UNC Tar Heels Edge Out Boston College in Overtime Thriller
The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team narrowly escaped with a 102-96 overtime victory over the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, January 25, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for UNC (13-8, 6-3 ACC), while Boston College (9-11, 1-8 ACC) extended its losing streak to six games.
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading leads throughout regulation. Boston College, despite being heavy underdogs, kept pace with the Tar Heels, thanks to strong performances from Donald Hand Jr., who scored a game-high 26 points, and Chad Venning, who added 12 points and 4 rebounds. The Eagles led by four with under a minute left in regulation, but UNC’s Seth Trimble tied the game with a clutch basket, forcing overtime.
In the extra period, UNC’s RJ Davis, who finished with 22 points, hit a crucial 3-pointer to give the Tar Heels a 94-91 lead. Hand Jr. responded with a 3-pointer of his own, but Trimble’s layup and Davis’ free throws sealed the victory for UNC. Trimble finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while freshman Ian Jackson added 19 points, including key baskets in the second half to keep the Tar Heels in the game.
The Tar Heels, who were favored by 19.5 points, struggled to pull away from the Eagles, who shot 55% from the field in the first half and maintained their composure despite trailing for much of the game. UNC’s inability to dominate a struggling Boston College team raised concerns about their readiness for a challenging stretch of ACC games, including matchups against Pitt, Duke, and Clemson.
The victory was crucial for UNC’s NCAA Tournament hopes, as they look to build momentum ahead of a grueling schedule. Boston College, meanwhile, remains near the bottom of the ACC standings, with just one conference win this season. The Eagles will look to regroup as they continue their search for a second ACC victory.
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