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Miami basketball hopes to start winning streak at Boston College: Game information

By Alan Rubenstein

Dec 19, 2020; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Dolphins guard Kevion Nolan (3) shoots the ball between Miami Hurricanes forward Matt Cross (33) and guard Isaiah Wong (2) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Dolphins guard Kevion Nolan (3) shoots the ball between Miami Hurricanes forward Matt Cross (33) and guard Isaiah Wong (2) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Coming off its first ACC win of the season, the Miami basketball team travels to Boston College on Tuesday night.

After a 64-59 victory on Saturday at North Carolina State, the Miami basketball team will hope to earn its first ACC winning streak of the season on Tuesday night at Boston College. Miami earned its first ACC victory of the 2020-21 season against the Wolfpack on Saturday. Boston College is 2-9 overall, 0-5 in the ACC this season.

Prior to the victory over North Carolina State, the Miami basketball team lost to Virginia Tech, Clemson and North Carolina by five points total in the three previous games. Miami travels to Chestnut Hill 5-5 overall and 1-4 in the ACC. Miami hopes to have point guard Chris Lykes back on Tuesday against the Eagles.

Lykes has missed the last nine games for Miami. Head coach Jim Larranaga said that starting guard Kameron McGusty who has missed five of the previous six games will continue to be out though at least Boston College. Miami hosts Louisville on Saturday. Lykes has been out with a severely sprained ankle.

Boston College enters the game Tuesday night with four straight losses and defeats in eight of its last nine after beginning the season 1-1. The Eagles are led by guard Wynston Tabbs who is averaging 13.3 points per game and shooting 40.7 percent on threes and 81.7 percent from the free-throw line.

"Game InformationGAME 11 | JAN. 12, 2021 • 7 P.M. ET • CHESTNUT HILL, MASS.Miami Hurricanes (5-5, 1-4 ACC)Head Coach: Jim Larrañaga (Providence, 1971)Record at UM: 195-118 (10th season), Career Record: 665-452 (37th season)Boston College Eagles (2-9, 0-5 ACC)Head Coach: Jim Christian (Rhode Island, 1988)Record at BC: 77-128 (seventh season), Career Record: 319-272 (19th season)SERIES HISTORYAll-Time: 25-26 (24-26 since rebirth) | Home: 14-11 | Away: 10-13 | Neutral: 1-2 | Coach L: 12-2 (12-2 at UM)Streak: Won 1 | Last Meeting: 85-58 home win (Feb. 12, 2020) | First Meeting: 72-69 road win (Dec. 4, 1962Information courtesy of MiamiHurricanes.Com"

Miami has played Boston College more than any other program but Florida State. The Hurricanes have dominated the series over the last 10 years with a 14-2 advantage. Twelve of those victories have come under current head coach Jim Larranaga. Miami dominated the Eagles in an 85-58 victory last season.

Boston College won the last meeting in Chestnut Hill 64-57 two seasons ago. Isaiah Wong is off to an outstanding start to the season for Miami averaging 17.5 PPG and 6.0 rebounds. After his only single-digit game of the season against North Carolina, Wong bounced back with 25 points against North Carolina State.

"BROADCAST INFORMATIONTelevision: RSN • Play-by-Play: Evan Lepler • Color: Mike Gminski | ESPN.com/watchRadio: WQAM 560 AM • Joe Zagacki • Danny Rabinowitz | WQAM.Radio.com"

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The broadcast team for Miami at Boston College is the same as the Hurricanes victory on Saturday in Raleigh. After playing on national TV last week on ESPN, Miami will not return to the mothership until January 27 when they play at Florida State. The Hurricanes have three more appearances on ESPN this season.

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