Boston College is back on the road for the second time this week as they play Virginia Tech at 6:30 pm on ESPNU. The Eagles have lost four in a row, two of the losses to nationally ranked No. 16 Virginia, and No. 9 North Carolina. The other loss were both on the road at Miami and Syracuse. BC had a strong showing in their two most recent outings, where they lost by only one point at Miami on Wednesday night and nearly upset #9 North Carolina in Conte Forum last Saturday.
The Hokies have won two of their last three games, most recently losing at No. 9 North Carolina on Thursday, 91-72. Virginia Tech is 11-1 at home this season. BC's last road win in ACC play was back on March 2, 2015 at Virginia Tech.
Quick Facts
Site: Cassell Coliseum (9,567)
Tipoff: 6:30 pm ET.
Television: Commentators Arnish Shroff and Cory Alexander - ESPN U
Radio: This broadcast can be heard live on the BC IMG Radio Network with the voice of the Eagles, Jon Meterparel providing play-by-play and BC Insider Zack Spears as the analyst. The broadcast will begin 15-minutes before tip-off on WEEI or your local BC IMG Radio Network Affiliate.
Series Facts: Boston College owns an 18-9 advantage in the all-time series with Virginia Tech. The Eagles have won four of the last five meetings and eight of the last 10.• Virginia Tech won last year's contest in Conte Forum, 71-56. BC is 7-6 all-time in Blacksburg but has won the last three trips to Cassell Coliseum. The first all-time meeting came back on December 29, 1981 in the Jacksonville Coliseum as part of the Gator Bowl Tournament. Virginia Tech won that matchup, 75-70
Coaches: BC — Jim Christian (272-209 all-time, 3rd season at BC); UM — Buzz Williams (199-127 all-time, 3rd season at VT)
Gameday Links
• Preview: BCEagles.com Game Preview against VT
• Preview: HokieSports.com's BC vs VaTech Game Preview
• Game Notes: Boston College Eagles vs. VaTech Game Notes
• Recap: By The Numbers: Miami Loss Review
• Analysis: Upon Further Review: Analysis from Eagles Loss at Miami
• Story: Hokies to wear Pink for Coaches vs Cancer on Sunday vs BC
