Irish lose Jackson but still beat Boston College, 76-49

Irish lose Jackson but still beat Boston College, 76-49

Published Jan. 23, 2016 3:11 p.m. ET

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Despite missing its best player for much of Saturday afternoon, Notre Dame got 16 points each from Bonzie Colson and Steve Vasturia in a 76-49 win over Boston College.

Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame's leading scorer at 17.6 points per game, left early in the first half and did not return after suffering a hamstring injury.

Vasturia took over the main point guard duties with Jackson out and scored 13 of his points in the second half, as the Irish cruised to their second lopsided win over the Eagles this season.

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Eli Carter led Boston College with 16 points.

Notre Dame (14-5, 5-2 ACC) went 25-for-27 from the free throw line to win its fourth straight overall and seventh in a row against Boston College.

The Eagles (7-12, 0-6) have lost six straight, all in ACC play.

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