Eagles Soar Past Dolphins: Boston College Wins Thriller 72-64
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In a closely contested matchup, Boston College emerged victorious against Le Moyne, securing a 72-64 win on Sunday. Donald Hand Jr. led the Eagles with a season-high 26 points, while Fred Payne scored a career-best 22 points. Both players made significant contributions, with Hand making 8 of 19 shots and 3 three-pointers, and Payne making 8 of 17 shots, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range. The game saw multiple lead changes and a tie, with neither team able to gain a two-possession advantage in the final 10:20 of the first half. Le Moyne's Deng Garang had a strong performance, scoring 14 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Shilo Jackson led the Dolphins with 19 points and 15 rebounds. In the second half, Boston College built a seven-point lead early on, but Le Moyne fought back with a 7-0 spurt, tying the game 43-43 with 11:34 remaining. However, the Eagles ultimately took control, with Hand and Payne making crucial three-pointers in an 8-0 run to seal the win. The Eagles will next face Georgia Tech on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener, while Le Moyne will take on Saint Francis on Friday in a Northeastern Conference opener.
