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Going to Miami: Eagles Face Hurricanes in ACC Clash
January 15, 2025 | Women's Basketball
About the Eagles
Last Time Out
BC fell to North Carolina on Sunday, 80-67, in the second of a three-game road swing. The Eagles held a three-point lead at the half, but shot under 30 percent in the second half. T'yana Todd led the Eagles with 18 points, while Dontavia Waggoner totaled 15 points, five rebounds and three steals. Savannah Samuel registered 12 points with seven boards - both career highs in ACC play for the guard. Andrea Daley netted 10, while the duo of Samuel and Daley scored 22 of the Eagles' 27 bench points.Â
A Win Would
- Give the Eagles an 11-8 mark and 2-4 record in the ACC.Â
- Snap a four-game losing streak.Â
- Give the Eagles back-to-back wins against the Hurricanes for the first time since 2009 and their first win in Coral Gables in the same season.
By the Numbers
1 - Waggoner is the only player in school history with at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 200 steals.Â
16 - Todd is tied for 16th all-time with 106 3-pointers.Â
48 - Waggoner needs 48 more steals to break the all-time steals record.
76.8 - The Eagles are fourth in ACC play shooting 76.8 percent from the charity stripe.Â
100 - BC is 68-10 when its offensive rating is 100 or higher.Â
What to Watch for
- Watch if the Eagles can keep Miami off the free-throw line, as the Hurricanes are 7-1 this season when attempting at least 15 free-throws.
- See if BC can protect the ball on Thursday, as they're averaging 22.5 turnovers over the four-game skid. The Hurricanes are forcing 16.7 turnovers in their wins (12.6 in losses).
- T'yana Todd has been the Eagles' best scorer on the road in ACC play, averaging 19.7 points, shooting 44.7 percent from the field, 45 percent from deep and 88.9 from the line. See if she can continue her scoring ways.
- Opponents are averaging 19.6 points off turnovers over the last five games against Miami. See if the Eagles can take advantage of the Miami miscues.
- The Eagles grabbed 14 offensive rebounds against UNC but scored second-chance 10 points. See if BC can convert on its second-chance opportunities on Thursday.
Scouting Miami (11-5, 1-4 ACC)
- The Hurricanes are coming off a narrow 66-61 loss to Syracuse in their most recent outing.
- Darrione Rogers came off the bench to score a game-high 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting with five rebounds.Â
- Haley Cavinder scored 17 points with 11 boards for a double-double.Â
- Miami is on a four-game skid but is 7-3 at home this season.Â
- Haley C. leads the team in scoring at 17.9 points per game this season, shooting 46.3 percent from the field.Â
- She also leads the team in rebounding (7.9 rpg) and assists ( 4.8).
- Cameron Williams (11.9 ppg) and Jasmyne Roberts (11.1 ppg) round out the leading scorers.Â
-Â The Hurricanes lead the ACC and are seventh in the nation shooting 79.1 percent from the charity stripe.Â
Series History
The Eagles are 20-30 against the Hurricanes, winning three of the previous five games, including last season's 70-64 triumph. Andrea Daley led four Eagles with 17 points.
