Monday.
- The Crimson saw four players score in double figures, led by Harmoni Turner's 18 points.
- Turner, Abigail Wright and Katie Krupa led the team with seven rebounds, while Turner posted six assists.
- Harvard was selected to finish third in the Ivy League Preseason poll.
- Carrie Moore is in her second season after leading Harvard to a 20-12 mark and a WNIT appearance.
- Turner led the team in scoring last season, averaging 16.3 points with 6.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.
- The Crimson returns eight players, including three All-Ivy selections.

Series History
BC owns a 10-9 mark against Harvard, including a 6-4 record at home and winning the last two matchups in Conte Forum. Harvard won last season's contest on its home floor, 68-59.

What's Next
The Eagles return to action on Sunday against Northeastern to wrap up a three-game homestand to start the season. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. in Conte Forum.

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Players Mentioned

Andrea Daley

Kaylah Ivey

Lili Krasovec

JoJo Lacey

Nene Ndiaye

Teya Sidberry

JaKayla Thompson

Dontavia Waggoner