Kapke's 25 Not Enough as BC Falls, 72-63, to Virginia Tech on the Road

Tuesday, March 3

Blacksburg, VA

9 p.m.

Boston College

Virginia Tech

Photo by: Chris Remick

Kapke's 25 Not Enough as BC Falls, 72-63, to Virginia Tech on the Road

March 03, 2026 | Men's Basketball

Box Score Game Book

Kapke scores career-high 25 points; Payne logs first career double-double

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Boston College dropped a road contest to Virginia Tech Tuesday evening by a score of 72-63. Boden Kapke and Fred Payne combined for 41 points and 20 rebounds.

FIRST HALF

Virginia Tech opened the contest on a 9-2 scoring run.
BC responded with scoring chances from Donald Hand Jr. and Fred Payne to make it 14-8 with 12:19 remaining in the half.
The hosts extended their lead midway through the half, going on a 13-0 run to grab a 30-11 advantage.
Boden Kapke responded with five of seven BC points to cut the deficit to 14 heading into the final media timeout.
Virginia Tech held a 35-24 lead going into halftime.

SECOND HALF

BC cut the deficit to 36-29 before the Hokies reclaimed an 11-point edge in the opening minutes of the second half.
The Eagles took over after the first media as Chase Forte connected on a three and a smooth dime to Aidan Shaw to cut the deficit to 48-42 with 11:42 left.
Virginia Tech found a scoring stretch that extended the lead back to 13 points.
BC wouldn't back down, scoring three straight baskets to make it 67-58 with under three minutes remaining.
The Hokie would hold on, however, taking a 72-63 decision.

NOTABLES

Boden Kapke recorded a career-high 25 points, shooting 11-of-19 from the field
Fred Payne logged 16 points and 12 rebounds for his first career double-double
Boston College improves to 3-14 in ACC play and 10-20 in the regular season
The Eagles' all-time series record against Virginia Tech is now 22-15

WHAT'S NEXT

Boston College returns to Conte Forum for the final game of the regular season against Notre Dame on Saturday, March 7.
Tip off is set for 12:00 p.m. and will be available on ESPNU and heard on WEEI 850.
Saturday's meeting will be the 48th overall meeting between the Eagles and Fighting Irish. ND holds a 30-17 series lead.
Boston College fell short in the most recent matchup earlier this season in a 68-64 decision in South Bend, Ind.