The Commonwealth Classic, also known as Commonwealth Cup or Governor's Cup (for the trophy awarded to the victor of the game), is the title of a basketball rivalry between Boston College and the University of Massachusetts. The name refers to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the New England state in which both universities are located. The game has been played a total of 17 times. BC leads the series 10-7.
| Boston College | UMass |
|---|---|
| (10) | (7) |
| 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 |
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2007 2011 |
Read more about Commonwealth Classic: History, UMass Dominance in The 1990s, BC Dominance in The 2000s
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