Boston College Women’s Basketball Heads South, Looking to Snap Skid Against Georgia Tech
After a record-setting offensive performance that still ended in defeat, Boston College women’s basketball hits the road this weekend, hoping to turn hot shooting into a much-needed win. The Eagles travel to Atlanta for a Sunday showdown with Georgia Tech, tipping off at 2 p.m., and while the record isn’t where they want it, there’s momentum building in some key areas.
Shooting the Lights Out, But Still Searching for a Win
Boston College is coming off a 106-84 loss to NC State on Thursday, but don’t let the score fool you-this team found something on the offensive end. The Eagles drained a program-record 16 three-pointers, the most by any team in an ACC game this season. That kind of perimeter firepower isn’t just a flash in the pan-it’s a sign of what this young group might be capable of when the shots are falling.
Freshman Jocelyne Grier was front and center in that effort. She poured in a career-high 23 points, knocking down five triples and grabbing a personal-best seven rebounds. It was a breakout performance that showed why she’s one of the top-scoring freshmen in ACC play with 109 points in conference action.
Erin Houpt added a season-high 18 points of her own, going 5-for-7 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Between Grier and Houpt, the duo combined for nine of BC’s 16 threes, and seven different players hit at least one from deep. That’s not just volume-it’s depth.
Teionni McDaniel added 14 points on 50 percent shooting, while Kaia Henderson came off the bench and dished out a career-best five assists. In total, the bench contributed a season-high 42 points, a major lift that could be crucial again on Sunday.
What’s at Stake
A win in Atlanta would mean more than just a number in the left-hand column. It would:
- Snap a 15-game losing streak
- Mark the Eagles’ first ACC win of the season
- Be their first road win at Georgia Tech since 2020
- Improve their record to 5-19
It’s a tall order, but the signs of growth are there-especially on the offensive end.
Players to Watch
Jocelyne Grier
Grier is finding her rhythm at just the right time.
She’s averaging 17.0 points and 4.3 rebounds over the last three games and leads the team in scoring for the month of January. Her ability to stretch the floor and score in bunches gives BC a legitimate scoring threat every time down the court.
Erin Houpt
Houpt is one of just four players nationwide shooting at least 40 percent from three and 90 percent from the free-throw line for her career.
She’s currently hitting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc-fifth among active players in the country. When she’s locked in, she’s as efficient as anyone in the ACC.
The Bench
BC’s reserves came alive last game, and if they can replicate that production, it could be a difference-maker against a physical Georgia Tech squad. Grier and McDaniel led the charge last time, and their continued development will be critical.
The Opponent: Georgia Tech
The Yellow Jackets are coming off a 94-70 loss to Syracuse, but they’ve shown flashes of strong play-especially when they control the glass and get to the free-throw line.
Jada Crashaw led the team in scoring off the bench with 16 points against Syracuse, while Brianna Turnage recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Turnage is Georgia Tech’s top rebounder, averaging 9.5 boards per game, and she’ll be a key figure in the paint.
Erica Moon dished out seven assists in that game, and Talayah Walker remains the Jackets’ go-to scorer, averaging 16.5 points per game while shooting a scorching 47.9 percent from three.
If BC wants to pull off the upset, they’ll need to keep Georgia Tech off the offensive glass-Tech averages 13 offensive boards in their ACC wins-and limit their trips to the free-throw line, where they average 22.8 attempts in conference victories.
Series Snapshot
Boston College trails the all-time series 9-17 but has gone 4-4 in the last eight meetings dating back to 2020. The last time the Eagles won in Atlanta?
That same year. If history is any indication, this matchup has the potential to be a close one.
What’s Next
After Sunday’s game, the Eagles return home to host Syracuse on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Conte Forum. But first, they’ll try to turn a record-setting shooting night into something even sweeter-a win.