The Boston College Eagles men’s basketball team faced a tough defeat against the Davidson Wildcats in the opening round of the Charleston Classic on March 15, 2024. The Eagles, now sitting at a record of 3-4, lost the contest with a final score of 59-49, as Davidson improved to 6-0 for the season.
Boston College started the game with a promising momentum, quickly establishing a 12-7 lead after making five of its first seven shots. However, the Wildcats responded effectively, launching a 16-6 run that shifted the momentum in their favor. By the time the first half concluded, Davidson held a narrow 33-31 lead.
Despite shooting a solid 50% (13-of-26) from the floor in the first half, the Eagles struggled with their three-point shooting, converting only 25% (2-of-8) of their attempts. They managed to make three free throws out of four attempts. In contrast, Davidson shot 44% (11-of-25) overall and performed better from the free-throw line, making seven of ten attempts.
Heading into the second half, Davidson continued to build on its lead, going up 40-36 within the first four minutes. Both teams started the second half with solid shooting, but the Wildcats maintained a higher shot volume, attempting five shots to Boston College’s three.
A significant turning point occurred midway through the second half, as both teams entered a scoring drought. Davidson’s Josh Scovens ended a four-minute stretch without points with a layup, while Boston College experienced nearly five minutes of stagnation, broken only by a layup from Boden Kapke.
With just over five minutes remaining, Davidson embarked on an 11-5 run, extending its lead to 55-44 and securing their position for the remainder of the game. Boston College struggled offensively in the second half, shooting only 26.1% (6-of-23) from the field and a disappointing 7.7% (1-of-13) from three-point range.
Guard Donald Hand Jr. led the Eagles in scoring with 14 points, while Scovens topped the Wildcats with 12 points. Notably, 12 of Hand Jr.’s points came during the first half, demonstrating his early impact on the game.
Looking ahead, Boston College will face Tulane in the consolation game on Sunday night at 6:30 p.m. ET, which will be broadcast on ESPN2. Meanwhile, Davidson will compete against Utah State in the championship game at 9 p.m. on the same network.
This match highlighted both the potential and the challenges facing the Eagles as they navigate through the early part of the season.
