Boston College Eagles at Rhode Island Rams
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Mitchell blocks 8 shots, URI wins defensive battle with BC
The teams combined to make nine field goals in the second half — and BC made just 14 baskets in the game, shooting 25%.
Mitchell led the defensive effort for Rhode Island, finishing two blocks shy of the program record. His brother, Makhi Mitchell, helped on the offensive end with 10 points for Rhode Island (3-0).
It was a game of runs in the first half. Rhode Island scored the opening eight points, Boston College answered with 10 straight and the Rams scored the next nine for a 17-10 lead. Rhode Island led 35-26 at the break behind nine points from Makhi Mitchell. Quinten Post also had a team-high nine points for BC at the break.
T.J. Bickerstaff scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for Boston College (3-1), which lost for the first time under coach Earl Grant. DeMarr Langford Jr., averaging 17.3 points per game, was held to two points on 1-of-8 shooting and Makai Ashton-Langford, 13.0 points, scored five points.
Both teams will travel to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the Sunshine Slam this weekend. URI faces Tulsa in the opening round on Saturday, while BC goes against Utah.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 49 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 49 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:11 | Malik Martin Steal. | 49 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:11 | T.J. Bickerstaff Turnover. | 49 - 57 |
| 2nd 0:13 | T.J. Bickerstaff Offensive Rebound. | 49 - 57 |
Statistics
 BC |
 URI |
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|---|---|---|
| 14-56 | FG | 19-43 |
| 25 | Field Goal % | 44 |
| 3-12 | 3PT | 6-16 |
| 25 | Three Point % | 38 |
| 18-24 | FT | 13-20 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 65 |
| 42 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 19 | Offensive Rebounds | 5 |
| 23 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 9 | Assists | 16 |
| 7 | Steals | 8 |
| 4 | Blocks | 13 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Off Turnovers | 8 |
| 8 | Fast Break Points | 13 |
| 20 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 18 | Fouls | 22 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 15 |
Game Information
Location: Kingston, RI
Attendance: 5,421 | Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 17-1 | - | 30-2 |
| Virginia | 15-3 | 2 | 29-4 |
| Miami | 13-5 | 4 | 25-8 |
| North Carolina | 12-6 | 5 | 24-8 |
| Clemson | 12-6 | 5 | 24-9 |
| Louisville | 11-7 | 6 | 23-10 |
| NC State | 10-8 | 7 | 20-13 |
| Florida State | 10-8 | 7 | 18-15 |
| California | 9-9 | 8 | 21-11 |
| Stanford | 9-9 | 8 | 20-12 |
| SMU | 8-10 | 9 | 20-13 |
| Virginia Tech | 8-10 | 9 | 19-13 |
| Wake Forest | 7-11 | 10 | 17-16 |
| Syracuse | 6-12 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-13 | 12 | 13-20 |
| Notre Dame | 4-14 | 13 | 13-18 |
| Boston College | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-16 | 15 | 11-20 |
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 28-4 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 25-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 22-10 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 22-10 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-9 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |