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BC beats Wolfpack in 1st game since Yow's death (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Mickel Picco scored 22 points to help Boston College hold off North Carolina State 62-51 on Thursday night in the Wolfpack's first game since the death of Hall of Fame coach Kay Yow. Carolyn Swords added 14 points and 21 rebounds for the Eagles (17-4, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who led the entire way and by as many as 31 points on an emotional night in Reynolds Coliseum.