Boston College Basketball vs. K-State: Final Thoughts and Predictions

Well, BC has a little bit of a streak going. They’ll put that streak to the test today at the Barclays Center in the first round of the Barclays Center against Kansas State.

How Did BC Do Last Time Out?

FINAL: Boston College Basketball Downs Towson, 80-70

How Did K-State Do Last Time Out?

K-State takes down Robert Morris, 61-40

Things to Look Out For With K-State:

Eric Hoffses did a great preview breaking down the x’s-and-o’s of the matchup. I highly suggest clicking here to read it. Just a couple of things that I noticed:

1. K-State, albeit in not-so-difficult matchups, have had four players with an average of 10 points or more per game. Hoffses mentions Xavier Sneed as K-State’s sixth man, who is averaging 10.5 ppg.
2. K-State is 55th in adjusted offense efficiency and 29th in adjusted defensive efficiency according to Kenpom.com. Based on these two statistics, K-State will be the best team BC has faced all year.

Random, Possibly Incorrect Fact from K-State Wikipedia Page

K-State was founded the same year BC was, 1863.

A Good Alcoholic Accompaniment To Be Drunk In Moderation

(note: the final thoughts and predictions offer this alcoholic accompaniment in recognition of the author's post 21st birthday life. final thoughts and predictions supports responsible drinking. this is a drink to be enjoyed for people 21 years of age and older)

Water

I need a Tums after last night’s dinner. I don’t have one. Water is the next best thing.

Rating the Opposing Mascot

Willie the Wildcat

This isn’t a mascot. This is a mascot head attached to a person. Way to phone it in guys.

Grade: Incomplete

But to mitigate my cynicism, here’s a heartwarming picture/:

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Predictions:

I’m thinking upset. Come at me.

Arthur: 70-69 Birds

Grant: Which star on the flag is “Kansas?”

Laura: 75-69 K-State

Eric: 82-71 K-State