Boston College scored on both a 94-yard fumble return and a 35 yard interception as the No. 23 Eagles overcame four turnovers in a 31-16 victory over Maryland Saturday. Boston College got two touchdowns apiece from its offense and defense. Both turnovers were committed by Sam Hollenbach, who was intercepted twice and lost a fumble.
The Terrapins trailed 14-10 at halftime, but could do nothing in the third quarter and entered the fourth quarter still trailing 14-10. But the Terps could not capitalize on the Boston College mistakes whereas the Eagles took advantage of the Terps turnovers. "The defense got turnovers, but we just didn't do anything with the opportunities," coach Ralph Friedgen said.
Terps quarterback Hollenbach went 25-for-45 for 230 yards and a touchdown. "Today wasn't his best day," Friedgen said. "Anytime you have as many turnovers as we did, it's almost impossible to win."
Lance Ball ran for 135 yards and a touchdown for Maryland (5-5, 3-4), which still needs one win to become eligible to receive a bowl bid. The Terrapins, who conclude the regular season next week at North Carolina State, went 1-4 at home but did set a new attendance record by averaging close to 52,000.
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