When Boston College trotted onto the court at Conte Forum last night for its Atlantic Coast Conference meeting with Duke, the Eagles were greeted by a sold-out crowd, with more students in the stands than at any home game this season.
The added support helped for the first 3:39 as BC made its first five shots and took a 13-7 lead. Visions of the Eagles' upset of Florida State danced in the heads of BC fans among the 8,606 who filled the place for the first time this season.
The added support helped for the first 3:39 as BC made its first five shots and took a 13-7 lead. Visions of the Eagles' upset of Florida State danced in the heads of BC fans among the 8,606 who filled the place for the first time this season.
Duke's Hall of Fame coach, Mike Krzyzewski, had some concerns.
"We respect them,'' said Coach K. "We came in here respecting Boston College, which we should. One of the huge wins of all the conference games was their win against Florida State. Florida State could go to the Final Four. And they beat them. I watched about eight of their games. This game worried me so much. These kids can beat us. I wasn't telling myself fairy tales or anything like that.''