Luke Murray's Boston College era opens with 76-50 win over Wagner

On Tuesday night, Boston College made a strong start to the Luke Murray era with a convincing 76-50 victory over Wagner. Money Williams led the way for the Eagles, scoring 22 points, while Armoni Zeigler contributed 14 points. Murray, a former UConn assistant who helped the Huskies win back-to-back national championships, made his head coaching debut for Boston College following the departure of Earl Grant.

The Eagles took charge midway through the first half, leading 21-14 before a 11-point run propelled them to a 32-14 edge. Boston College maintained a 38-23 lead at halftime and kept Wagner at bay throughout the second half. The Seahawks trimmed the gap to 50-38 with 10:05 left, but the Eagles responded strongly, extending their lead once more.

Williams shot 5 of 11 from the field and registered 11 of 15 free throws, along with five rebounds and four assists. Zeigler hit 6 of 9 shots and added four rebounds, while Zak Smrekar chipped in 12 points and three assists. Benjamin delivered a standout performance with eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds for Boston College.

Kareem Watson led Wagner with 13 points, while Taj Bryant and Cam Estevez each contributed 10 points. Boston College shot 49% from the field, while Wagner managed only 30%. The Eagles will next host UMass on Friday, while Wagner will travel to face No. 14 Miami on the same day.