Eagles Conclude Non-Conference Slate with Central Connecticut State

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College women's basketball concludes the non-conference slate with a 12 p.m. matchup against Central Connecticut State on Friday in Conte Forum.

About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Four players led a balanced scoring effort in which all 12 players found the scoring column. Teya Sidberry registered 14 points with four boards and a game-high five swipes. Savannah Samuel carded a career-high 13 points on six shots, four off the glass, and three steals. Dontavia Waggoner netted 12 points, a team-best six rebounds, and four steals. Three players dished out six assists, leading the team that assisted on 23 of its 35 baskets. Athena Tomlinson and Andrea Daley reached a career-best in helpers with six, and Kaylah Ivey totaled six assists and nine points. The Eagles scored a staggering 54 points off 36 turnovers while controlling the paint with a 44-20 showing. BC tied a season-best with 20 steals thanks to five players with multiple swipes.

A Win Would
- Give BC a 10-4 record and its first undefeated non-conference record at home since 2020-21.
- Improve to 5-6 against CCSU.
- Give the Eagles a fifth straight win in the series.

By the Numbers
1 - Todd is the only player in the ACC and one of 10 in the nation shooting at least 45 percent from deep and 85 percent from the free-throw line.
25 - The Eagles are 6-0 when scoring at least 25 points off turnovers.
54 - The 54 bench points against Bryant was the most in a game since 2018
376 - Ivey is eighth all-time in school history with 376 assists.
993 - Waggoner is seven points away from becoming the 32nd member of the 1,000-point club at Boston College.

What to Watch for
- Watch if the Eagles can get to the line against the CCSU, as teams are averaging 18.0 free throw attempts per game.
- Sidberry is averaging a team-high 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals and shooting 48.8 percent from the field over the last four games. Watch if the junior forward can continue her solid play.
- The Eagles scored 54 points off turnovers in the win over Bryant, and are 6-0 win scoring at least 25 off turnovers this season. Watch if BC can take advantage of CCSU's mistakes.
- BC averages 36.6 points in the paint this season. Watch if the Eagles can take advantage inside, as opponents are averaging 35.5.
- The bench is averaging 32.8 points over the last five games. Watch if the reserves can continue to give a spark.

Scouting Central Connecticut State (1-11, 0-0 NEC)
- CCSU is coming off a 61-59 loss to Dartmouth in its most recent outing.
- Belle Lanpher scored a game-high 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting.
- Alonna Sellers chipped in with 10 points in the triumph.
- Lanpher has played in only two games but is averaging 20 points through both contests.
- Selina Monestime is second averaging 8.8 points.

Series History
BC is 4-6 in the series but have won the past four meetings. The Eagles defeated CCSU, 86-35, in the most recent contest in 2022.

What's Next
The Eagles host Louisville on Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. in Conte Forum.

Eagles Conclude Non-Conference Slate with Central Connecticut State

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Players Mentioned

Andrea Daley

Kaylah Ivey

Savannah Samuel

Teya Sidberry

Athena Tomlinson

Dontavia Waggoner