CHESTNUT HILL — With 6:24 remaining in a game Duke was already assured to win, Cooper Flagg sized up Boston College’s offense unfolding in front of him. As Dion Brown started to drive to the basket, Flagg trailed behind him.

The No. 2 Boston College Eagles (15-4-1, 8-3-1 HE) men’s hockey team is looking sweep the No. 6 Providence Friars (15-4-2, 5-3-2 HE) as the two play the series finale on Saturday night.

Freshman Cooper Flagg put on a show in a return to New England, pouring in 28 points as No. 3 Duke blew out Boston College in the second half of an 88-63 victory Saturday night at Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Flagg scored a game-high 28 points and settled down after an early injury scare and missing four of his first five shots. Chad Venning led Boston College with 19 points.

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The Boston College Eagles football program has made multiple roster moves this offseason. The Eagles lost 13 players to the transfer portal and gained 11 players. Boston College's transfer class currently ranks No.

After a trio of home wins, the Blue Devils are back on the road to take on Boston College. In front of a roaring crowd at Conte Pavilion, Duke heads into the halftime locker room leading the Eagles 40-34.

Flagg's appearance in Chestnut Hill is drawing plenty of interest, thanks both to his growing national stardom and his local roots. The game has been sold out since December, and the get-in price is over $160.

Notre Dame is the most prominent Catholic university in America, and football coach Marcus Freeman is leaning on his faith ahead of the national championship game.

Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. OC intrigue: In his first week as Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel began meeting with members of the team's 2024 coaching staff and identifying coaches from other teams to interview.

WATCH: Syracuse vs. Boston College airs on ACC Network, and can be streamed live on fuboTV (free trial). Time: 12 p.m. ET