Boston College Women’s Basketball Secures Victory Against Merrimack
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College Eagles women’s basketball team emerged with a 77-72 victory over the Merrimack Warriors on Tuesday afternoon at Conte Forum. This win marks an important turnaround for the Eagles, improving their season record to 4-4 after snapping a three-game losing streak, while Merrimack falls to 2-4.
Key Player Performances
- Athena Tomlinson made a significant impact, achieving a career-high of 21 points, coupled with eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals.
- Lily Carmody contributed 14 points along with three rebounds and two assists.
- Erin Houpt recorded a personal best of 12 points this season.
- Teionni McDaniel led the bench with an impressive 11 points.
- Kayla Rolph celebrated her first double-double at Boston College, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while also providing four assists and two steals.
Game Summary
The match was characterized by close competition, especially during the first quarter, where both teams traded leads. The Eagles ended the period strong, hitting six of their last eight shots, with Houpt scoring the final five points to secure a 23-18 lead.
In the second quarter, the Eagles extended their lead to nine points at 31-22. However, Merrimack rallied and narrowed the gap to just one point before Carmody’s timely layup allowed Boston College to maintain a narrow edge at halftime, leading 35-32.
The Eagles began the third quarter with renewed momentum, building their lead to as much as 10 points. Yet, the Warriors responded with a significant 12-2 run, briefly taking a one-point lead. Tomlinson’s buzzer-beater three-pointer at the end of the quarter helped BC reclaim a 55-49 advantage.
In the fourth quarter, the Eagles dominated with a 6-of-7 shooting streak, pushing their lead to 66-52 with 6:19 remaining. Tomlinson and McDaniel were pivotal during this stretch, contributing all six points before a layup by Tomlinson concluded the run.
Merrimack did not back down, making a strong effort to cut the lead to just four points in the final moments. Nevertheless, Boston College ultimately held on to secure the victory.
Upcoming Games
Looking ahead, Boston College will head to the Sunshine State for the Daytona Beach Classic, facing James Madison on Friday and Murray State on Saturday, both games scheduled for 11 a.m.
Noteworthy Statistics
- Tomlinson stands out as one of only two players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) this season to register a game with at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three steals, alongside Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame.
- Erin Houpt’s 12 points established a new career high for her at Boston College.
- Additionally, a season-high five players scored in double figures for the Eagles.
