Struggling Teams Collide as Boston College Visits SMU ABILENE, Texas (Interstat) — Two teams seeking to salvage difficult seasons will meet Thursday when the Boston College Eagles face the SMU Mustangs in a non-conference women’s basketball game organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference. The matchup at Moody Coliseum pits a pair of programs with a combined 13-41 record. Boston College (4-24) arrives on an eight-game losing streak, while SMU (9-17) looks to build momentum after a narrow victory last weekend. The Eagles are coming off an 82-70 home loss to Miami (Fla.) on Sunday. Guard Lily Carmody led Boston College with 21 points and five rebounds in that contest, continuing a stretch of strong individual play. Over her last seven games, Carmody is averaging 13.4 points, including a 21-point effort against Miami and a 19-point performance at Georgia Tech. She will be the focal point of an Eagles offense that has struggled with consistency, having failed to reach 70 points in six of their last seven outings. SMU snapped a five-game skid with a dramatic 79-78 home win over Pittsburgh on Sunday. Forward Sahnya Jah was pivotal in the victory, finishing just shy of a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Jah’s production has been variable, but she has scored in double figures in three of her last five appearances. Zahra King, who poured in a team-high 23 points against Pittsburgh, provides additional scoring punch for the Mustangs. Despite their records, both teams have shown recent flashes. Boston College kept games competitive against Florida State and Georgia Tech earlier this month, while SMU’s win over Pittsburgh demonstrated an ability to close out a tight contest. This game represents a rare opportunity for either squad to secure a win before navigating the final stretch of their schedules. Boston College will continue its road trip, while SMU faces a daunting upcoming slate featuring ranked opponents. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST Thursday at Moody Coliseum in Abilene.