Ernest Shelton, Zak Smrekar guide Boston College to 67-55 victory over New Hampshire

BOSTON -- — Ernest Shelton scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half and freshman Zak Smrekar finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double to guide Boston College to a 67-55 victory over New Hampshire on Sunday.

Shelton sank 6 of 10 shots, including 5 of 9 from 3-point range, for the Eagles (4-0). Smrekar made 6 of 14 shots with a 3-pointer and added four assists.

Armoni Zeigler pitched in with 14 points, six rebounds and six assists for Boston College, while reserve Jacob Furphy scored 10 on 3-for-13 shooting — 2 of 7 from distance. Money Williams, BC's star guard, missed the game due to an injury suffered in the second half of Tuesday's game against UMES.

Drew McKenna paced the Wildcats (3-2) with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Ryan Zan, Myles Blackley and Tyler Bike all made 3-pointers in a game-opening 13-2 run for New Hampshire.

Shelton's 3-pointer ignited a 15-3 run by Boston College that Smrekar finished with a three-point play and the Eagles took their first lead at 17-16 with 8:13 remaining before halftime.

Shelton hit a 3-pointer to snap a 23-all tie and had 14 points by halftime as Boston College took a 31-28 lead into the break.

The Eagles never trailed in the second half and pushed their lead to double digits on Furphy's jumper with 14:13 remaining.

Both teams shot under 40% from the floor and BC's biggest advantage came in the paint where it outscored New Hampshire 32-22.

Up next

New Hampshire: At Stonehill on Wednesday.

Boston College: At Harvard on Wednesday.

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