The Game
Stonehill College is back on the road to open a five game road trip that will take it through its first two Northeast Conference contest as it visits Boston College for a non-conference clash at Silvio O. Conte Forum tonight. The Skyhawks are looking to bounce back from a tough 78-67 setback to Rider University at Merkert Gymnasium last Wednesday, while the Eagles look to end a four-game skein after a 77-56 loss to Villanova University at the Never Forget Classic in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday afternoon.

Media Information
Tonight’s game is being broadcast live on the ACC Network Extra with Eric Gallanty (play-by-play) and Ben Altsher (analyst) calling the action, which is being produced for the ACC Network by Russ Kenn. ACCN and ACCNX can be streamed in the ESPN App. Access to both requires that your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco or streaming service) carries ACCN. Radio coverage by WEEI 850 AM with Josh Maurer (play-by-play) and Danya Abrams (analyst) calling the game.

Last Time Out
Rider used an 18-3 run in the final ten minutes of the second half to clinch a 78-67 victory over Stonehill at Merkert Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Seniors Mervin James and Dwight Murray, Jr. combined for 43 points to lead Rider, which posted its third straight win. James posted a double-double with game-high totals of 23 points on 10-of-18 shooting, 13 rebounds (five offensive) and five assists, while Murray, Jr., tallied 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting, including…