Boston College Secures Narrow Victory Over Pittsburgh
In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday evening, Boston College managed to secure a narrow victory against Pittsburgh, overcoming them with a final score of 65-62. The win allowed the Eagles to rise from the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) standings, leaving Pittsburgh in last place.
Key Performers
Boden Kapke was instrumental in this win, contributing significantly with 19 points and clinching the game with a crucial three-pointer just 22 seconds before the final buzzer. Alongside Kapke, Fred Payne added another 19 points, while Donald Hand Jr. supported with 18 points of his own. As a team, Boston College displayed a commendable shooting ability, hitting 45% of their shots from the floor (25 out of 55), although their three-point accuracy was less impressive at 31.8% (7 of 22).
Pittsburgh’s Contributions
Pittsburgh’s offense also had strong contributions, with Roman Siulepa and Cameron Cohren scoring 13 points each. Brandin Cummings added 11 points, and both Barry Dunning Jr. and Nojus Indrusaitis came off the bench to score 10 points apiece. On the rebounding front, Cohren and Siulepa made their presence felt, grabbing 12 and 11 rebounds, respectively.
Final Moments
The final moments of the game saw some tension unfold. After Kapke’s pivotal three-pointer, Cummings had an opportunity to tie the game but missed a deep three-point attempt with just nine seconds remaining. Following an intentional foul by Pittsburgh, Siulepa intercepted the inbounds pass and set up Cummings for another three-point shot, which also, unfortunately for the Panthers, clanked off the rim as the clock ran out.
Standings and Upcoming Games
With this loss, Pittsburgh finds itself at the bottom of the ACC standings, along with Notre Dame and Florida State, each possessing a 1-5 record in conference play, trailing teams like California, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, and Boston College, who are all at 2-4.
Looking ahead, Pittsburgh will welcome North Carolina State for their next game on Saturday, while Boston College sets off to face Notre Dame the same day.
