Boston College Ends Losing Streak with Narrow Victory
In a thrilling finish on Wednesday night, Boston College triumphed over Wake Forest with a narrow 68-67 win, breaking an eight-game losing streak. Fred Payne led the Eagles with an impressive 23 points and contributed to the final moments of the game, which saw Aidan Shaw make a crucial tip-in just half a second before the final buzzer.
Game Highlights
As the clock wound down, Boston College appeared to be in a strong position, leading 64-56 with just under two minutes left. However, Wake Forest’s Juke Harris turned the tide, hitting two 3-pointers in quick succession to provide his team a critical lead, 67-64, with 18.8 seconds remaining.
Boston College managed to control the ball and set up a final play, where Payne’s shot attempt just grazed the backboard and rolled off, but Shaw was there to soar for the rebound and secure the game-winner. This marked not only Boston College’s first victory since January 21, when they defeated Pittsburgh but also highlighted Shaw’s unexpected impact in this contest, contributing 11 points overall. Additional support came from Boden Kapke, who recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Standout Performances
Despite the loss, Harris delivered a standout performance for Wake Forest, pouring in a career-high 38 points. He showcased his shooting skills by hitting 12 of 19 attempts from the field, including 6 of 12 from three-point range, while his teammates struggled, collectively shooting just 10 for 43.
First Half Overview
The game’s first half saw Wake Forest lead at halftime with a score of 29-22, even while shooting a mere 30% from the field. Boston College’s poor start was evident as they managed only one successful 3-point shot in the first half, compared to a hot streak of 4 out of 5 to start the second half, which helped them mount their comeback.
Looking Ahead
Originally slated for Tuesday, the game was postponed due to a winter storm and moved to Wednesday. Looking ahead, Boston College (10-18, 3-12 ACC) is set to visit Miami on Saturday, whereas Wake Forest (14-14, 5-10 ACC) will host Syracuse on the same day.
