BC Battles Harvard in Thursday Showdown

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College women's basketball will make the short trip to face Harvard on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Lavietes Pavilion.

About the Eagles
Last Time Out
With the 92-46 win over Northeastern on Monday, the Eagles improve to 3-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season and winning an 11th straight game in the series against Northeastern. It was another balanced scoring effort on offense, where four players scored in double figures and nine tallied at least five. BC assisted on 24 of its 35 field goals, while turning the ball over just 10 times in the contest. Dontavia Waggoner paced the offense with 16 points on 60 percent shooting, while Tatum Greene netted a personal-high 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the floor. The freshman wing stuffed the stat sheet with six boards, two blocks and four steals, which are all personal bests. Kennedi Jackson scored 11 off the bench with four rebounds and a pair of assists.

A Win would
- Give BC a 4-0 mark.
- Snap a two-game skid against Harvard.
- Give the Eagles their first road win of the season.

Offensive Explosion
- The Eagles through three games are averaging 93 points per game, while their 126.8 points per 100 possessions is fifth in the nation.
- Boston College has scored at least 20 points in 10 of 12 quarters and 22.7 assists per game.
- The Eagles are also averaging 46.0 points in the paint and 22.7 points in transition.
- The 279 points through the first three games is the most under coach Mac.

By the Numbers
1 - Kaylah Ivey is the only player in the nation averaging 9.5 points and 9.5 assists with .500/.700/1.000 shooting splits.
3 - Tatum Greene is one of three freshmen in the country to average at least 10 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 block, 3.0 steals while shooting 55 percent or better from the field.
32.3 - The Eagles are eighth in the nation averaging 32.3 points off turnovers.
49.5 - BC is averaging 49.5 points in the paint.
126.8 - The Eagles are fifth in the country averaging 126.8 points per 100 possessions.

What to Watch for
- The Eagles are averaging 49.5 percent of their points in the paint (46.0 per game). See if BC can establish dominance inside.
- In the last two games against Harvard, Dontavia Waggoner is averaging 16.5 points and eight rebounds against Harvard. See if she can continue her solid production against the Crimson.
- Ivey has been stellar through the first three games of the season, averaging 9.7 points, leading the country in total assists and shooting 56.3 percent from the field, 72.7 percent from deep and perfect from the line. See if point guard can keep up her solid play.
- See if the Eagles can get to the line on Thursday, as Harvard allowed 63 free throw attempts in the last two games.
- Watch if BC can limit its mistakes on Thursday. Harvard is 27th in the nation in forcing 26.3 turnovers per game.

Scouting Harvard (2-1, 0-0 IVY)
- Harvard is coming off a 2-1 mark following a 76-53 loss to Quinnipiac on Sunday.
- Alayna Rocco scored a team-high 13 points with three rebounds.
- Despite the loss, Harvard is receiving votes in this week's AP Top 25 Poll following a top-25 upset at Indiana last week.
- Three players are averaging double figures with Harmoni Turners pouring in 15.3 points per game.
- Elena Rodriguez is averaging 13.0 points and her 6.0 rebounds ties a team best, while Gabby Anderson is averaging 10.7 and 6.0.
- Harvard is 27th in the nation forcing 26.3 turnovers and is 19th in the country averaging 15.0 steals per contest.
- The Crimson were picked third in the Ivy League preseason poll behind Princeton and Columbia, respectively.

Series History
The Eagles are 10-10 against Harvard, while the Crimson have won the previous two meetings.

What's Next
Boston College will host Providence on Sunday at 12 p.m. in Conte Forum.

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Players Mentioned

Tatum Greene

Kaylah Ivey

Kennedi Jackson

Dontavia Waggoner