Boston College women’s basketball controls UMass Lowell at Conte Forum in decisive nonconference win

Game overview

Boston College’s women’s basketball team delivered a wire-to-wire performance in a 91–53 win over UMass Lowell at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill on Dec. 3, 2023. The result halted a three-game Boston College losing streak and moved the Eagles to 4–5 at the time.

Boston College set the tone early and maintained separation throughout, turning consistent half-court execution into a lopsided final margin. The Eagles’ 91 points marked their season high to that point and their highest single-game total since the 2021–22 season.

How the margin was built

The Eagles’ scoring pace was driven by efficient shooting across the lineup and steady pressure that limited UMass Lowell’s ability to string together extended runs. Boston College reached 91 points on 37 made field goals and connected on eight 3-pointers, keeping UMass Lowell’s defense stretched and forcing repeated rotations.

UMass Lowell, meanwhile, struggled to match the Eagles’ scoring rate and spent much of the afternoon playing from behind. With Boston College controlling the game’s rhythm and consistently converting possessions, the River Hawks were unable to close the gap as the contest progressed.

Key statistical indicators

• Final score: Boston College 91, UMass Lowell 53.

• Boston College led throughout the game.

• Boston College recorded 37 made field goals and eight made 3-pointers.

• The 91 points were Boston College’s season high at the time and its most since the 2021–22 season.

What it meant at the time

The win provided Boston College with a stabilizing nonconference result after a brief skid, while also offering a clear blueprint for how the Eagles could generate offense: balanced scoring pressure, perimeter shot-making, and sustained tempo control. For UMass Lowell, the afternoon underscored the difficulty of chasing the game against a high-major opponent once early separation is established.

Boston College’s performance was defined by a consistent lead, high-end scoring output, and sustained efficiency that prevented UMass Lowell from mounting a comeback.

Context and series notes

The matchup fits into a recent pattern of sizable Boston College victories in the series, including later results that also produced comfortable margins. In the most recent meeting between the programs, Boston College won 82–53 at Conte Forum on Nov. 9, 2025, as both teams opened the 2025–26 season.

While the teams compete in different conferences, the in-state pairing provides a recurring nonconference measuring stick, with games typically shaped by Boston College’s ability to dictate pace and generate scoring volume.