Men's College Basketball
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Clemson at Boston College
When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

No. 11 Clemson will attempt to tie the program's record for regular-season victories when it faces Boston College on Wednesday in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

The Tigers (24-5, 16-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) collected their latest victory on Saturday when they overcame a 10-point deficit and extended their winning streak to six games by beating host Virginia 71-58. The 1986-87 Clemson team finished the regular season with a 25-6 record.

The Tigers beat Virginia despite shooting 1 of 10 on 3-point attempts.

"That's why we're having a good season is we've won a lot of different ways," Clemson coach Brad Brownell said. "We've won a couple games where we've had to score it inside or score it from two, and obviously we've had games where we make 14 3s. Usually we're a good 3-point shooting team.

"That's part of what makes us good is we can do both. Some teams have trouble with that."

Following Wednesday's contest, Clemson will conclude its regular-season schedule with a home game against Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Boston College (12-17, 4-14) was eliminated from ACC tournament contention following Saturday's 82-71 loss to Cal. Fifteen of the 18 teams in the ACC advance to the conference tournament.

The Eagles rank 15th among ACC teams in scoring offense (70.6 ppg) and 14th in scoring defense (75.1), but BC coach Earl Grant said nothing has prevented BC from winning this season more than turnovers. The Eagles are averaging 12.0 turnovers per game and rank 16th among ACC teams in turnover margin (-1.38).

"We just can't turn it over," Grant said. "Take good shots and take care of the basketball."

BC enters Wednesday's matchup on a two-game losing streak, but the Eagles are 9-7 in home games this season.

Donald Hand Jr. is averaging a team-high 16.3 points per game, and is also the Eagles' leading rebounder (6.2). Chad Venning, a 6-foot-9, 270-pound forward, is the only other BC player scoring in double figures (12.5).

"(Venning) has been a big part of our offense," Grant said. "We really try to get him the ball. He's been really good for us. He's a really good player in this league in terms of his field-goal percentage and his ability to score around the basket."

BC will wrap up the regular season Saturday with a game at Pittsburgh.

Clemson is fifth among ACC teams in scoring offense (77.4) and second in scoring defense (66.2). Four Clemson players are averaging at least 11 points per contest: Chase Hunter (16.3), Ian Schieffelin (13.1), Viktor Lakhin (11.5) and Jaeden Zackery (11.0). Schieffelin is the ACC's No. 3 rebounder (9.5). Zackery, who transferred to Clemson from BC following last season, has started in each of Clemson's 29 games.

Clemson has played well away from home this season. The Tigers are 8-3 in road games, and 2-0 in games played on a neutral court.

"Having an older group, there's no question that that's part of why we're doing so well on the road," Brownell said. "The guys are excited about these challenges. They've been in these types of buildings."

--Field Level Media

Stats and Records
Team Comparison
  W/L Strk Home Away Neutral Day Night Conf
Clemson 24-5 W6 14-2 8-3 2-0 10-2 14-3 16-2
Boston College 12-17 L2 9-7 0-9 3-1 5-8 7-9 4-14
Last Meeting
Clemson Boston College
Date Away Home Pts Reb FG% Pts Reb FG%
3/13/24 BC 76 CLEM 55 55 26 35.2 76 39 43.1
Player Stats
Previous Matchup
Points Player Total FG% FTM
Clemson P. Hall 21 57.1 4
Boston College C. Harris Jr. 27 45.5 2
Rebounds Player Total Off Def
Clemson J. Girard III 7 0 7
Boston College Q. Post 8 1 7
Assists Player  
Clemson I. Schieffelin 4
Boston College Q. Post 7
Season
Points Player Total FG% FTM
Clemson C. Hunter 474 47.5 88
Boston College D. Hand Jr. 473 39.0 132
Rebounds Player Total Off Def
Clemson I. Schieffelin 277 87 190
Boston College D. Hand Jr. 181 28 153
Assists Player  
Clemson J. Zackery 96
Boston College J. Beadle 60
Quickchart Matchup
blue bar Clemson Off vs  red bar Boston College Defense
blue bar 77.4 Points For
red bar 75.1 Points Against
blue bar 47.0 FG%
red bar 45.2 FG%
blue bar 32.2 Reb
red bar 32.2 Reb
red bar Boston College Off vs  blue bar Clemson Defense
red bar 70.6 Points For
blue bar 66.2 Points Against
red bar 43.3 FG%
blue bar 42.9 FG%
red bar 31.6 Reb
blue bar 29.6 Reb