BC Women's Basketball Comes Up Short Against Florida State

Eagles suffer 85-76 loss despite valiant effort

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Boston College women's basketball team fell to Florida State 85-76 on Thursday evening in Tallahassee. The Eagles, who are still seeking their first win since November, were led by strong performances from Lily Carmody (18 points) and Teionni McDaniel (18 points off the bench), but were unable to overcome a 22-point deficit in the second quarter.

Why it matters

The loss drops Boston College to 4-23 on the season and 0-14 in ACC play, continuing their struggles in a difficult campaign. Meanwhile, Florida State improved to 9-16 overall and 4-9 in the conference.

The details

The Eagles trailed by as many as 22 points in the second quarter before a 9-0 run, sparked by an Erin Houpt 3-pointer, cut the deficit to 13 at halftime. BC was able to get as close as 6 points in the fourth quarter, but Florida State held on to secure the victory at the free throw line.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • Boston College's next game is on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at 12 p.m. against Miami.

The players

Lily Carmody

A sophomore on the Boston College women's basketball team who tied a team-high with 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting.

Teionni McDaniel

A Boston College player who came off the bench to score 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting.

Erin Houpt

A Boston College player who scored 12 points in the game.

Athena Tomlinson

A Boston College player who led the team with 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Florida State

The opponent, who improved to 9-16 overall and 4-9 in the ACC with the win.

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What’s next

Boston College will look to earn their first win since November when they host Miami on Sunday, February 16, 2026 at 12 p.m.

The takeaway

Despite a valiant effort, Boston College's struggles continued as they fell to 0-14 in ACC play this season. The Eagles will need to regroup quickly as they try to snap their lengthy losing streak against Miami on Sunday.