After losing an overtime heartbreaker to the Virginia Tech Hokies on Wednesday, the Cavaliers of Virginia look to bounce back with a win at home against conference-foe Boston College. The ‘Hoos lost as the buzzer sounded when Virginia Tech’s Deron Washington laid up an off-balanced floater in the lane. Virginia’s Sean Singletary led the Cavs with a season high 34 points and career high 10 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Eagles of Boston College are flying high lately after crushing the Wake Forest Demon Deacons by 39, and beating Miami by 10 last week. The Eagles are 2nd in ACC standings after climbing to a 12-4 overall record and 3-0 in conference play. Boston College’s Tyrese Rice has been an absolute beast this season, averaging nearly 20 ppg, 4 rpg, and 5 apg, and his play will be essential if BC wants to take down the ‘Hoos in JPJ.
This matchup is really a toss-up. The Eagles are balanced on offense and feature three key players who average double figures in points per game. The Eagles are allowing a mere 67.0 points per game this season against opponents, while Virginia gives up about 70 points per game. The Cavs also have a balanced offense, as they have three key players who average double figures in points per game, combining for over 41 points per game. This game is all about who wants it more, as no team has any real advantage
The main key to this game for Virginia is to crash on the boards, on both offense and defense. The ‘Hoos are 2nd in the country in rebounding margin, and they need to prove they can do it against a good ACC team in Boston College. Also, if Virginia’s going to win this game, they need to have their big three play well. Key players Mamidi Diane and Adrian Joseph have all but disappeared lately and the Cavaliers cannot keep relying on Sean Singletary to carry his team to victories. The key for Boston College is to limit turnovers and hit open shots.
Game predictions: This game goes down to the wire, but Virginia prevails at home for their first ACC win of 2008.
Boston College 73 Virginia 77
Rice: 22 points, 5 rebs, 5 assists, stl
Singletary: 25 pts, 6 rebs, 7 assists
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