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Published 00:15, February the 8th, 2010
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BC’s Al Skinner BC’s Al Skinner
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BC still looking for that big win

Boston College’s men’s basketball game against No. 10 Duke on Saturday had all the makings of a classic ACC upset: A loud, packed house, and an underdog needing a win in the worst way.

Too bad nobody told Jon Scheyer.

The Duke point guard poured in 21 points, including two clutch free-throws down the stretch, as the Blue Devils held off the Eagles 66-63.

A visibly drained Al Skinner swallowed another disappointing loss in a season where the Eagles (12-11, 3-6 ACC) just can’t find that key result to put them on the ACC map.  

“We had our opportunities,” the BC coach said. “We had to make some shots, and we just didn’t make those shots.”

There’s something to be said for Skinner’s frustration. Near the bottom of the conference standings, the Eagles can’t afford to let potential signature victories slip away.

“We haven’t put ourselves in a position for the postseason,” said Skinner. “We need to get some wins.”

KADE KRICHKO
sports@metro.us
 
 
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