Boston College Hires Luke Murray To Be Next Men’s Basketball Coach
BY Nick Petralia Boston College has hired Luke Murray as its head men’s basketball coach. Murray had been an assistant coach at UConn since 2021 under Dan Hurley and helped the team win two national championships. BC will be Murray’s…
Boston College Fires Earl Grant After Five Seasons
By NICK PETRALIA ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Sunday morning that men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant will not return to the program next season following the Eagles’ 11-20 record in the 2025-26 season. Grant had been the Eagles’ head coach…
Earl Grant’s exit seems likely, but Saturday could complicate everything for Boston College
By NICK PETRALIA (Photos: JOHN SEXTON) Entering the final weekend of the regular season, many believe Earl Grant is coaching his last game in Chestnut Hill. With an ACC Tournament berth still within reach, however, the outcome of Saturday’s game…
Too close too often: Eagles’ struggle to finish games has defined their season
By NICK PETRALIA Boston College’s Jan. 31 loss to Virginia marked the ninth time this season the Eagles lost a game in which they led in the second half. The Eagles (9-12, 2-6 ACC) held an advantage against the Cavaliers,…
Boston College Men’s Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview
By NICK PETRALIA Overview Boston College finished last season with a 12-19 overall record and a 4-16 ACC record, placing them second-to-last in the league. Their record would keep the Eagles out of the ACC Tournament. Head Coach Earl Grant…
The Silent Epidemic in Women’s Sports: ACL Injuries and How to Prevent Them
By NICK PETRALIA “Injury timeout on the floor!” The words thundered from the arena’s speakers as a Boston College player lay on the court, clutching her leg in pain. Hannah Berg, the athletic trainer for BC women’s basketball team from…
From Danville to Chestnut Hill: Erin Houpt’s Journey to Boston College
By Nick Petralia “Screech! Screech! Screech!” Rubber soles squeaked on the wooden, maroon-and-light-brown Danville High School basketball court as fourth grader Erin Houpt watched intently from the sideline, wanting to be out there herself. Her father, Ted Houpt, was…
Jared Dudley: From Chestnut Hill to Champion
By Bryan Bruwer When the Los Angeles Lakers hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy, former Eagle Jared Dudley became the first BC alum since Gerry Ward in 1965 to win an NBA championship. Dudley’s journey to immortality didn’t resemble that of…
My Moments: Zack Sluka
Even with no live sports on, WZBC Sports is committed to producing engaging content for our readers. We have lots of new and exciting ideas to keep our readers entertained until sports can return, so stay tuned. This is a…
My Moments: JD Biagioni
Even with no live sports on, WZBC Sports is committed to producing engaging content for our readers. We have lots of new and exciting ideas to keep our readers entertained until sports can return, so stay tuned. This is a…