Boston College Women’s Basketball Season Opener vs. Lafayette

The Basics

The Boston College Eagles women's basketball team will tip off their 2022-23 season on Monday, November 7th, when they host the Lafayette Leopards at Conte Forum. The game is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET and will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra.

The Eagles are coming off a disappointing 2021-22 season, in which they finished with a record of 12-19 (4-14 ACC). They missed out on the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year and lost in the first round of the ACC Tournament.

Lafayette finished with a record of 13-16 (8-10 Patriot League) last season and lost in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals. They are led by senior guard Makayla Andrews, who averaged 15.4 points per game last season.

The Matchup

The Eagles are a slight favorite in this matchup, but the Leopards should not be taken lightly. Lafayette has a veteran team led by Andrews, and they are coming off a strong season in the Patriot League.

The Eagles will need to be strong on defense in this game. Lafayette is a good shooting team, and they can score in bunches. The Eagles will also need to control the tempo of the game. If they can slow the game down and make Lafayette play at their pace, they will have a good chance of winning.

Prediction

The Eagles are the more talented team, but the Leopards are a tough opponent. I expect a close game, but I think the Eagles will ultimately pull away in the second half. Boston College 75, Lafayette 65.