Wake Forest Tops Boston College 72-66 in ACC Opener

Wake Forest secured a victory over Boston College, winning 72-66 in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener. Cameron Hildreth led Wake Forest with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while the team capitalized on free throws, converting 14 of 18 attempts. Boston College struggled offensively, shooting only 36.8% from the field, despite Elijah Strong scoring 18 points. The Eagles had a poor shooting night from beyond the arc, continuing a trend from their previous games. Coach Earl Grant emphasized the need for improvement following a recent blowout loss to South Carolina. The game highlighted both teams' challenges in maintaining offensive consistency as they navigate the early season.