Cayman Islands Classic Opener on Sunday Night vs. ODU

BOSTON COLLEGE VS. OLD DOMINION - ALL-TIME SERIES

BOSTON COLLEGE IN MTE / IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT PLAY

Dating back to 1951-52, Boston College has compiled a 100-93 record in multi-team events (MTE) and in-season tournaments.
Last season, BC was 0-2 in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, falling to Colorado State and Loyola Chicago.
In 2022-23, BC finished third in the U.S Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, earning victories over George Mason and Wyoming to finish 2-1 in tournament play.
In 2018-19, the Eagles captured the inaugural Fort Myers Tipoff in Fort Myers, Fla. - the last MTE victory for BC.
This marks the first time that BC has been a part of the field of the Cayman Islands Classic.

I'VE GOT SIX ON IT

Roger McFarlane has grabbed at least six rebounds in 25 of his last 26 games played, dating back to Dec. 16, 2023.
McFarlane has had at least six rebounds in 65 of his 95 career games, including three of four games this season.
The 6-4 guard ranks second on the team, averaging 7.0 boards per outing.

TODAY'S BOSTON COLLEGE NOTE(S) YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

In each of the first four games, a Boston College player has logged a double-double: Donald Hand Jr, (22p10r) vs. The Citadel, Roger McFarlane (11p/11r) vs. VCU, Elijah Strong (25p/13r) vs. Temple, and Hand (15p/14r) vs. Loyola (Md).
It marks the first time since 2017-18 that BC had four-game stretch with at least one double-double.
The last time Boston College started a season with at least one double-double through the first four games: 2006-07.

ON THIS DATE: NOVEMBER 24

Boston College is 3-2 all-time in games played on the November 24 calendar date.
Several notable events in history occurred on November 24 - 1642 - Dutch explorer Abel Tasman becomes the first European to discover Van Diemen's Land; 1859 - Charles Darwin publishes "On the Origin of Species;" 1874 - Joseph Glidden patents barbed wire; 1932 - the Newark-Jersey City viaduct, later named the Casimir Pulaski Skyway, opens; 1960 - Philadelphia's Wilt Chamberlain pulls down an NBA-record 55 rebounds in a 132-129 win over the Boston Celtics; 1966 - The Beatles begin recording "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band;" 1982 - Baltimore's Cal Ripken Jr. named Rookie of the Year.
November 24 also marks the dual celebration of National Carbonated Beverage and National Play Monopoly Days.
Notable November 24 birthdays: former U.S. President Zachary Taylor; Spanish missionary Junipero Serra; composer Scott Joplin; NBA Hall of Fame Oscar Robertson; three-time Boston Marathon champ Cosmos Ndeti; recording artist Julieta Venegas

HAIL CHARLES THE THIRD

Over the last two games, Chas Kelley III is averaging 9.0 points and 6.5 assists per game
Kelley has knocked down 5-of-10 3FG and has dished out 13 assists to only two turnovers in 65 minutes during the span.
He had nine points and a career-best eight helpers vs. Temple, while adding nine points and five dimes against Loyola (Md.).
On the season, Kelley has 15 assists and only four turnovers in 101 minutes of action.
His assist/turnover ratio of 3.75:1 ranks eighth in the ACC and 71st nationally.

ADVISORY: CONTENT IS OFFENSIVE

Boston College's 22 offensive rebounds vs. Loyola (Md.) were the most in a single-game since Dec. 6, 2009 vs. Miami
Additionally, BC logged a season-best offensive rebounding percentage of 50.0% in the win.
For the season, the Eagles rank 25th nationally in offensive rebounding percentage, at 39.3%.
BC is averaging 16.5 offensive rebounds per game - tops in the ACC and 12th nationally.

ASSIST/TURNOVER RATE OVER LAST TWO

Since posting a season-low four assists to a season-high 17 turnovers against VCU, Boston College has settled down.
In the wins over Temple and Loyola (Md.), the Eagles compiled a 1.68:1 assist/turnover ratio.
BC dished out 14 assists against Temple and 13 versus Loyola (Md.), while committing only eight turnovers in each contest
Through the first two games, Boston College recorded 14 assists to 31 turns through the first two games (0.45:1).

BRINGING THE BOOM

Boston College drilled a season-high 11 3-pointers against Loyola (Md.), connecting on 52.4% from the outside (11-21)
Donald Hand Jr. and Chas Kelley III each connected on three 3FG, while Fred Payne and Dion Brown made two treys apiece.
Over its last two outings, BC is 18-for-41 from 3-point land - good for a nearly 44% clip.
For the season, the Eagles have made 35.7% (25-70) from beyond the arc through four games played.

FIVE'S COMIN'...

Sophomore guard Fred Payne scored a career-high 10 points off the bench against Loyola (Md.).
Payne logged 11 minutes of action, knocking down 4-of-7 shots including two 3-pointers.
The 6-1 lefty added a rebound, two assists, and a blocked shot on the night, playing both guard spots.
Nearly a year ago, Payne suffered what was a season-ending knee injury on Dec. 5, 2023 against CCSU
So far this year, he is averaging 4.0 points and nearly 3.0 boards in a little over eight minutes per game.

STRONG EFFORT AGAINST TEMPLE

Elijah Strong registered his first collegiate double-double with career-highs in points (25) and rebounds (13) against Temple.
Strong made his first five field goal attempts, finishing 11-of-19 on the night. The 11 field goals were also a career-high.
The sophomore grabbed 13 rebounds, including four on the offensive glass and nine on the defensive end.
At the time, the scoring and rebounding totals for Strong ranked as season-highs for a Boston College player in 2024-25.

THE 60 POINT MARK

Boston College held The Citadel to 60 points in the season opener on Nov. 4.
BC has captured its last 15 games, including its last six non-conference matchups, when holding opponents to 60 or fewer.
Under Earl Grant, the Eagles are is 20-2 when keeping their opponents at 60 or less on the scoreboard.

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