Official Site of the Eagles · Nov 21, 2021
Late Second Half Fight Falls Just Short vs. Utah, 68-61
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Jaeden Zackery led all scorers with 15 points, while Makai Ashton-Langford added 11 as Boston College dropped a 68-61 decision to Utah in the Sunshine Slam on Saturday night. Utah's Riley Battin hit four straight free throws in the final 14 seconds of the game, allowing the Utes to hold on for the win.
DeMarr Langford Jr. hit a jumper with :24 left to pull the Eagles within three, 64-61, but Battin stole the ball with :08 left to end the Boston College threat.
Branden Carlson and David Jenkins, Jr. each scored 13 points and Battin added five assists to his seven points for the Utes (4-0). Utah converted 12 of 13 free throws and were 25 of 54 from the field (46.3%).