Boston College Athletics
Boston College
Wagner
November 02, 2026 | Men's Basketball
The program's new era tips off at 7:00 p.m. at Conte Forum
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LAST TIME OUT
• October 25th's exhibition vs. MIT marked the first matchup between the two programs since 1924.
• The Eagles claimed a 90-46 win in their final test run before opening the 2026-27 regular season.
BIRDS OF PREY: EAGLES FACE SEAHAWKS FOR FIRST TIME
• Tuesday's season opener against Wagner will be the first time in program history the two schools clash on the hardwood.
• Luke Murray served as an assistant coach at Wagner during the 2010-11 season.
• Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m., with action streaming live on ACCNX.
BOSTON COLLEGE IN SEASON OPENERS
• In its 93 previous season openers, Boston College holds a 72-21 (.774) record.
• BC has defended its home court fiercely in home openers, posting a 73-15 (.829) record.
• The Eagles have played their season opener at Conte Forum in 10 of the last 12 seasons and 35 of the last 40 years.
A NEW ERA ON CHESTNUT HILL
• Luke Murray enters his first season as the Clement and Elizabeth Izzy Family Head Men's Basketball Coach, following a successful stint at Connecticut as a key staff member featuring two national championships and three national title game appearances in the last four years.
• Widely regarded as one of the top assistant coaches in the country, playing a key staff role on an NCAA Tournament team in nine of the last 10 tournaments, Murray established himself as one of the top offensive tacticians in the nation. Coupled with his highly-touted strengths in the recruiting scene, he was one of the most sought after coaching candidates in college basketball before landing at Boston College.
ROSTER RECONSTRUCTION
• Boston College welcomes 13 new Eagles to the men's basketball roster, returning just one scholarship student-athlete from the previous season.
• The 11 transfers make their way from eight different conferences; including the BIG EAST, Atlantic 10, Big Sky, Sun Belt, MAC, Ohio Valley, Metro, and CAA.
• The Eagles new look roster is composed of three freshmen, two sophomores, one junior, six seniors, and three graduate Students.
NEWCOMERS ON NOTICE
• Five incoming Eagles arrive on the Heights with all-conference selections with their former programs.
• Brandon Benjamin became the first Fairfield freshman since 2010 to earn All-MAAC honors, being named to the Second Team and All-Rookie Team.
• The forward gained recognition on the regional and national scenes as well; becoming a Kyle Macy Award Finalist and earning All-MET Third Team honors.
• Money Williams earned two All-Big Sky Conference selections (1st; 2026, 2nd; 2025) during his time at Montana.
• The guard entered the 2025-26 campaign as the Preseason Big Sky Conference MVP and Lou Henson National Mid-Major Player of the Year watchlist.
• Ernest Shelton shined in his first season of Division I basketball, earning All-MAAC First Team honors with Merrimack.
• Andrija Bukumirović comes off an All-OVC First Team selection with UT Martin.
• Colby Duggan earned an All-CAA First Team selection in 2024-25 with Campbell and tabbed Preseason All-CAA First Team honors at Charleston last season before missing 13 games due to injury.
Fans can still reserve their seats at Conte Forum, as season tickets are available for purchase for the 2026-27 season. Single-game tickets for select portions of the 2026-27 men's basketball schedule are on sale now.
