CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Sunday's win over Pittsburgh all started with a made basket by Boston College.
By itself, that statement is pretty obvious. Basketball teams have to score more points than their opponent, so the idea of beating a team logically starts with a converted jump shot or layup. A 3-pointer or dunk might add a little flair to the drama, but the sport's entire premise is predicated on literally putting a ball through a basket.
But BC's win over the Panthers never started with a basket made after the opening tipoff of their snow-delayed game.