Boston College Women’s Basketball Narrowly Defeated by Pitt in Thriller

Boston College women’s basketball put up a fight, but came up just short against the University of Pittsburgh. The Eagles dropped a nail-biter, 64-61, at Conte Forum.

They battled until the end, but couldn’t hang onto their lead in the final minutes. That leaves their record at 4-13 overall and 0-4 in the ACC.

Pitt, meanwhile, improved to 8-9 overall and 1-3 in league play. The game had wild swings and a finish that kept everyone guessing until the last seconds.

Game Overview: A Battle of Runs

Momentum kept flipping back and forth. The Eagles started hot, especially with Teionni McDaniel dropping seven straight points to help them jump ahead 16-7 by the end of the first quarter.

The defense was locked in, holding Pitt to just 27.3 percent shooting and forcing seven turnovers. It looked like Boston College might control things early.

Second Quarter: Panthers’ Response

But then everything changed in the second quarter. Pittsburgh suddenly caught fire, shooting 56.3 percent and draining six of nine from deep.

That surge gave the Panthers a 25-19 lead. Layups from McDaniel and Ava McGee kept it close, but Pitt finished the half on a 10-3 run and led 35-26 at the break.

Third Quarter: Eagles’ Comeback

Boston College came out swinging in the third. Down nine, they stormed back with a 20-2 run that lasted nearly seven minutes.

Lily Carmody took over, scoring nine of her team-high 12 points in that stretch. The Eagles outscored Pitt 27-6 in the quarter and hit nearly every shot they took—76.9 percent, to be exact.

Suddenly, they led 53-41 heading into the fourth. The energy in the building was electric.

Fourth Quarter: Panthers’ Dramatic Finish

Early in the fourth, Boston College held a 14-point lead. But then the wheels came off.

Pittsburgh ripped off a 20-0 run, going 7-for-13 from the field and knocking down seven free throws. The Eagles just couldn’t get their offense going when it mattered most.

That run flipped the script and put Pitt back on top for good.

Key Performances

Several Eagles stood out in this gritty game:

• Lily Carmody: All 12 points came in the second half. She shot 4-of-8, grabbed three boards, and handed out four assists.
• Teionni McDaniel: Put up 11 points, setting the tone early.
• Ava McGee: Scored 10, making key plays on offense.
• Amirah Anderson: Added 10 points off the bench. Always love to see that spark.
• Kayla Rolph: Pulled down a team-high nine rebounds and chipped in with five points.
• Athena Tomlinson: Dished out five assists in 29 minutes, only turning it over twice.

Team Statistics

Even in defeat, Boston College showed some real strengths:

• Points off Turnovers: 23 points off turnovers. They really made those defensive plays count.
• Transition Points: Outscored Pitt 17-4 on the break. Speed and hustle were on full display.

Looking Ahead

Boston College will try to bounce back against Notre Dame. That game tips off Thursday at 6 p.m. in South Bend.

If they can keep up the defensive pressure and find a little more consistency on offense, maybe they’ll grab that elusive ACC win. It’s hard to say, but you never know—this team has fight.

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Conclusion

That narrow loss to Pittsburgh stung for the Boston College women’s basketball team. Still, you could see their potential and grit all over the court.