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Boston College football squanders another double-digit lead in loss to Louisville

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October 26, 2024

Boston College football squanders another double-digit lead in loss to Louisville

CHESTNUT HILL — Boston College has repeatedly shown the capacity of turning a commanding early lead into a heartbreaking loss.

Louisville rallied from a 13-point first half deficit to defeat BC 31-27 before a crowd of 42,887 in an ACC match on Friday night at Alumni Stadium. BC had built 14-0 leads on Missouri and Virginia earlier in the season that ended in losses.

BC fell to 4-4 on the season and 1-3 with its third straight ACC loss while Louisville improved to 5-3 and 3-2. The Eagles’ will enjoy some rest and recovery over their second bye week and resume ACC play at home against regional rival Syracuse on Nov. 9.

“We were up 20 to 7 and I just felt like we were in a good position,” said first year BC coach Bill O’Brien. “We can’t play for 60 minutes.

“I can’t coach them well enough to play 60 minutes and I have to coach a lot better. I have to watch the tape and figure out how to fix it. Terrible.”

The match was dominated by two dynamic quarterbacks, BC’s Tommy Castellanos, and Louisville’s Tyler Shough. Castellanos completed 13-of-28 passes for 164 yards and three touchdowns.

Shough shredded the Eagles secondary by completing 28-of-38 passes for 333 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Louisville had 461 yards of total offense to 318 from BC.

(Shough) “did a great job, a great player and good coaching staff that out coached us,” O’Brien said. “We didn’t do much on offense tonight.”

BC’s defense produced the first big play of the game at 9:21 of the first quarter. The Eagles pass rush pressured Shough to throw an errant sideline pass that was intercepted by defensive end Quintayvious Hutchins on the BC 16.

Castellanos acted on Shough’s miscue by completing a 54-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kamari Morales to make it 7-0 with 7:26 to play. Castellanos completed a similar touchdown pass to Morales in the Eagles 27-21 loss at Missouri on Sept. 14.

BC got the ball on their own 39 when Cardinals’ place kicker Brock Travelstead’s 56-yard field goal attempt fell woefully short. Castellanos engineered a 61-yard, 10-play scoring drive that made it 14-0 at 10:24 of the second.

The drive appeared stalled on fourth and goal from the eight, but the Cardinals jumped offside prior to place kicker Liam Connor’s 25-yard field goal attempt. O’Brien put the offense back on the field on fourth and goal from the four and Castellanos delivered a soft touchdown toss to running back Treshaun Ward.

“In the first half they had they belief and confidence that we could convert with a touchdown,” Castellanos said.

Hutchins made his second huge play of the first half when he stripped Louisville wide receiver Ahmari Higgins-Bruce and recovered the fumble of the Cardinals 46. BC went 46 yards on seven plays and scored their third touchdown on a 4-yard run by Kye Robichaux with 6:28 to play. Connor’s PAT kick sailed wide left and BC led 20-0.

Shough rejuvenated his dispirited offense with a time consuming 10-play, 76-yard, scoring drive to cut the lead to 20-7 with 1:17 to play.

“What got us open in the first half was a couple of gadget plays but we didn’t really do anything in the first half,” O’Brien said. “They turned the ball over and we didn’t.

“We did some good things in the first half but we didn’t do much on offense tonight.”

Shough transited the momentum into second half. Shough completed four passes for 55 yards on a 11-play, 69-yard scoring drive. The Cardinals drive went sideways inside the BC 10 and they settled for a 23-yard field goal by Travelstead to make it 20-10 with 10:42 to play.

Castellanos retaliated with 58-yard pass to Ward that set up first and 10 from the 11. Castellanos capped the trip with a touchdown to wide open tight end Jeremiah Franklin to make it 27-10 with 7:58 to play.

Shough continued the shootout with a 9-play, 83-yard, scoring drive that made it 27-17 with 3:50 to play in the third. Louisville cut the Eagles’ lead to 27-24 on an 18-yard run by Issac Brown with 10:57 to play. Louisville took a 31-27 lead on a 6-yard pass from Shough to tight end Nate Kurisky with 7:12 to play.

The Eagles got a final chance for redemption when K.P. Price intercepted Shough on the BC 47 with 3:43 to play.

“I think the second half we didn’t come out with the energy we needed to finish the game,” said nickel back Cameron Martinez. “I think that had been a problem for us all year so far, not finish in the second half and that is what you saw today.

“They came out in the second half with their hair on fire and finished the game.”

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Tracking the timing and impacts of Tuesday’s winter storm

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December 1, 2025

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Tracking the timing and impacts of Tuesday’s winter storm

Winter storm warnings are in effect for parts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont on Tuesday due to the possibility of heavy snow, with accumulations of 6-9 inches in some areas. And portions of central and northern Vermont are under a winter storm warning.

This first wintry blast of the season is expected to begin Tuesday morning, with the heaviest accumulation occurring later in the day.

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Some areas of southeastern New England might see mostly rain, while areas to the west and north are likely to see plowable snow.

Here’s a closer look at the timing, track and projected snowfall totals from Tuesday’s storm:

Snowfall totals

Travel impacts

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High temperatures Monday & Tuesday

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Free and nearly free December events in Boston: Tree lightings, book bargains, and more – The Boston Globe

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December 1, 2025

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Free and nearly free December events in Boston: Tree lightings, book bargains, and more – The Boston Globe

MERRY EXCHANGE If you’ve read Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” too many winters in a row and are looking for a new seasonal read, the Trident Booksellers & Cafe hosts their Holiday Book Swap, a grab-and-go-style exchange for anyone who wants to trade a well-loved book for a new read. The event takes place in the Stacks, Trident’s large event space, and readers are encouraged to stay and mingle over their new library additions. Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m. Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St. tridentbookscafe.com

FOLKLORIC FUN Krampus, the German folkloric character who acts as Santa’s evil counterpart, gets his own celebration from the Brighton Bazaar over the weekend at the Charles River Speedway. On Saturday, Medieval Merriment founder and costume and creature maker Elsa the Fool hosts a medieval costume contest. Then, on Sunday, Salem street performer Goat Girl brings some goat-headed crowd interaction. Throughout the Speedway, vendors will be selling vintage and handmade merchandise befitting a folklore-themed celebration. Dec. 6-7. Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave. instagram.com/thebrightonbazaar

INDIE COMIC CON The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, or MICE, invites over 200 artists and writers for a rodent-themed indie comic convention. The expo’s headlining artists are Boston-born artist Scott McCloud, known for his comic about making comics, “Understanding Comics,” and ND Stevenson, whose graphic novel series “Nimona” was adapted into an animated Netflix film in 2023, though both panels are ticketed with a fee. However, for free, you can peruse the aisles to explore work from over 200 artists and illustrators. Dec. 6-7. RSVP required. Peter Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Ave. micexpo.org

Outside the Somerville Public Library which was built in 1914. Kayla Bartkowski For The Boston Globe

STORIES ON SALE If you love reading or scouring through bargain bins, the Somerville Library has just the opportunity for you: The annual Friends of the Somerville Library deal, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, offers a large selection of books for purchase, all priced at $1. The sale raises funds for the library’s programming throughout the year. Dec. 6-7. Somerville Public Library, 79 Highland Ave., Somerville. somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com

This week, experience some early holiday spirit at one of the tree lighting ceremonies taking place around Boston. Many offer activities, snacks, and refreshments.

Monday

Copley Square, 560 Boylston St. 4-6 p.m. boston.gov

Wednesday

Boston Landing, 92 Guest St. 4-7 p.m. eventbrite.com

Thursday

Boston Common. 6-8 p.m. boston.gov

Commonwealth Avenue Mall, 484 Commonwealth Ave. 8 p.m. boston.gov

Friday

Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave. 5-8 p.m. bostonseaport.xyz

Check individual event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Send info on free events and special offers at least 10 days in advance to ryan.yau@globe.com.

Ryan Yau can be reached at ryan.yau@globe.com.

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Celtics at Cavaliers preview: Boston continues weekend road trip in Cleveland – The Boston Globe

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November 30, 2025

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Celtics at Cavaliers preview: Boston continues weekend road trip in Cleveland – The Boston Globe

Brown, a four-time All-Star, also produced the only first half with 27 points, five boards, five assists and three steals since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago.

Queta continued his breakout season with his best game yet, returning to action six days after spraining his left ankle in a game against the Orlando Magic. The fifth-year center is averaging career highs of 9.8 points and 8.5 rebounds this season.

“We’re a different team when he’s on the floor,” Mazzulla said of Queta. “He’s getting better and is giving us a shot. Tonight, you saw a clear difference when he was out there to keep us in the ballgame.”

Can the Celtics respond with a win against the Cavaliers? Here’s the preview:

When: Sunday, 6 p.m.

Where: Rocket Arena, Cleveland

TV, radio: NBCSB, WBZ-FM 98.5

Line: Cleveland -7. O/U: 231.5.

CELTICS

Season record: 10-9. vs. spread: 9-10. Over/under: 8-11

Last 10 games: 6-4. vs. spread: 6-4. Over/under: 4-6

CAVALIERS

Season record: 12-8. vs. spread: 6-14. Over/under: 9-11

Last 10 games: 5-5. vs. spread: 3-7. Over/under: 4-6

TEAM STATISTICS

Points per game: Boston 114.8, Cleveland 119.0

Points allowed per game: Boston 110.7, Cleveland 115.6

Field goal percentage: Boston .460, Cleveland .461

Opponent field goal percentage: Boston .441, Cleveland .465

3-point percentage: Boston .357, Cleveland .352

Opponent 3-point percentage: Boston .364, Cleveland .365

Stat of the day: Brown became the second Celtics player with at least 40 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals in a game, joining Basketball Hall of Fame member Larry Bird, who accomplished it twice.

Notes: The Celtics rolled to a 125-105 home victory over the Cavaliers on Oct. 29, handing them their largest defeat of the season. That loss also stood as the low point of Cleveland’s campaign until Friday, when it was beaten 130-123 at the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers had their core four of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen healthy and reunited for the game. Cleveland arrived in Atlanta holding the East wild card spot in the NBA Cup, but was eliminated from contention, despite a 42-point outburst by franchise player Mitchell and 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists from Mobley. … Cleveland has lost two in a row, fell out of a top-four spot in the conference and is a middling 4-5 on the road. Atlanta’s point total was the most allowed by the Cavaliers in regulation through 20 games. … Allen already has been declared out against the Celtics with his lingering right finger sprain and Lonzo Ball will rest his chronically injured left knee.

Cam Kerry can be reached at cam.kerry@globe.com.

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