 |
|
 |
||
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|||
Macon MFA 1805 A N Missouri St Macon, MO 63552 660-385-5753 Shelbina MFA 215 W Maple St Shelbina, MO 63468 573-588-4140 CLICK - MFA CONNECT |
|
Printable Page
11/03 20:18 CST Luke Murray's Boston College era opens with 76-50 win over
Wagner
Luke Murray's Boston College era opens with 76-50 win over Wagner
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%.
Up next Boston College: Hosts UMass on Friday. Wagner: At No. 14 Miami this Friday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full men's basketball coverage here
Up next Boston College: Hosts UMass on Friday. Wagner: At No. 14 Miami this Friday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here, visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full men's basketball coverage here
