Boston College will take on a struggling UNC squad tomorrow afternoon. The Eagles travel to Chapel Hill having lost their last 5 games. The Tar Heels are looking to end a losing streak of their own having lost their last two against Wake Forest and Stanford.
Who: Boston College Eagles (9-10) vs. North Carolina (12-8)
Where: Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
When: Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Tip-off Time: 2:15 PM EST
How to Watch: This game will be available to watch on The CW.
North Carolina was the 9th ranked team in the country according to the preseason AP Poll and have underperformed so far. They currently sit at 12-8 on the year and 5-3 in ACC play. The Tar Heels had a tough Maui Invitational losing all 3 games to Dayton, Auburn, and Michigan State. They have been less than stellar the remainder of the year losing to Alabama, Kansas, Florida, and Louisville to name a few. The Tar Heels have yet to beat a ranked team this season, which is not something anyone expected 20 games into the year.
RJ Davis is the engine that makes the Hells go. Davis was the Jerry West Player of the year, given to the nation’s best shooting guard, the ACC Player of the Year, and a consensus First Team All-American last season. This year Davis is averaging 17.5 points per game which leads the Tar Heels and ranks 7th in the conference. Davis’ supporting cast consists of Sophomore Elliot Cadeau, Junior Seth Trimble, and Freshman Ian Jackson. Cadeau has had a rough start to his career. He was a highly touted recruit who struggled shooting all of last season. His shot has improved this year as he is averaging just over 10 points per game and is shooting about 30% from the 3 points range compared to 18% last season. Trimble has averaged 12 points this season and missed 3 games with an upper-body injury sustained around New Years. Trimble has made a big step forward from last year when he only average 5 points per game. Jackson has been the second leading scorer for the Tar Heels, but he also missed a few games earlier in the season. Jackson is averaging just shy of 15 points per game.
North Carolina has definitely underperformed so far this season, but they still have RJ Davis, who will be a tough match up for the Eagles. Boston College is currently second to last in the ACC standings and will need to play one of their best games of the year to compete with the Tar Heels in the Dean Dome. Coach Grant will need to find a way to slow down Davis and company and play better team defense. North Carolina is known for getting up and down the floor, so hopefully the Eagles can keep pace come tomorrow afternoon.