Live Updates: Boston College Men's Basketball vs. Boise State (Cayman Islands Classic Championship)
After two games in two days, the Boston College Eagles (5-1) men’s basketball team playing in the Cayman Islands Classic Championship against the Boise State Broncos (5-1).
The Eagles earned their spot in the title game with a dominant 82-52 victory over Old Dominion in the opening round on Sunday and a 76-74 overtime thriller win over Missouri State in the semifinals on Monday.
As for the Broncos, they earned their spot in the contest with an 83-69 victory over Hampton in the first round and a narrow 83-82 victory over South Dakota State in the semifinals.
Both programs are looking to remain one-loss teams and add an impressive win to their resume.
Boise State already has experience this season playing an ACC opponent as it defeated Clemson 84-71 on Nov. 17 at home. The victory is the biggest one of this young season so far for the Broncos.
Boston College, on the other hand, does not have a Power 6 win yet this season with its biggest win being 72-69 over the Temple Owls on Nov. 15, however the game will be a good test for the Eagles since they have Dartmouth, South Carolina, and Wake Forest next up on the schedule.
Live Updates:
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2nd Half
- 5:34- Boston College ties up the game at 54 after going on a 6-0 run. Chad Venning is fouled and has a chance to give the Eagles the lead back.
- 7:45- The Broncos lead the Eagles 54-48 at the under-8 timeout. Boston College guard Roger McFarlane will be shooting free throws in an attempt to cut into the deficit when play resumes.
- 11:39- Boise State has reclaimed the lead over Boston College 48-40. Turnovers and fouls continue to be a problem for the Eagles and has been more apparent in the Broncos 12-2 run.
- 14:56- Boston College leads Boise State 38-36. Turnovers continue to plague the Eagles. They currently have 12 on the night.
1st Half
- 0:00- Boston College and Boise State are knotted at 26 heading into halftime. The Eagles went on a 6-0 lead to end the half but the Broncos nailed a three-pointer with seconds left in the half to force the tie.
- 3:51- The Broncos hold a slight lead over the Eagles 23-20. Chad Venning is leading Boston College in points with four.
- 7:38- Boise State leads Boston College 18-14. The Eagles are currently ice cold. They have only made one of their last four field goals and haven’t scored in the last 2:17.
- 11:57- The Broncos have a 14-10 lead over the Eagles. Boston College is struggling with maintaining the ball as it already has four turnovers in the contest.
- 15:27- Boise State holds a slim 8-6 lead over Boston College at the first media timeout. Both teams started off a little slow.
Pregame
- Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to Watch:
Who: Boston College Eagles and Boise State Broncos
When: Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: John Gray Gymnasium, George Town, Grand Cayman Island
TV/Streaming: FloCollege
Radio: WEEI 850 AM
Last Outing, Boise State: The Broncos defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 83-82 in the semifinals on Monday evening.
Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles beat the Missouri State Bears 76-74 in overtime in the semifinals on Monday night.
Last Meeting: This is the first meeting between these two teams.
