CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) Money Williams scored 22 points, and Armoni Zeigler added 14 as Boston College opened the Luke Murray era with a 76-50 win over Wagner on Tuesday night.
Murray, a former UConn assistant who helped the Huskies win back-to-back national championships, made his debut as Boston College’s head coach after replacing Earl Grant.
The Eagles took control midway through the first half. Boston College led 21-14 before scoring 11 straight points, with Zeigler and Brandon Benjamin helping push the advantage to 32-14.
Boston College carried a 38-23 lead into halftime and kept Wagner at a comfortable distance throughout the second half. The Seahawks cut the deficit to 50-38 with 10:05 remaining, but the Eagles answered and pulled away again.
Williams shot 5 of 11 from the field and made 11 of 15 free throws while adding five rebounds and four assists. Zeigler made 6 of 9 shots and added four rebounds.
Zak Smrekar finished with 12 points and three assists, while Benjamin had eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds for BC.
Kareem Watson led Wagner with 13 points, while Taj Bryant and Cam Estevez each scored 10.
Boston College shot 49% from the field and held Wagner to 30%.
Boston College: Hosts UMass on Friday.
Wagner: At No. 14 Miami this Friday.
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