NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — Boston College edged Merrimack 77-72 in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Eagles built an early lead but had to withstand a late push from the Warriors.

Athena Tomlinson led Boston College with 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Mia Fiore scored a team-high 19 points for Merrimack, which outscored Boston College 23-22 in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback. The Eagles improved to 4-4, while the Warriors fell to 2-4.