Aidan Shaw’s last-second putback lifts Boston College past Wake Forest 68-67 at Conte Forum
Boston College ends eight-game skid on a final possession decided at the rim
Boston College snapped an eight-game losing streak on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, beating Wake Forest 68-67 at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill on a putback by forward Aidan Shaw with 0.5 seconds left.
The decisive play came after Wake Forest guard Juke Harris drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 18 seconds remaining to put the Demon Deacons in front 67-66. Boston College’s final trip ended with a missed attempt in the lane by Fred Payne, but Shaw was positioned to collect the rebound and score at the buzzer window. On the ensuing inbounds play, Boston College intercepted the pass to seal the outcome.
Harris’ 38 points nearly carried Wake Forest through a second-half swing
Harris delivered a career-high 38 points, accounting for more than half of Wake Forest’s total and keeping the visitors in contention after Boston College seized control early in the second half. Harris hit 6 of 12 from 3-point range and made two 3-pointers in the final 25 seconds as Wake Forest erased a late deficit and briefly moved ahead.
Wake Forest led 29-22 at halftime behind 19 first-half points from Harris. Boston College’s perimeter shooting struggled before the break, including a 1-for-15 start from 3-point range, and the Eagles went to halftime down seven after an 11-0 Wake Forest run helped create separation.
Boston College’s 14-1 burst after halftime flipped the game
Boston College’s response came immediately after intermission. The Eagles opened the second half with a 14-1 run and moved in front 36-30 when Payne knocked down a 3-pointer with 15:59 left. The surge turned a seven-point deficit into momentum that carried Boston College to an 11-point advantage later in the half.
Payne finished with 23 points to lead Boston College. Boden Kapke posted 13 points and 10 rebounds, providing interior production that steadied the Eagles during Wake Forest’s late comeback. Shaw added 11 points and seven rebounds in addition to the game-winning basket.
Key availability and late-game factors
Wake Forest point guard Nate Calmese left in the first half after rolling his left ankle, limiting the Demon Deacons’ ball-handling options as the game tightened.
Boston College guard Donald Hand returned after missing three games with a leg injury, scoring five points in the first half but not returning after halftime.
Final score: Boston College 68, Wake Forest 67 (Wake Forest led 29-22 at halftime).
The win moved Boston College to 10-18 overall and 3-12 in ACC play. Wake Forest fell to 14-14 overall and 5-10 in conference action.