Eagles Win Luke Murray's Coaching Debut 76-50
Boston College opened its men's basketball season with a 76-50 win over Wagner in the first game coached by Luke Murray.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
The Boston College Eagles defeated the Wagner Seahawks 76-50 in the season opener at the Silvio O. Conte Forum. The game marked Luke Murray's debut as head coach of Boston College men's basketball.
Why it matters
The opener marks the first on-court result under Murray, who was named head coach in March after five seasons as an assistant at UConn. It sets the early baseline for the program's direction in Boston.
Boston College won 76-50 over Wagner, a 26-point margin in the opener. Murray is 41 years old and previously spent five seasons as an assistant at the University of Connecticut.
The players
Luke Murray
Luke Murray is the new head coach of Boston College men's basketball, having previously served five seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut.
Bill Murray
Bill Murray is the actor and comedian known for films such as Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day, who attended his son's game in Boston.
The details
Bill Murray, father of coach Luke Murray, attended the game and was shown cheering from the stands, a pattern consistent with his attendance at his son's games during earlier assistant coaching stints, including at Xavier University. The ACC Network broadcast the game live.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Boston College defeats Wagner in Luke Murray's head coaching debut.
March: Boston College names Luke Murray head coach of men's basketball.
2010-11 season: Luke Murray worked as an assistant coach at Wagner.
Season Trajectory
The opener is the first data point for a Boston College program now under a new head coach. Luke Murray's path from Wagner to UConn to Boston College places him among a growing group of assistants moving directly into head coaching roles.
The 26-point margin in the opener gives Boston College an early result to build on as the season begins. Fans following Boston College basketball can track how the new coaching staff performs against conference opponents.
The takeaway
A debut win does not define a season, but it sets the early tone for a new head coach. Readers following Boston College can watch how the team's performance develops through its conference schedule.
Further reading
For more on the program's early season, see Basketball coverage across the site.
Source note: This article includes information reported by People.
