Boston College (9-16, 2-10 ACC) at FSU (12-13, 5-7)

Time: Tuesday at 6 p.m.

TV: ACC Network.

KenPom rankings: FSU is 79, Boston College is 150.

Coaches: Luke Loucks and FSU are seeking a spot in the ACC Tournament and perhaps the NIT in year 1. Earl Grant is 70-88 in his fifth season at Boston College.

Streaks: FSU is coming off an impressive win at Virginia Tech. The Seminoles have gone 5-2 in their last seven games. Boston College has lost six straight games.

Notable wins / losses: FSU has enjoyed a fun last month, defeating No. 37 Miami, No. 66 California, No. 74 Stanford, No. 81 Notre Dame and No. 65 Virginia Tech. The Eagles’ best win came in overtime vs. KenPom No. 69 Syracuse, 81-73 in overtime on Jan. 17

Of note: Donald Hand is BC’s top player. He suffered what appeared to be a leg injury and is questionable to play on Tuesday. Grant said Hand “looks great” but didn’t specify much on Monday’s Zoom with the media … FSU is seeking a sixth ACC win, which would mean the team has achieved that mark or better in 21 straight seasons. … Martin Somerville doesn’t have a turnover in three straight games, including a 34-to-7 assist to turnover ratio in FSU’s 12 ACC games. … FSU’s 92 points at Virginia Tech is the most in an ACC victory since a win over Boston College on March 3, 2021, in Tallahassee.

FSU stats: Robert McCray V leads FSU in scoring (16 points) and assists (59) in ACC games. … Chauncey Wiggins averages 13.4 points in ACC games … Lajae Jones averages 12.2 points and 7.3 rebounds in ACC games. … FSU is shooting 53.7 percent on 2-point attempts (99th in DI) and 31.7 percent on 3-point attempts (291st).

Boston College stats: Guard Fred Payne (6-2, 185) averages 15 points. The 6-5, 210-pound Hand averages 13.8 points and 5 rebounds. … The Eagles struggle to make 3-point shots (29.7 percent, 340th in DI) and 2-point shots (49.1, 273rd). They are also just 65.3 percent from the free-throw line (358th).

Quotable: On Jan. 17, FSU lost to Wake Forest to drop to 7-11 and 0-5 in ACC play. Exactly a month later, on Feb. 17, the Seminoles could defeat Boston College to improve to 13-13, 6-7 ACC.

“I wouldn't say this the highest of highs. We're approaching .500. That's not the highest of highs but we are in a much better spot,” FSU coach Luke Loucks said. “We don't want to throw a big party and celebrate it. It's rat poison. You have to focus on every single day. … We're not losing sight of what we're fighting for. We're fighting for ACC standings going into the ACC tournament.

“I do remind them of the big picture at times. But ultimately none of that matters if you don't show up and do your job. Our locker room is a testament to their character. We didn't let those lows splinter us as a team. We found solutions, we found ways to get better, and now we're reaping the benefits in terms of the win column, and hopefully we can keep pushing.”

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