CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College men’s basketball team returned to the hardwood Sunday afternoon, defeating MIT 90-46 at Conte Forum. The Eagles had three different players score in double figures, led by Luke Hunger, who tallied a game-high 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting from 3-point range.
Colby Duggan posted 15 points courtesy of 5-for-10 shooting, all from beyond the arc. Žak Smrekar chipped in 11 points, while Armoni Zeigler added eight points off the bench.
Money Williams dished five assists to go along with six points and five rebounds. JB Frankel led all Eagles with six assists off the bench.
On defense, the Eagles held the visiting Engineers to 26.3% from the field, including just 16.7% from three. On the inside, Boston College dominated points in the paint, 24-14, and points off turnovers, 35-4.
FIRST HALF
- Luke Hunger sank back-to-back 3-pointers in the opening three minutes to launch an 11-1 game-opening run for Boston College.
- Money Williams stole the ball and threw down a fast-break dunk at the 16:30 mark to push the Eagles’ lead to 16-1.
- Colby Duggan hit a 3-pointer with 7:16 left in the period to extend BC’s advantage to 38-15.
- Jacob Furphy drilled a 3-pointer with 19 seconds remaining to send Boston College into halftime with a 52-27 lead.
- As a team, Boston College shot an efficient 48.1% from beyond the arc in the first half, knocking down 13 three-pointers on 27 attempts.
SECOND HALF
- Žak Smrekar recorded a steal and a fast-break dunk at the 17:37 mark to make it a 54-29 contest.
- Colby Duggan drained his fifth 3-pointer of the game with 16:06 remaining, stretching the cushion to 60-29.
- Armoni Zeigler completed a three-point play with a fast-break dunk and free throw to extend the advantage to 74-36 with 8:52 left.
- Jordan Ghee sank a 3-pointer with 2:14 remaining to bring the score to 88-44.
- BC’s defense held MIT to just 22.7% shooting from the field (5-of-22) while forcing 10 turnovers in the second half.
NOTES
- Luke Hunger scored a game-high 22 points, going 7-of-11 from the field and 6-of-9 behind the 3-point line in 21 minutes.
- Colby Duggan was the second-leading scorer with 15 points, converting 5-of-10 attempts from beyond the arc.
- Boston College hit 18 three-pointers on 43.9% shooting.
- The Eagles dished out 21 assists on 31 made field goals, led by JB Frankel with a game-high six.
- BC forced 21 turnovers and turned them into 35 points while recording 13 steals.
UP NEXT
- Boston College welcomes Wagner on Tuesday, November 3 to kick off the 2026-27 campaign. The Eagles and Seahawks will face off in Conte Forum at 7 p.m., with the game streaming live on ACCNX.
- The Nov. 3 season opener will mark the first time the two programs meet. It will also mark Boston College’s 249th overall series.
