NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive firepower and defensive pressure, the Boston College Eagles overwhelmed the Rider Broncs 92-52 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Silvio O. Conte Forum.

The Eagles seized control from the opening tip, erupting for 31 points in the first quarter while holding the visiting Broncs to just nine. The early onslaught set the tone for the evening, as Rider struggled to find any offensive rhythm against a relentless Boston College defense. The Eagles never trailed, building a 49-16 lead by halftime.

Boston College’s dominance was fueled by a combination of efficient scoring and an overwhelming advantage in second-chance opportunities. The Eagles shot 44.6 percent from the floor and capitalized on 25 trips to the free-throw line, making 25. Rider, by contrast, managed just 38.2 percent shooting and only attempted seven free throws.

A significant disparity on the glass told the story, with Boston College hauling in 21 offensive rebounds compared to Rider’s six. This led to a 25-4 advantage in points off turnovers for the Eagles, who forced 18 Broncs miscues.

Teionni McDaniel led all scorers for Boston College, pouring in 21 points and grabbing six rebounds in just 19 minutes of action. Her efficiency was a microcosm of the Eagles’ night, as she shot 6-for-11 from the field and 8-for-10 from the foul line.

Athena Tomlinson orchestrated the offense masterfully, recording a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists. Lily Carmody also provided a significant boost with 13 points and six rebounds, while Ava McGee filled the stat sheet with nine points, eight rebounds, and two steals.

For Rider, Aliya McIver was the lone bright spot, finishing with a team-high 14 points. Kristina Ekofo Yomane added 10 points, but the Broncs could not sustain any offensive momentum outside of a 24-point third quarter that did little to close the substantial deficit.

The Eagles’ offensive rating of 133.9 on 69 possessions starkly contrasted with Rider’s rating of 73.9 on 70 possessions, underscoring the efficiency gap between the two teams.

With the victory, Boston College improves to 3-1 on the young season. The Eagles will look to continue their momentum on the road against Providence on Saturday.

Rider falls to 1-1 and faces a quick turnaround, traveling to face Stonehill on Thursday night. The loss highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in ball security and defensive rebounding, as they prepare for a challenging stretch of road games.

The game was attended by 591 fans at the Conte Forum.