BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos tries to evade Husky tackle.

It seemed as if BC prevented UConn from winning its second straight game over the Eagles yesterday, rather than took decisive revenge for the embarrassing loss last year. While they dominated yesterday’s game statistically, BC’s errors and ineffectiveness kept the Huskies close and the Eagles walked off with a 21-14 win.

It was BC’s fourth straight win, however, bringing their season record to 5-3, 2-2 in ACC play.

The Huskies and Eagles each gained 5.2 yards a play in the game. BC ran 40 more plays, however, running a season-high 83 offensive plays. They had the ball for more than 40 minutes, more than doubling UConn’s total. The Eagles gained 433 yards total offense, 246 on the ground. The Huskies had 233 yards total offense. Other stats were comparable. BC punted only once.

But the score was tied at the end of the first quarter and BC was ahead only 14-7 at halftime. The Eagles added another touchdown in the third period, but allowed a touchdown by the Huskies early in the final period. UConn actually outgained BC in the fourth quarter, 105 yards to 67. A eight-play UConn drive in the middle of the quarter ended with a missed 54-yard field goal attempt and the Eagles were able to hold the ball for the final 6:44 on the clock, running 13 plays, and taking a knee on the UConn five to end the game.

“We kept UConn in the game. It’s as easy as that,” said coach Jeff Hafley post-game. “We made the game way closer than it should have been.”

QB Thomas Castellanos was 16 of 24 passing for 151 yards, for one touchdown and with one interception. He was replaced briefly at the beginning of the second half because of injury by Emmett Morehead, who was four of five for 36 yards. Castellanos also gained 45 net yards rushing on 14 carries.

Running back Kye Robichaux was the offense’s workhorse, gaining 112 yards on 23 carries and scoring two touchdowns. RB Alex Broome added 80 yards on 15 carries. Freshman wide receiver Jaedn Skeete made an auspicious debut, catching four passes for a team-leading 61 yards. WR Joe Griffin also had four catches.

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Next game is Friday, 4:30 pm PT. Eagles will meet Syracuse with the chance to win a sixth game and become bowl-eligible.