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Boston College 67, New Hampshire 55
Boston College used balanced scoring and a 37-31 rebounding edge to stay unbeaten, while Jaylen Shelton scored 17 points.
On Sunday, Boston College defeated New Hampshire 67-55, improving to 4-0. Ernest Shelton scored 17 points, while freshman Zak Smrekar recorded his first double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Eagles.
The Eagles overcame an early 13-2 deficit, taking a 31-28 halftime lead behind Shelton's 14 first-half points. Boston College controlled the interior throughout, outscoring the Wildcats 32-22 in the paint despite both teams shooting under 40%.
Armoni Zeigler contributed 14 points and six assists, while reserve Jacob Furphy added 10 points. Boston College played without star guard Money Williams, who missed the game due to an injury suffered on Tuesday against UMES.
For New Hampshire, Drew McKenna paced the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Wildcats fell to 3-2 as Boston College never trailed during the second half.
Boston College plays at Harvard on Wednesday. New Hampshire continues its schedule with a road game at Stonehill on Wednesday, looking to recover after the loss.