Elijah Strong logged a career-high 25 points and 13 rebounds for his first career double-double as Boston College edged past visiting Temple 72-69 Friday at Chestnut Hill, Mass.
The Eagles (1-1) were led by Donald Hand Jr., who posted 17 points and eight rebounds. Roger McFarlane added 11 points and 11 rebounds and Dion Brown had 8 points.