Final Score: Boston College 82, Columbia 73
Boston College played a good offensive game tonight and was able to escape a pesky Columbia team that took a lead in the second half. A balanced scoring attack, led by Wynston Tabbs, Ky Bowman, and Nik Popovic, made up for the Eagles’ awful pick-and-roll defense that gave up more than a few lay-ups on slips to the rim. Freshmen Jairus Hamilton and Chris Herren also gave good minutes in a game where Jordan Chatman was sidelined with an injury.
Going forward, the Eagles need to defend better, particularly the backside help against the pick and roll.