BOSTON — In a dominating performance on Thursday evening, the No. 14 Duke women’s basketball team triumphed over Boston College with a score of 86-59, thanks to impressive contributions from Ashlon Jackson, Taina Mair, and Reigan Richardson, each of whom scored 14 points.

Duke’s victory was further bolstered by Oluchi Okananwa’s 12 points and Toby Fournier’s 11 points. Notably, Jackson, Mair, and Jadyn Donovan, who contributed with six points and snagged 10 rebounds, were key players in Duke’s impressive defensive showing, recording three steals each and collectively achieving a total of 14 steals.

On the opposing side, Dontavia Waggoner led Boston College with 20 points as they struggled to find their rhythm throughout the matchup.

Richardson set the tone early by sinking a jumper just 21 seconds into the game, igniting a 12-4 lead that Duke maintained for the duration. Boston College faced significant challenges, hitting only one of their first 10 shots and committing 15 turnovers in the second quarter alone, with Duke capitalizing on eight of those turnovers for steals.

Duke’s defense exhibited exceptional prowess during this period, scoring the first 15 points and controlling the game, outscoring the Eagles 19-2 in the quarter. This performance tied a program record for the fewest points allowed in a second quarter, matching previous records established against Georgia and Hampton in earlier years.

As the second half unfolded, Boston College struggled to keep pace, trailing by double digits for much of the period.

Duke showcased their shooting efficiency, landing 52% of their shots from the field, including 7 of 14 from beyond the arc. They turned Boston College’s 29 turnovers into 22 points, marking a season high for opponent mistakes.

For Boston College, their key players — Andrea Daley, T’yana Todd, and Teya Sidberry, who collectively averaged over 33 points per game this season — were limited to just 20 points, finishing the game with a collective shooting percentage of 28%.