Men's Basketball ACCtion: Tuesday, February 24
Rice's late three-pointer helps Eagles take down Seminoles, 72-67.
Joe Trapani's 19 points led Boston College on its way to a 72-67 win over No. 23 Florida State.

Joe Trapani's 19 points led Boston College on its way to a 72-67 win over No. 23 Florida State.

Feb. 24, 2009

Boston College Holds Off No. 23 Florida State, 72-67
Tyrese Rice hit a key 3-pointer with 20.5 seconds to play and Joe Trapani scored 19 points to lead Boston College to a 72-67 upset of No. 23 Florida State on Tuesday night.

It was the Eagles' (20-9, 8-6 ACC) third win this season against one of the conference's top teams. They handed then-No. 1 North Carolina its first loss on Jan. 4 in Chapel Hill and beat No. 7 Duke at home nine days ago.

Rice, who finished with just 11 points, was scoreless in the first half, but hit his 3 as the Eagles were clinging to a one-point lead. Rakim Sanders added 16 points and nine rebounds for Boston College.