Live Updates From Boston College Men's Basketball's Matchup With FDU

The Eagles return to the court after nearly two weeks off to face the Knights.

Boston College Men's Basketball (BCMBB) via X

CHESTNUT HILL Mass.— The Boston College Eagles (5-6) men’s basketball team is getting ready to take on the FDU Knights (3-8) at Conte Forum. 

The Eagles are coming off a 76-74 loss to the UMass Minutemen on Dec. 10 in the Hall of Fame Classic in Springfield, Mass. 

On the other side, FDU is coming off a 76-42 home win over the Lehman Lightning on Friday, its second win in its last three games. 

This will be the third all-time meeting between the two teams. In the series, Boston College is a perfect 2-0, with wins over FDU in the inaugural meeting 72-54 on Dec. 10, 1992, and 78-70 last season on Dec. 28, 2024, both at Conte Forum. 

The contest marks the second-to-last non-conference matchup for both teams. After the game, Boston College will host Le Moyne on Dec. 28 before hitting the road for its first ACC game of the season at Georgia Tech on Jan. 3. FDU will travel to Minnesota on Dec. 29 for a matchup and then opens NEC play on Jan. 2 at Mercyhurst.

Live Updates:

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• 0:00 | At halftime, FDU leads Boston College 33-25.

• 2:55 | FDU holds its advantage over Boston College 29-22, however the Eagles will have a chance to make it closer as FDU was called for a foul prior to the timeout.

• 4:52 | The Knights hold their lead over Boston College 29-20. The Eagles have been struggling to shoot, a problem that has plagued this team all season.

• 8:03 | FDU's hot streak continues as the team has gone on a 9-0 run to extend its lead to double digits 26-15.

• 11:55 | FDU has gained a lead over Boston College 14-11. In between media timeouts, the Knights have gone on a 6-1 run to go in front.

• 14:01 | Boston College leads FDU 10-8. Eagles guard Luka Toews has scored eight points for BC so far, two three-pointers and a jumper.

Pregame

• FDU's Starting 5: Joey Niesman, Raysean Johnson, Eric Parnell, Taeshaud Jackson, Cyril Martynov.

• Boston College's Starting 5: Fred Payne, Luka Toews, Donald Hand Jr., Aidan Shaw, Jayden Hastings.

• Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET.

How to Watch:

Who: Boston College Eagles and FDU Knights

When: Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

TV: ACCNX

Radio: WEEI 850 AM

Last Outing, FDU: The Knights earned a 76-42 home win over the Lehman Lightning on Friday. 

Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles suffered a 76-74 loss to the UMass Minutemen in the Hall of Fame Classic on Dec. 10 in Springfield, Mass. 

Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was last season on Dec. 28, 2024. Boston College defeated FDU 78-70 at Conte Forum. 

FDU Season Leaders: Points- Eric Parnell (10.9 avg.), Rebounds- Taeshaud Jackson (7.7 avg.), Assists- Joey Niesman (38), Steals- Joey Niesman (14), Blocks- Arthur Cox (6). 

Boston College Season Leaders: Points- Donald Hand Jr. (15.1 avg.), Rebounds- Aidan Shaw (7.5 avg.), Assists- Chase Forte (32), Steals- Chase Forte (14), Blocks- Aidan Shaw (17). 

FDU’s Next 5 Games: at Boston College (Dec. 22), at Minnesota (Dec. 29), at Mercyhurst (Jan. 2), at Saint Francis (Jan. 4), vs. Chicago State (Jan. 8). 

Boston College’s Next 5 Games: vs. FDU (Dec. 22), vs. Le Moyne (Dec. 28), at Georgia Tech (Jan. 3), vs. NC State (Jan. 6), at Louisville (Jan. 10).