Thursday, February 15
Chestnut Hill, Mass.
7 p.m.
Boston College
vs
Louisville
Eagles Set to Face No. 18 Louisville
February 13, 2024 | Women's Basketball
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College women's basketball returns to Conte Forum on Thursday for a 7 p.m. matchup against No. 18 Louisville on ACC Network Extra.
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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Teya Sidberry tied for the team lead with 15 points, grabbed five boards and dished out three assists. T'yana Todd also scored 15 on seven field goals and pulled down five off the glass. Andrea Daley netted 11 points off the bench.
A Win Would
- Give BC a 12-15 record and 4-10 mark in the ACC.
- Snap a seven-game skid.
- Give BC its first win over Louisville since 1985 and as ACC opponents.
- Give the Eagles their first ranked win at home since 2021-22.
By the Numbers
1 - Sidberry is the only player in the ACC during conference play to average at least 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and own a PER of 20 or better.
1 - Kaylah Ivey is the only player in the nation with more than 135 assists and less htan 45 turnovers.
7 - Siderry is one of seven BC players since 2015-16 to record a game of at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and shoot 60 percent or better from the field.
90 - BC is 10-0 when its defensive rating is less than 90.
180 - Dontavia Waggoner is seventh all-time with 180 steals.
What to Watch for
- See if the Eagles can limit their turnovers after Louisville scored 23 points off 20 turnovers in the first meeting. Louisville is averaging 10 fewer points off turnovers (14.4) in its losses than wins (24.4).
- Over the last seven games, Teya Sidberry is averaging 14.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and shooting 77.3 percent from the line. See if the sophomore forward can keep up her solid play.
- Watch if BC can contain the Louisville 3-point attack, as the Cardinals are 0-5 when making less than five this season.
- See if BC can get to the line on Thursday. The Cardinals allowed 20 or more free throw attempts in four of five losses.
- T'yana Todd is averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists over the last two games, highlighted by 15 and five at Virginia. See if the sophomore guard can continue her play against Louisville.
Scouting Louisville
- Louisville is coming off a narrow 73-72 setback to Syracuse last weekend.
- Nyla Harris totaled 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting to lead two players in double figures.
- Harris also registered 11 rebounds for a double-double.
- Kiki Jefferson turned in 13 points with six rebounds and three assists.
- Louisville boasts a balanced offense with seven players averaging at least 5.5 points.
- Jefferson's 13.3 points per game is a team best on 47.7 percent shooting from the field.
- Olivia Cochran and Harris lead the team in rebounding at 6.1 per game.
- Louisville is first in the ACC and 28th in the nation averaging 20.9 free throw attempts per game.
- The Cardinals are also second in the league and 25th in the country shooting 46 percent from the field.
What's Next
The Eagles will have Sunday off before facing Florida State next Thursday, Feb. 22 on the road at 6 p.m.
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About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Teya Sidberry tied for the team lead with 15 points, grabbed five boards and dished out three assists. T'yana Todd also scored 15 on seven field goals and pulled down five off the glass. Andrea Daley netted 11 points off the bench.
A Win Would
- Give BC a 12-15 record and 4-10 mark in the ACC.
- Snap a seven-game skid.
- Give BC its first win over Louisville since 1985 and as ACC opponents.
- Give the Eagles their first ranked win at home since 2021-22.
By the Numbers
1 - Sidberry is the only player in the ACC during conference play to average at least 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and own a PER of 20 or better.
1 - Kaylah Ivey is the only player in the nation with more than 135 assists and less htan 45 turnovers.
7 - Siderry is one of seven BC players since 2015-16 to record a game of at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and shoot 60 percent or better from the field.
90 - BC is 10-0 when its defensive rating is less than 90.
180 - Dontavia Waggoner is seventh all-time with 180 steals.
What to Watch for
- See if the Eagles can limit their turnovers after Louisville scored 23 points off 20 turnovers in the first meeting. Louisville is averaging 10 fewer points off turnovers (14.4) in its losses than wins (24.4).
- Over the last seven games, Teya Sidberry is averaging 14.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and shooting 77.3 percent from the line. See if the sophomore forward can keep up her solid play.
- Watch if BC can contain the Louisville 3-point attack, as the Cardinals are 0-5 when making less than five this season.
- See if BC can get to the line on Thursday. The Cardinals allowed 20 or more free throw attempts in four of five losses.
- T'yana Todd is averaging 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists over the last two games, highlighted by 15 and five at Virginia. See if the sophomore guard can continue her play against Louisville.
Scouting Louisville
- Louisville is coming off a narrow 73-72 setback to Syracuse last weekend.
- Nyla Harris totaled 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting to lead two players in double figures.
- Harris also registered 11 rebounds for a double-double.
- Kiki Jefferson turned in 13 points with six rebounds and three assists.
- Louisville boasts a balanced offense with seven players averaging at least 5.5 points.
- Jefferson's 13.3 points per game is a team best on 47.7 percent shooting from the field.
- Olivia Cochran and Harris lead the team in rebounding at 6.1 per game.
- Louisville is first in the ACC and 28th in the nation averaging 20.9 free throw attempts per game.
- The Cardinals are also second in the league and 25th in the country shooting 46 percent from the field.
What's Next
The Eagles will have Sunday off before facing Florida State next Thursday, Feb. 22 on the road at 6 p.m.
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