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Boston College Ends Road Drought With 76–71 Win at Temple

A double-double from Donald Hand Jr. powered a defense-first win despite recent shooting woes.

Overview

  • Donald Hand Jr. posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, with Boden Kapke and Fred Payne adding 17 apiece as the Eagles moved to 2-2.
  • Boston College secured its first road victory since March 2024, handing Temple its first loss to drop the Owls to 2-1.
  • The Eagles authored 10-0 runs in each half, built a 13-point lead late, and closed it out at the line after a Temple surge.
  • Boston College shot 29.6% from three (8 of 27) after early-season struggles, recorded 13 blocks, and gained a 25-15 bench scoring edge.
  • Derrian Ford led Temple with 18 points, Gavin Griffiths hit four second-half threes for 16, and the Owls never led after falling behind 7-6.