The Boston College men’s basketball team returns to the floor at Conte Forum this Sunday, Nov. 15, to face off against New Hampshire. Tipoff for the matinee matchup is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., with broadcast coverage available via ACC Network Extra.
The Eagles enter the contest riding a wave of momentum after securing their third victory on Tuesday, an 82-54 win over Maryland Eastern Shore. This upcoming game marks the 34th all-time meeting between Boston College and the Wildcats. While the Eagles maintain a historical edge with a 26-7 record, they will be looking to avenge a narrow 74-71 overtime loss suffered during their last encounter on Dec. 6, 2022.
Boston College has established itself as a defensive force early in the 2026-27 campaign. Through the first three games, the team ranks third nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 53.0 points per contest. Opponents have struggled to find their rhythm against the Eagles, shooting only 36.8% from the field and 24.4% from beyond the arc.
Freshman wing Žak Smrekar’s rapid development has driven much of the team’s early success. He has emerged as a consistent offensive threat, reaching double figures in all three games this season. Smrekar enters Sunday’s play averaging 13.3 points and 32.9 minutes per game, the second-highest marks on the roster. His performance against Maryland Eastern Shore, where he tallied a career-high 16 points, showed his growing comfort in the collegiate rotation.
The Eagles have also benefited from a highly productive bench unit. Reserves Brandon Benjamin and Armoni Zeigler have accounted for nearly 84% of the minutes allocated to the bench through the first two games. Benjamin has been particularly efficient, leading the team in rebounding (8.0) and field goal percentage (81.8). Meanwhile, Zeigler has provided a disruptive presence on the perimeter, ranking 22nd in the nation with an average of 3.0 steals per game.
The Eagles’ bench production has been a key storyline in the opening weeks of the season, with key contributors making an immediate impact in limited minutes.
Beyond their defensive intensity, the Eagles have excelled at the charity stripe. The team is currently converting free throws at an 88% clip, which ranks fourth in the NCAA. Money Williams has been a central figure in this success, tied for 10th in the country with 29 made free throws on 34 attempts.
Following Sunday’s game at Conte Forum, the team will turn its attention to its first road environment of the season. The Eagles are scheduled to travel across the Charles River on Wednesday, Nov. 18, to face Harvard.
Tipoff for that contest is set for 8:00 p.m., with the game streaming live on ESPN+. Boston College holds a 37-16 all-time record against the Crimson, including a 73-60 victory in their most recent meeting on Nov. 26, 2025.
