Boston College Eagles vs Virginia Cavaliers Box Score on Dec 30, 2017

The Sports Xchange
Dec 30, 2017

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Ty Jerome dropped in a career-high 31 points to lead No. 9 Virginia past Boston College 59-58 Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena.

Virginia (12-1, 1-0 in ACC) stopped Boston College (10-4, 1-1) twice in the game's final five seconds as a clock malfunction gave the Eagles two opportunities to win the game.

Guard Jerome Robinson scored 29 points to lead Boston College as the Eagles' bid to upset a second top-10 ACC team came up just short after beating then-No. 1 Duke in their ACC opener.

Virginia couldn't push its lead above eight as the Cavaliers shot 35.7 percent for the game. Sophomore Kyle Guy joined Jerome in double figures with 11 points. Senior Isaiah Wilkins scored eight points while pulling down 14 rebounds and blocking four shots.

Each team started off hot from the field as Boston College gained an early advantage before Virginia led by as many as eight in the first half.

The Cavaliers shot 43.3 percent for the half and were led by Jerome, who scored 12 points.

Virginia took a 30-25 lead into the halftime break.

The Cavaliers will continue ACC play Wednesday night when they travel to take on in-state rival Virginia Tech. Boston College will host Clemson, also on Wednesday.

NOTES: Coach Tony Bennett picked up his 200th win at Virginia. ... Boston College G Ky Bowman is the only player in the country to average at least 16.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. Bowman scored just five points and was 2 of 10 from the field. ... Cavaliers G Ty Jerome scored in double figures for the third straight game after failing to do so in his previous five.