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

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Money Williams scored 22 points, and Armoni Zeigler added 14 as Boston College opened the Luke Murray era with a 76-50 win over Wagner on Tuesday night.

Murray, a former UConn assistant who helped the Huskies win back-to-back national championships, made his debut as Boston College’s head coach after replacing Earl Grant.

The Eagles took control midway through the first half. Boston College led 21-14 before scoring 11 straight points, with Zeigler and Brandon Benjamin helping push the advantage to 32-14.

Boston College carried a 38-23 lead into halftime and kept Wagner at a comfortable distance throughout the second half. The Seahawks cut the deficit to 50-38 with 10:05 remaining, but the Eagles answered and pulled away again.

Williams shot 5 of 11 from the field and made 11 of 15 free throws while adding five rebounds and four assists. Zeigler made 6 of 9 shots and added four rebounds.

Zak Smrekar finished with 12 points and three assists, while Benjamin had eight points and a game-high 10 rebounds for BC.

Kareem Watson led Wagner with 13 points, while Taj Bryant and Cam Estevez each scored 10.

Boston College shot 49% from the field and held Wagner to 30%.

Up next

Boston College: Hosts UMass on Friday.

Wagner: At No. 14 Miami this Friday.