Reggie Jackson Leads Boston College to 70-67 Win over Virginia

Strategic Insights -

Reggie Jackson's 3-pointer with 3:35 remaining gave him 1,001 points and helped Boston College overcome a struggling 3-point performance to defeat Virginia 70-67 on Wednesday night. Jackson led the Eagles with 16 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists despite playing with a sprained ankle. Joe Trapani added 18 points and six rebounds for Boston College, while Biko Paris scored 12 and Corey Raji had 10. The Eagles' victory marked their 14th win of the season and fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Key Takeaways:

  • Reggie Jackson became the 39th player in Boston College history to reach 1,000 points, doing so by making a key 3-pointer late in the game.
  • Jackson's 3-pointer from the left wing with 3:35 to play pushed BC ahead 61-58 and gave him 1,001 points, marking a milestone in his collegiate career.
  • The Eagles struggled from the 3-point line, shooting 6 of 21, but Jackson's clutch performance helped them overcome this adversity.
  • Boston College coach announced no injury update on Reggie Jackson, and he finished with16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
  • Joe Trapani led the Eagles with 18 points and six rebounds, while Biko Paris scored 12 and Corey Raji had 10 in the 14-5 record of Boston College.
  • Virginia's coach Tony Bennett mentioned that there are positives for his team despite the loss, stating that some players improved their performance.

Statistics:

  • Boston College shot 6 of 21 from beyond the arc.
  • Reggie Jackson had 16 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in the win.
  • Joe Trapani led the Eagles with 18 points and six rebounds.
  • Biko Paris contributed 12 points to Boston College's victory.
  • Corey Raji provided 10 points to the winning effort.
  • Virginia's Mustapha Farrakhan led with 14 points and seven assists.
  • KC Harrell had 13 points in the game.

Sources:

  • The Associated Press
  • Boston College Athletics
  • Virginia Cavaliers Athletics