Post's double-double powers Boston College past Fairfield 89-70 in season opener
Devin McGlockton denies Fairfield with a filthy block
Devin McGlockton elevates for an impressive block to deny Fairfield a basket.
BOSTON -- — Quinten Post scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Boston College to an 89-70 win over Fairfield in the season-opening game for both programs Monday night.
Post was 11 of 14 from the field, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, for his eighth career 20-plus-point game. Post's previous high was a 29-point performance against Notre Dame last season.
Jaeden Zackery added 11 points for the Eagles, who improved to 72-20 in season-opening games. BC shot 49% overall and made 11 3-pointers.
Brycen Goodine led the Stags with 22 points. Michael Rogan finished with 18 and Peyton Smith had 12 for Fairfield, which fell to 11-29 all-time against Boston College.
The Eagles opened the second half with a 24-10 run in the first 9:06 to extend their lead to 70-44. In that stretch, Zackery converted two layups and knocked down a jumper while Post made two 3s and a jumper. Guard Claudell Harris Jr. added two layups and a free throw in the stretch.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Jerry Heater
- Chase Shaw
2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marist | 2-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Quinnipiac | 2-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Merrimack | 2-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 1-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Manhattan | 1-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Niagara | 1-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Fairfield | 1-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Siena | 1-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Sacred Heart | 1-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
| Iona | 1-1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| Saint Peter's | 0-2 | 2 | 4-5 |
| Rider | 0-2 | 2 | 4-7 |
| Canisius | 0-2 | 2 | 0-12 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| SMU | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Stanford | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Clemson | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wake Forest | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| NC State | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| North Carolina | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Florida State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Boston College | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| California | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Louisville | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Virginia | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Syracuse | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Miami | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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