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FOOTBALL: Win At All Costs

There won’t be much use for a quarterback like Chase Rettig at Boston College in five years.
BASEBALL: Eagles Keep Streak Alive With Close Win Over URI

In a road matchup with Rhode Island on Tuesday afternoon, the Boston College baseball team tried to complete a feat it hadn’t yet achieved in 2013—win three straight games.
BASEBALL: Green Leads Strong Performane At Fenway

Coming off an emotional weekend against Miami that included its first ACC series win, the Boston College baseball team was destined for a letdown game on Monday. It was a 2 p.m. start against Harvard in the Beanpot consolation game, the Eagles fourth game in as many days, with another game looming on Tuesday.
BASEBALL: Chin Controls His Attack After Recovering From Injury

As Andrew Chin winds up, his knee comes nearly all the way in to his chest. With fluid flexibility, he accelerates into his delivery, left arm whipping high over his head and snapping through into his follow through. He shows no sign of hesitation, no sign of caution, as he commands the mound on Shea Field.
FOOTBALL: Four Former Eagles Picked Up After NFL Draft

For the first time since 2005, no Boston College football players were selected in the NFL Draft. It was only the second time since 1979 that no Eagles heard their name called during the draft.
LACROSSE: BC Awaits Tourney Fate

It was a bittersweet trip to the ACC Tournament for the Boston College women’s lacrosse team. After a sound victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday, the Eagles fell to North Carolina at the ACC Semifinals this past Friday.
WOMEN'S TENNIS: ACCs Cut Short For Eagles

With a record at the .500 mark and a date with No. 8 seed NC State, the Boston College women’s tennis team took on the Wolfpack in the ACC Tournament’s first round on Thursday morning. Despite stealing a win in singles play, the Eagles could not find an answer in doubles competition and ultimately fell on the courts at Cary, N.
MEN'S GOLF: BC Tees Off And Finished Up At ACCs

In what was to be the final weekend of its season, the men’s golf team traveled to the Old North State Club in New London, N.C. to compete in the ACC Championships. Teeing off against some of the nation’s premier collegiate golfers from schools such as Florida State, Virginia Tech, and Duke, the Eagles were unable to keep up and finished last out of the 11 schools in the championship.
FOOTBALL: Offensive Line Builds BC's Foundation

Every house needs a solid foundation. As the Boston College football programs starts to rebuild its house, that foundation will be formed on the offensive line. Head coach Steve Addazio has spent his whole career specializing in the position, and along with offensive line coach Justin Frye, the two are working toward reestablishing a unit that has slipped in recent years.
LACROSSE: Instant Sensation

Freshman Midfielder Sarah Mannelly Has Proven Herself As A Star In The ACC

When the dust finally cleared after a duel with the Boston College women’s lacrosse team in February, Holy Cross had been blindsided by an attention-grabbing debut performance.
SOFTBALL: Eagles Cruise To Victory

Following a turbulent weekend of highs and lows at Maryland, the Boston College softball team returned to sunny skies at Chestnut Hill yesterday afternoon to deliver one of its most complete performances of 2013.
MEN'S LACROSSE: Honoring A Hero

The Men's Lacrosse Team Will Wear Special Helmets For Welles Crowther This Week

Lurking behind the scenes this spring is a team that has, despite not being funded by the school, proved to be one of Boston College’s more successful programs. They boast wins against the University of Miami, Florida State, the University of Texas, and Boston University, among others. In fact, they have yet to drop a single game this season, but the BC men’s lacrosse team is not satisfied with their success so far this year.
COLUMN: Accepting My Sports Dysfunction

The day after Boston’s nightmare ended, 41 of the city’s professional athletes took the field, ice, and court, offering eight hours and 15 minutes of escape. I watched about half of those eight hours and 15 minutes on Saturday, and it was difficult not to get choked up.
LACROSSE: Mannelly's Late Effort Earns Win

Freshman Sarah Mannelly scored twice in the last six minutes to silence a four-goal streak from Canisius, which tied the game at 10, and put the No. 18 Eagles ahead 12-10.
Baseball: BC Surrenders Seven-Run Lead To Cap Sweep

The Boston College baseball team remained winless in ACC play when they dropped an 11-inning game to Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon, one day after being swept in both games of a double-header.
FOOTBALL: Spring Football Game Canceled

The annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game for Boston College football has been canceled. The announcement came today after the BC campus was placed on lock down while police continue to search for a suspect in Monday's marathon bombings and last night's shootout in Watertown.
FOOTBALL: Quigley's NFL Dream Takes Flight With Jets

Punters are used to waiting. They spend most football games on the sideline, waiting for their turn. Four or five times a game, they will be called out onto the field where they get to wait for a snap. Then they take the ball and they let it fly, and now it’s time to wait and see if the ball will go where it’s supposed to. They trot back to the sidelines, and begin waiting again.
Precautions Taken While Dealing With Head Injuries

It was a simple football play: a hit that knocked a player down on his back. The defense rallied around its defensive back, while Johnathan Coleman took a few seconds to get back up on his feet.
BASEBALL: Eagles Fall To URI In Extra Innings

The flag that hangs over left field snapped in the steady, oppressive wind at half mast, but despite the wind, incoming rain, and the shocking events of the previous day, a Boston team took Shea Field to play America’s game.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Underclassmen Set To Return For Another Season

If he wanted to, Johnny Gaudreau could likely be making his NHL debut with the Calgary Flames next week.
BASEBALL: UMass Shuts Down Potential Win Streak

Taking the field against Massachusetts on the road, the Boston College baseball team looked to make a dent in the first round of the Beanpot tournament yesterday afternoon.
LACROSSE: Eagles Grind Out Win

Riding the momentum of two big conference wins over the University of Virginia and Duke, the BC women’s lacrosse team traveled to Durham, N.H. on Wednesday to face the University of New Hampshire Catamounts. There, they met another close matchup — their second straight game decided by one goal — and triumphed once again when an overtime goal from Sarah Mannelly vaulted the Eagles past their opponents in a 10-9 finish.
BASEBALL: Growing Pains

A Young Baseball Team Is Playing Through One Of The Toughest Seasons In BC History

Mike Gambino knew what challenges were facing his baseball team entering this season. With as many freshmen on the roster as juniors and seniors combined (11), he knew there would be growing pains. There would be road trips for the first month of play, but that was a given. And then there was the stiff competition that Boston College would be up against throughout the season with its ACC schedule.
LACROSSE: Eagles Score Second Straight Top-10 Upset

For nearly four minutes, history rested on a supposed weakness.
BASEBALL: Clemson Keeps BC From First ACC Win With Weekend Sweep

During each game this past weekend, the shadows of Alumni Stadium’s lights began to encompass the diamond of Shea Field. With each foot, the Boston College baseball team’s hopes of ending their ACC winless streak dissipated. BC’s defense at crucial points in the series resulted in their downfall against Clemson this weekend.
FOOTBALL: Power Running Game Dominates Scrimmage

If Saturday morning’s spring practice and scrimmage are any indications of what to expect in 2013, the Boston College football team won’t tiptoe along the path back to prominence—the Eagles are going to lower their shoulders and run.
Golf Tournament To Benefit ALS

Pete Frates and Dick Kelley, members of the Boston College athletic department fighting Lou Gehrig’s disease, are set to be honored during a charity golf tournament organized by BC2Boston and BC Athletics later this month. The ALS Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Newton Commonwealth Golf Course on Apr.
COLUMN: Opposite Ends Of The Spectrum

Pat Mullane kept skating in circles. He knew that once he stepped off the ice, he would never again be back on it in a Boston College uniform. The circles delayed the inevitable.
COLUMN: End Of A Dynasty Challenges New Hockey Captains

As Union’s Daniel Ciampini put his goal past Parker Milner, it represented more than the fifth goal that the Dutchmen would score that night. It was more than just a finishing touch for Union to put on its performance of the night. It was the end of a dominating win that was an uncharacteristic way to put an end to the college career of six Boston College seniors.
POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Who Will Have The Better 2013-14 Season?

Men's Hockey Will Be Ready to Reload

After what can arguably be reflected on as a rebuilding season, the Boston College men’s hockey team will look to dominate in the 2013-14 campaign. Likewise, after a progress-filled building year, the men’s basketball team will attempt to put the pieces together and strive for victory in next year’s season.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Fall To BU In Hockey East Semifinal

The last time the Boston College men’s hockey team lost in the Hockey East tournament at TD Garden, its six current seniors had yet to play a game in an Eagle uniform.
COLUMN: Eagles Battle For Position In Spring Ball

Since head coach Steve Addazio took over at Boston College, he hasn’t spent much time watching film from the 2012 season. His Temple squad had some overlap with the Eagles, as both teams played Army, and Addazio has watched that tape, but besides that game Addazio has spent his time looking forward to 2013.
MEN'S HOCKEY; BROWN TO COACH U.S.

In his ninth season alongside Jerry York on the Boston College men’s hockey team bench, associate head coach Greg Brown has been named an assistant head coach for the 2014 U.S. National Junior Team.
MEN'S TENNIS; Grokenberger And Puestow Follow Unique Paths To BC Tennis

At their respective ages of 12, Billy Grokenberger had never heard of Boston College and Klaus Puestow had never picked up a tennis racket, facts that make their status as the Boston College tennis team’s only two seniors even more unbelievable.
BASEBALL: Brazis Transitions From Amateur To Professional Play After BC

As a freshman at Boston College, relief pitcher Matt Brazis led the team with 23 appearances out of the bullpen, and he followed that up with a successful sophomore year. He turned it up in ACC play in 2011, with five saves and a 1.62 ERA in 13 contests.
ROUNDUP: Tennis Falls In ACC Play

In a 7-0 loss to Virginia Tech last weekend, the Boston College men’s tennis team was not only matched up against the No. 59 ranked team, but also against two players who rank in the International Tennis Association’s top 100. The number one and two players for the Hokies, Andreead Bjerrehus and Amerigo Contini, are ranked No.
FOOTBALL: Learning The Ropes

Al Louis-Jean was lined up five yards from where he needed to be, and as the ball snapped, so did Kevin Lempa. Boston College’s new defensive backs coach ran at Louis-Jean and ushered him to his appropriate position in the flat with an exuberant amount of screamed instructions.
FOOTBALL: Momah, Clancy Eye NFL Dreams At Pro Day

12 Former BC Fotball Players Workout For Pro Teams Leading Up To Draft

Mar. 20 has been circled on the calendars of Nick Clancy and Ifeanyi Momah for a long time.
COLUMN: Scholar Lives Hockey Dream At BC

It’s not everyday that a Boston College student receives a call to suit up for the men’s hockey team during a postseason run.
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WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Punching Their Ticket

Eagles Advance To Frozen Four For Third Straigh Season

The Boston College women’s hockey team advanced to the Frozen Four for the third year in a row with a 3-1 win over Harvard on Saturday. After falling 1-0 behind late in the first period, the Eagles took over the game and put in three unanswered goals to secure a win at Conte Forum.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Seniors End Conte Careers On High Note

After the final horn sounded on Saturday night, BC’s six seniors saluted to the crowd and skated out of Kelley Rink for the last time. They had kept their perfect class record in Hockey East tournament play intact. More importantly, the senior six had advanced the Eagles to their ninth consecutive Hockey East semifinal at TD Garden.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Hurricanes Eliminate BC

Down 57-55 to top-seeded Miami with three minutes left in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament, Boston College head coach Steve Donahue played into the Hurricanes’ aggressive traps.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Alber Adds Comfort, Confidence On Defense

Entering the third period of play on Saturday night, Vermont had more penalties (10) than it had shots on goal (eight). The Catamounts’ time on the penalty kill had an effect on the low number of shots they got off, but the bigger influence was a tightened-up Boston College defense.
WOMEN'S TENNIS: Kelleher Provides Verteran Leadership For Resurgent Tennis Squad

For most of the spring during her junior season, Alex Kelleher, a senior on this year’s women’s tennis team, played through pain.
BASEBALL: Highly Ranked Georgia Tech Dominates BC In Three Game Series

A Boston College baseball team that has been plagued by big losses this season traveled to Georgia Tech this weekend for its second ACC series of the year.
LACROSSE: BC Offense Silenced By Terrapin D

Looking to record an upset victory in its ACC home opener, the Boston College women’s lacrosse team dueled with undefeated No. 1 Maryland on Saturday afternoon.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Eagles Face Final Conference Battle In Greensboro

ACC Rookie Of The Year Olivier Hanlan Looks To Catalyze A Tournament Run

The eighth-seeded Eagles open play with a rematch against the ninth-seeded Yellow Jackets, and although Hanlan scored 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting, he knows that he can do better against the senior guard in charge of defending him.
COLUMN: Johnson Reflects On Improvements During His First Year At The Helm

The scouting report was out on Boston College women’s basketball.

Switch every screen. Close out hard on the 3-pointers. Force the Eagles, full of killer spot-up shooters but shaky drivers, to beat you off the dribble.
MEN'S SWIMMING: Eagles Finish Swim Season

Head coach Tom Groden’s Eagles tallied 120 points to clinch eighth place in their tournament appearance, which lasted from Feb. 27 until Mar. 2. Despite facing intense competition from its conference opponents, including eventual tournament champion Virginia, BC’s effort showcased a number of impressive individual performances.
MEN'S SQUASH: Men’s Squash Captures Chaffee Cup

At the end of February, Boston College and Boston University men’s club squash teams met in the Chaffee Cup final, the Men’s College Squash’s E Division championship. BC, as the defending champions, had more than just a rivalry to motivate them.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Wolfpack Overpowers Eagles Inside

For nine minutes, the Boston College men’s basketball team showed that a road environment wouldn’t affect its ability to execute. Trailing North Carolina State 22-6 midway through the first half, it looked like the Eagles were once again going to get outplayed on an opponent’s home floor. Then, sophomore center Dennis Clifford finished a dunk and guard Lonnie Jackson erupted for nine points, all from behind the line, to cut the Wolfpack lead down to six points before the half ended.
LACROSSE: Late Run Leads To BC Upset

With rain falling, pushed horizontally by gusts of wind, the University of Connecticut Huskies and Boston College Eagles lined up for a stormy afternoon lacrosse matchup.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Adjust To Playoff Style Hockey

Head coach Jerry York, after his team’s loss on Tuesday, acknowledged the added weight that each game possesses as his Eagles and six other teams stand in contention for the Hockey East regular season.
SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: A New State Of Mind

Meditation And Visualization Steady Lacrosse For 2013

Acacia Walker met Jerry Lynch when she was 18. A freshman on the University of Maryland lacrosse team, Walker was joining a dynasty.
SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Leading The Way Across The Diamond

Hunter Gordon, Tom Bourdon, And Matt Pare Embrace The "C" On Their Chests

The calendar only says February and the frigid Massachusetts winter wind howls outside. Inside the practice bubble covering the field at Alumni Stadium, however, it feels just like spring time.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Freshman Guards Aim To Be ACC's Top Backcourt

As that sequence makes clear, Donahue’s rebuilding project is not yet where he wants it to be, but the coach has handed the keys to the future, and perhaps his job, to Hanlan and Rahon. For their part, the two freshmen understand the burden that has been bestowed upon them and are learning from their mistakes as they go.
COLUMN: Donahue Shows Promise

At the helm of that effort was now Boston College basketball head coach Steve Donahue who, in his 10th year at Cornell, killed many a March Madness dream. The team had been on an upsurge for the past three seasons, managing to make the first round of the tournament by winning the Ivy League each of the two years before their Sweet Sixteen berth. Before those strong years, however, the Big Red didn’t have the same satisfying post-season performance.
COLUMN: Clifford Stays Centered In Trying Season

For Dennis Clifford, there’s the obvious, physical pain that everyone can see, and then there’s the agony and disappointment he keeps outside of Conte Forum’s walls, away from his young, impressionable teammates.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Brown Dives Into Key Role For Eagles

Lightning might not strike twice, but Patrick Brown does.
BASEBALL: Late Rally Highlights Tourney For BC

After having their practice bubble collapsed by last weekend’s storm, members of the BC baseball team thought they’d be escaping the wintry elements of Chestnut Hill by opening their season in North Carolina at the Elon Invitational. But the Eagles could not get away from the snow despite traveling over 600 miles south, and dropped two out of three to begin the 2013 season.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Get Senior Day Win

Seven extra numbers were carefully painted onto two panels that were attached to the boards in Conte Forum. The numbers 2, 7, 10, 11, 13, 18, and 29 represented four years of practice, games, wins, losses, goals, assists, saves, and leadership. Above the numbers, in the Eagles’ maroon and gold, “Women’s Hockey Seniors” explained to all present the relevance of those numbers.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Falls In Ninth ACC Loss

After Saturday afternoon’s game against the Seminoles, Boston College men’s basketball has now lost eight of its last 11 games by five or fewer points. Florida State, on the other hand, is 6-1 in games decided by five points or fewer.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Eagles Edged By Miami Scoring Outburst

The Eagles efforts were not enough to combat a heavy offensive effort from the ACC No. 5 Miami. In the two teams’ first meeting of the year, BC fell by a margin of 25 points with a final score of 79-54.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Shields Leads BC Past UVA

Kerri Shields could hardly miss. The senior guard went 7-for-12 from the 3-point line, setting a season high and racking up 21 points to lead the Boston College women’s basketball team (10-14, 4-9 ACC) to a 61-49 win over the Virginia Cavaliers last Thursday at Conte Forum.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Jackson Gives Rahon The Confidence To Close

Joe Rahon came crashing down directly on the arm he needed to save his team. “Don’t shoot them if you can’t,” his teammates told him, as they scraped Wake Forest defenders away and helped him up off the Conte Forum floor. He ignored them and made his way to midcourt, bending and extending that precious shooting arm again and again, mixing in attempts at a shooting motion.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Overcomes Defensive Lapses In Win

Despite salvaging a 66-63 victory last night against Wake Forest, the Boston College men’s basketball team had to first survive a 40-minute marathon of highs and lows on both sides of the ball. As head coach Steve Donahue admitted, the Eagles’ third conference victory of the season was not without growing pains.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Watch The Throne

BC Seniors Capture Fourth Straigth Beanpot Championship Trophy

From the blue line, Bill Arnold glided into the Northeastern zone midway through the second period. To his left, Kevin Hayes entered the zone as well. With a smooth motion, Steven Whitney flicked the puck into Hayes’s waiting hands, increasing speed, charging at the net. For a moment, it looked like Hayes was going to shoot. Maintaining a solid stance, he glided toward Chris Rawlings, who waited in the Northeastern net. He didn’t take the shot though, and instead sent the puck flying back to Arnold, who was ready and coming up the middle.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Last Second Heartbreak

Olivier Hanlan’s Last-Second Jumper Misses Wide Left As BC Upset Falls Short

With the shot clock turned off and the ball in BC’s hands, rookie guard Olivier Hanlan was poised to orchestrate a final play that would send the Eagles soaring above college basketball’s elite. He dribbled into a traffic-filled lane, pulled up, and let a jump shot roll off his finger tips as Conte Forum held its breath. Two points was all BC would need to crush Mike Kryzyzewski’s No. 4 Blue Devil squad, solidifying the program-defining victory Hanlan and his teammates have been fighting for.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC's Odio, Defense Shine Against Blue Devils

Despite culminating in a crushing 62-61 loss, the Boston College men’s basketball team’s duel with Duke last night featured two encouraging signs—the solid play of BC’s defense and the electric performance of sophomore forward Eddie Odio.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Unable To Capitalize On Second Half Rally At Wake

The Boston College women’s basketball team traveled to Winston-Salem, North Carolina yesterday in search of its fourth ACC win against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Despite a strong individual performance from junior Katie Zenevitch, other Eagles were held to low point totals and were unable to complete their second half comeback, returning the Chestnut Hill with a 61-59 loss.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Tar Heel Coach Earns Historic Win

“I’m not a good loser, I am just telling you,” said North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell. “I’m not a good loser, and I hope I never become one.”
FOOTBALL: BC Reruiting Class Of 2013 Announced

Head Coach Steve Addazio Brings 17 New Players To The Eagle Roster For Next Season

Head football coach Steve Addazio announced the addition of 17 members to the Boston College football team yesterday afternoon in the Yawkey Athletic Center.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Wasylk's Late Goal Downs Harvard

As BC’s Lexi Bender corralled the puck near the Crimson’s goal late in the third period, teammate Taylor Wasylk broke through an open lane and toward the crease. A flawless pass and a dramatic score later, the Eagles found themselves soaring to their second consecutive Beanpot championship game.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Young Players Step Up To Push BC To Beanpot Finals

Over the past six decades, the Beanpot has become a staple of hockey tradition in the city of Boston. Bringing together the four premier Division I programs from around the city annually, the Beanpot has become an intrinsic part of the winter for each of the teams, as well as their respective schools and fan bases.
MEN'S Hockey: Defrosting For The Beanpot

After Suffering Through January Slumps, Boston Programs Ready For 61st Beanpot

Striding up the left side, three Terriers between him and the net, Steven Whitney sees that his path to the goal is closed and sends a perfect pass across the ice to be taken by Bill Arnold a few yards inside the blue line. A short glide. His right foot kicks back. From 40 feet out, he shoots. Glove side, top shelf. Just over the waiting hand of Boston University goalie Kieran Millan.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Shooting Prowess Makes BC’s Jackson A Leader On The Court

When a head coach takes over a new program, it is often said that he should be given the proper amount of time to bring in “his guys” and implement his system completely. In the case of coach Steve Donahue and the men’s basketball team, Lonnie Jackson has become an integral part of this process, clearly one of Donahue’s guys.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: After Late Collapse, BC Edges Clemson

On a chilly Saturday afternoon at Conte Forum, the Boston College Eagles used red-hot shooting and a resilient effort down the stretch to notch their first home win in ACC play. Freshman guard Joe Rahon led the way for the Eagles, putting up a stellar stat line of 26 points, four assists, four rebounds, and lighting it up from deep, going 6-for-7 from three.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Odio's Energy Jumps Out Against Clemson

There were two major career highs set in the Boston College men’s basketball win over Clemson on Saturday. Joe Rahon led the team with 26 points and made six-of-seven from beyond the arc. But the second may have been an even more important development for head coach Steve Donahue, as Eddie Odio was on the court for 29 minutes and continued his high-energy play of late.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Zenevitch Shows Versatility In ACC Win

When Boston College women’s basketball head coach Erik Johnson entered the locker room after Thursday night’s win, he said that one individual’s stat line made the difference.
COLUMN: Momentum Swings To The Surreal

In a matter of seconds, excitement turned into terror, a superstar turned into a son, and a basketball game turned into life.
FOOTBALL: Juniors Cut Off Locks For Charity

BC’s Amidon And Sylvia Sport New Looks, Look Ahead To Fresh Start

Next season it might be a bit more difficult to spot wide receiver Alex Amidon and defensive back Sean Sylvia making plays on the field. The two Boston College football team members have made some drastic changes over break, and it has nothing to do with football.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Down And Out

Lack Of Experience Adds Up

A ball dribbled off of a foot. An easy layup bounced off the back of the rim. The opposition beat a defender off the dribble with ease. These scenes exist in every basketball game, and would be inconsequential for most teams, but as Boston College fail to hit a stride offensively and defensively, these small mistakes add up quickly and cost victories.
COLUMN: Skating Past Our Real Heroes

Two defining statues adorn the Boston College campus.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Offense Stalls At UVA

Trying to snap a three-game losing streak and claim a conference victory on the road, the Boston College men’s basketball team visited the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. Despite overcoming an early deficit and taking a lead into halftime, the Eagles suffered their 10th loss of the season by a score of 65-51.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Offensive Rout Ices UConn

The Boston College women’s hockey team (19-4-2, 12-2-1) is back on track with two wins in two days, after a Jan. 19 loss to Mercyhurst, that broke the Eagle’s 13 game win streak.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Point / Counterpoint - Will BC Men's Basketball Make The NIT?

Eagles Still Have Rebuilding To Do

The 2012-2013 Boston College men’s basketball team will not make the NIT tournament.
COLUMN: Eagles Make Strides On The Court Despite A Tough Conference Schedule

At 9-10 (1-5), the Boston College men’s basketball team has dipped back under .500 for the first time since December 8th. A team that won five in a row to close out December has clearly taken a step backward, losing five of six since the start of January. At a quick glance, it appears that BC has not established any growth since last year.
ROUNDUP: King Named ACC Performer Of The Week At BU

During a weekend that was busy for Boston College athletes all across campus, several athletes on the women’s track team and the women’s tennis team shined as they helped lead their respective teams to victory.
FOOTBALL: Tackling A Promise In The Classroom

Luke Kuechly Is Back In Chestnut Hill Finishing His Degree

On the day he was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers’ Association, Luke Kuechly was on the phone with the Boston College registrar’s office.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Eagles Downed By Terps

Looking to avenge last week’s nail-biting loss at home to Miami, the Boston College men’s basketball team looked to steal a victory on the road against ACC rival Maryland. The Eagles took the court Tuesday night having lost four conference matchups by a combined nine points, in need of flawless play down the stretch to avoid a three-game losing streak.
MEN'S SOCCER: BC’s Kyle Bekker Taken Third Overall In MLS SuperDraft

Since its inaugural season in 1996, Major League Soccer (MLS) has chosen only five Boston College players to join its ranks by way of its annual college draft. From the time when BC graduate Paul Keegan was made the league’s sixth ever pick in 1996 to the selection of Paul Gerstenberger in 2009, only five players were deemed good enough to join the ranks of North America’s top professional soccer league.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Streaking

The Women's Hockey Squad Is Riding A School Record 17-Game And 84-Day Unbeaten Streak

Down by one with less than a minute to play, most teams resign themselves to a likely defeat. A net without a goaltender seems to be a gaping mouth on the far end of the ice, easily choked by the puck slipping into the wrong hands. During the regular season, the prospect of an empty net goal usually means a crushing defeat to a single game. Very rarely do the six skaters find themselves defending 80 days of work.
FOOTBALL: Addazio Fills Out Staff

Eight New Hires Refresh BC Football

Head Coach Steve Addazio has gotten right down to business in filling out his coaching staff for next season, announcing nine hires over the break. The coaching staff now looks much more complete than it did a month ago, with several key roles having been filled.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Gaudreau Grabs Gold In Ufa

Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau proved once again why he is one of the most skilled offensive players in Division 1 hockey. This time, however, he did it on a world stage in Russia.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Sun Devils' Pressure Stunts Eagles In Second Half

Arizona State’s aggressive ball pressure and surprisingly deadly shooting was too much for the Boston College women’s basketball team yesterday, as the Sun Devils overwhelmed the Eagles 68-59.
COLUMN: BC Basketball Progresses Beyond Just Xs And Os

It’s dangerously easy for frustration to set in when losses come from intangibles like inexperience and mental toughness. Xs and Os aren’t difficult to fix in the gym, and that kind of progress isn’t tough to track. But how does strength of mind come about? How do you fix experience?
FOOTBALL: Addazio Introduced As Head Football Coach

Steve Addazio is the new head coach for the Boston College football team.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Living Like An Eagle

York Still Hasn’t Changed, Even With The Ultimate Record In Sight

Putting the team before the individual. It’s every coach’s dream. It’s also Jerry York’s reality.
COLUMN: Bates Has His Man In Addazio

Almost two days and one passionate wrecking ball of a press conference later, I’m starting to drink the “Vitamin Water.” I’ll at least have a cup.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Harvard Takes Fifth Straight

When head coach Steve Donahue sees his team shoot almost 60 percent from the field, he expects them to win. Despite the apparent offensive efficiency on Tuesday night, the Boston College men’s basketball fell to Harvard 79-63 in the program’s fifth straight loss to the Crimson.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Head Into The Holidays On A High Note At UNH

Last night, the Boston College women’s ice hockey team extended their record-breaking unbeaten streak to twelve straight games, defeating the University of New Hampshire Wildcats decisively with a score of 4-1. The game, played at the University of New Hampshire, was the seventh game in a row that the Eagles have been victorious, a team record.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Closing In On A Class Of His Own

Eagles Bounce Back Against Terriers In Career Night For York

Strictly according to the box score, Saturday night’s 5-2 victory over No. 9 Boston University (8-5-0, 6-4-0 HEA) for the No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey team (11-2-0, 9-2-0 HEA) was a result of exceptional special teams performance by the Eagles and a two-goal night for junior forward Bill Arnold.
FOOTBALL: Point/Counterpoint; Should Doug Martin Return As OC?

An Inconsistent Record Raises Doubt

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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Shields Pushes BC Past Rutgers

Looking to bounce back from its loss to Northwestern last week, the Boston College women’s basketball team tipped off against Rutgers University yesterday afternoon at Conte Forum. Thanks to a game-winning layup from senior Kerri Shields in the final seconds of play, the Eagles won a closely contested matchup by a final score of 58-56.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Freshman Terrier Goalie Shuts Down BC Offense

It was set up all too perfect—all No. 1 Boston College had to do was win on Friday night at Agganis Arena and then it would have a chance to get Jerry York’s record-breaking 925th win on Saturday night at Kelley Rink in a rematch against No. 9 Boston University.
FOOTBALL: Bates Dismisses Spaziani From BC

Program's Struggles Leads To Firing Of Four-Year Head Coach

One chapter of Boston College football history was closed on Sunday, allowing a new one to begin with the hopes of reviving the fallen program.
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BREAKING: Spaziani Out As Head Coach At BC

Fired After 16 Years Of Coaching In Chestnut Hill

Frank Spaziani has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Boston College football team, a BC source has confirmed to The Heights. Athletic director Brad Bates confirmed the report in an official statement.
FOOTBALL: Voicing Their Support

With Spaziani's Fate Set To Be Decided Soon, Players Back Their Coach

Saturday’s game at North Carolina State could be Frank Spaziani’s last as head coach of the Boston College football team. But if his players had any say in the matter, it might not be.
FOOTBALL: Hokies Ruin Senior Day In Overtime Win

On an emotional Senior Day at Alumni Stadium, the Boston College football team faced off against ACC rival Virginia Tech in an attempt to salvage the remainder of its season.
FOOTBALL: Deuce Was Loose Against Virginia Tech

After sitting out for the middle chunk of the season, Deuce Finch returned to the backfield in a big role on Saturday against Virginia Tech. Finch brings the speed and necessary thump to move the chains, and that’s what he did. He rushed for 138 yards on 26 carries for a 5.3 yards per carry average. Finch also led the Eagles with five receptions for 53 yards, all on swing passes or screens.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Swept Away At Tourney

After a convincing win at home against FIU to begin their season, the Boston College men’s basketball team now sits at 1-3 after getting swept in the 2012 Charleston Classic.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cougars Bounced From Conte

The energy was high on Thursday in Conte Forum as the Boston College women’s basketball team defeated Brigham Young University 62-56 in the Eagles’ home opener. BC was unable to gain a lead at the end of the first half, but it came back with a vengeance in the second half to secure the win.
FOOTBALL: No Publicity Is The Best Indicator Of Successful Career For Flaherty

You have never heard of Boston College’s best football player. That statement is not in any way meant to be condescending, cheeky, or otherwise, because how many players in football can claim that they come to work every day and are 100 percent perfect? While every player strives for perfection of some form in his particular craft, Sean Flaherty has long snapping down to a science, and he’s the top scientist in the country.
VOLLEYBALL: Florida St., Miami Sweep BC

In mid-November, the Boston College women’s volleyball team finds itself nearly at the end of journey it began three months ago. Early in the season, head coach Chris Campbell identified the team’s key to success for the upcoming 2012 season, and has since seen the reality of his words come to fruition.
Column: Eagles Are Growing Fast Despite Early Record

After last year’s nine-win season, the Boston College men’s basketball team was picked to finish last in the 12-team ACC by both the media and the league’s coaches.
FOOTBALL: BC Has Hands Full With VT

Another week, another game. Except this time, Saturday’s game might be a little more emotional, as it marks the final one at Alumni Stadium in the 2012 Boston College football season.
FOOTBALL: Seniors Are Set For Finale

Vets Reflect On Time With Eagles

On Saturday, 16 members of the Boston College football team will step onto the field of Alumni Stadium for their last career home game. Over their four years, the team has seen some discouraging seasons, but there have also been some positives, as they have become some of the leaders in shaping the future of BC football.
Column: Amidon Does It All, In The Best Way

Boston College wide receiver Alex Amidon was left off of the Biletnikoff Award semifinalist list, which was cut to 10 players this week, and the receiver probably couldn’t care less.
SWIMMING: Sophomore Downs Makes A Splash In Her Debut Season At BC

It has been an up and down season for the Boston College women’s swimming and diving team. The Eagles have been met with definitive success in some meets while falling short in others.
FOOTBALL: Same Old Story

Irish Are Too Much To Handle As BC Struggles To Light Up The Scoreboard

Chase Rettig lay face-down on the field. Senior captain and offensive lineman Emmett Cleary ran back to pick up his quarterback, who had been knocked down time and time again against Notre Dame. Rettig was lying in the same spot he’d found himself in all season.
FOOTBALL: Once Again, Third-Down Troubles Lead To Loss

It was the same story yet again for Boston College as it was downed 21-6 by undefeated rival No. 4 Notre Dame at Alumni Stadium on Saturday night.
Column: In His Short Time At BC, Bates Has Been Learning

Brad Bates is living out of his suitcase in a hotel. He’s been at Boston College full-time for three weeks, but Bates hasn’t had much time to think about the little things like buying a new house to live in. He has a few more important issues on his plate as athletic director on the Heights.
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WOMEN'S SOCCER: Eagles Move On In Tourney

The November Madness of the NCAA women’s soccer tournament has begun.
The No. 8 seed Boston College squared off against the No. 9 seed Hofstra this past Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament in Newton. Despite a heroic effort from Hofstra goalkeeper Emily Morphitis, the Eagles, sparked by a four-point performance from Kristie Mewis, notched a 2-0 victory to advance to the second round.
SAILING: Despite Youth, Reineke Does Not Lack Experience

What does one do when they win a national championship? Some go to Disneyland, others make a big show of parading the country as praise is lavished their way, and the most fortunate find themselves on the steps of the White House, shaking hands with none other than President Barack Obama.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Returns From Roadtrip Winless Against Hokies And Cavaliers

As other students braved the first signs of winter this weekend, the Boston College volleyball team headed south out of the cold for two road matches against Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia. The weekend started slowly for the Eagles with a straight set loss against the Hokies, and ended in a hard-fought five-setter from which the Cavaliers finally emerged victorious.
FOOTBALL: Wrestling For An Upset

After Suffering Another Bowl-Less Season, The BC Football Team Is Looking To Be A Postseason Spoier

Positives have been few and far between for this year’s Boston College football team. Nine games into the season, the Eagles have only been able to enjoy two wins, and a bowl game is not in their future. But all is not lost yet for BC—a primetime showdown against No. 4 Notre Dame in the national spotlight awaits them on Saturday night, and the Eagles are hungry to play the spoiler role.
Column: Give Bates The Time He Deserves

While watching last Saturday’s loss at Wake Forest, I noticed a number of tweets directed at @BCBradBates, the feed for Boston College’s new athletic director. I think it’s great that our new AD has become accessible to the fans in social media outlets, and it’s already given people confidence that he will work hard for the people. With that said, I have one comment to some of those people directing their comments at Bates: stop complaining. Your whining isn’t going to answer anything. You’re trying to make yourself bigger than the program, and to be honest you’re giving our newest member a bad impression of our school.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: BC Earns NCAA Tournament Bid

On Monday, it was announced that the Boston College women’s soccer team (10-7-3) had earned its 10th consecutive berth into the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. The Eagles are set to host Hofstra (11-8-2) tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Newton.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Come Back To Route Friars

Behind a stellar second period comeback, in which a steady offensive onslaught by the No. 7 Boston College women’s hockey team (4-3-1 overall, 3-2-1 WHEA) produced three goals, the Eagles accomplished on Wednesday night at Kelley Rink what no other WHEA team had thus far in 2012: taking down the Providence Friars (6-4-1, 4-1-0) by a healthy score of 6-1.
MEN'S SOCCER: Conference Tournament Hopes Dashed For BC

The Eagles Lost On Penalty Kicks In The Opening Round Of The ACC Tournament Against Clemson

After 15 regular season games and over 1,500 minutes of soccer, the Boston College men’s soccer team’s ACC tournament hopes came down to a few shots on Tuesday night against Clemson, all 12 yards from the goal. After 120 minutes of even, back-and-forth soccer, the game remained deadlocked at a scoreless draw. The match went past double overtime into penalty kicks, where the Eagles sent their upperclassmen leaders to the line to seal the game. However, the efforts of seniors Isaac Taylor, Colin Murphy, and Kevin Mejia, along with junior Ryan Dunn, were not enough, as BC lost in penalty kicks 3-1. The Eagles return to Chestnut Hill knocked out of the playoffs, without a chance at an ACC title.
FOOTBALL: Lost Cause

Turnovers, Lack Of Offensive Execution Lead To BC's Second Straight Losing Season

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — On Saturday, the Boston College football team faced off against Wake Forest at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, N.C., and was unable to make a late-game comeback, falling 28-14. The Demon Deacons were led by junior quarterback Tanner Price’s performance of 39-for-57, 293 yards and three touchdowns, and wide receiver Michael Campanaro’s ACC-record 16 catches for 123 yards and three scores. On the other side of the ball, the Wake Forest defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions from quarterback Chase Rettig. An early injury to Andre Williams forced freshman running back David Dudeck into the lead role.
FOOTBALL: Williams' Injury Deals Another Blow

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Early in the second quarter of Saturday’s 28-14 loss to Wake Forest, Boston College starting running back Andre Williams went down with an apparent abdominal injury. At first glance, spectators believed that Williams suffered a neck injury, after being ripped down by his facemask in the red zone.
Column: The Puzzling Case Of Deuce Finch At RB

There has to be something we don’t know. From the outside, it doesn’t make sense that Deuce Finch was in Chestnut Hill while the rest of his teammates were battling down in Winston-Salem, N.C. on Saturday afternoon.
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MEN'S SOCCER: Eagles' Loss To Tar Heels Sends Them To Clemson

The Boston College men’s soccer team ended regular season play on Thursday night with a 4-0 loss at the University of North Carolina. The Eagles were thoroughly outplayed for the full 90 minutes and the Tar Heels won to earn a share of the ACC title. It was a game that was never in doubt, as North Carolina controlled it from the opening kick and never let go, pinning BC back in its own end for much of the game and pressuring its defense almost constantly.
VOLLEYBALL: Eagles Downed On Senior Day

The Boston College volleyball team (10-16, 4-10 ACC) held its Senior Day match on Sunday afternoon in Power Gym. Its opponent, Wake Forest (9-17, 3-11), came closely matched with the Eagles both in ACC wins and overall records, though they had a track record of struggling away from home. That was not the case on Sunday, however, as a strong offensive performance propelled the Demon Deacons past a shaky BC defense to win the match 3-1.
VOLLEYBALL: Blue Devils Down BC In Narrow Upset

On Friday, Power Gym in Conte Forum was buzzing with energy. It was a full house as fans watched to see if the Boston College volleyball team could defeat Duke’s Blue Devils once again. It was not long ago, on Oct. 6, that the Eagles swept the Blue Devils in three sets down in Durham, N.C.
FOOTBALL: Win Gives BC A New Psyche In Prep For Wake Forest

Eagles Not Satisfied With Last Week's Win, Looking To Build Off It

The meteorologists might not think so, but the sun is shining a little brighter in Chestnut Hill this week as the Eagles prepare for Wake Forest.
FOOTBALL: At Last

After Blowing Its Lead, BC Uses Last-Minute Drive To Secure First ACC Win

It took 10 failed attempts and nearly 52 minutes of game time before Boston College finally converted a third down in its 20-17 win against Maryland on Saturday in Chestnut Hill.
FOOTBALL: Defense, Freshmen Come Up Big In BC's Win

Poised to snap a five-game losing streak and tally its first ACC victory in 2012, the Boston College football team delivered a dramatic 20-17 victory against conference rival Maryland on Saturday afternoon.
Column: Euphoric Feeling Sets In At Alumni

Emmett Cleary said it all without saying a single word: finally.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Florida State Kicks BC Out Of Tourney

The No. 21 Boston College women’s soccer team faced its most feared opponent in the first game of the ACC Tournament yesterday afternoon, No. 3 Florida State. After the Eagles’ recent upset of the Seminoles a week and a half ago, BC had to prepare for a hard-fought game on FSU’s home turf. The result was a tough one, as the Seminoles won 4-0.
MEN'S SOCCER: BC Draws With UVA

It was not pretty. It surely was not dry. It was simply just another frustrating point for the Eagles.
MEN'S SOCCER: Comeback Proves Luthy's Worth In Net

All his life, senior goalkeeper Justin Luthy has been the starting goalie. During his time spent training with clubs in Europe, his time playing with the Columbus Crew Academy team, and now his time as goalkeeper for the Boston College men’s soccer team during the last four seasons, Luthy has always been the No. 1 keeper for any team he has played on.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: UVA Offense Overpowers BC

The No. 21 Boston College women’s soccer team (10-6-3, 4-5-1 ACC) was not able to pull off the upset against the No. 10 Virginia Cavaliers (13-4-1, 6-3-1) Thursday night in Charlottesville. With the Eagles leading 1-0 at half, the Cavaliers scored five unanswered goals in the second half to defeat BC by a score of 5-1. This loss at Klockner Stadium marked the end of the regular season for the Eagles, and was the final regular season ACC women’s soccer match of the season.
FOOTBALL: Changing Things Up

After Five Straight Losses, Spaziani Decides To Switch Up Practice Before BC Faces Maryland

Having seen enough of the same lack of execution over the last five games, head coach Frank Spaziani decided to throw a wrinkle into Boston College’s practices this week in preparation for Maryland. The first team offense is going up against the first team defense in shorter practices, which has infused a new level of intensity and competition into the entire squad.
FOOTBALL: Players Still Upbeat, Offense Looks To Rebound

One might presume there’d be little hope, or upbeat feelings, from the Boston College football players after 1-6 start to the 2012 season.
EAGLE ROUNDUP: Swimming Dominates Invitational

Boston College’s men’s and women’s swimming teams both took first place in the New England Catholic Invitational this past weekend. The women’s team was led by Emily Downs, who finished first in the 100-yard freestyle, third in the 200-yard and 50-yard freestyles, and helped her team take first in the 200-yard freestyle relay. Drew Cuttic won first in the 1000-yard freestyle for the men, and Connor Stickney was part of two relay teams that also took first in their events.
FOOTBALL: Another Game Out Of Reach

Unable To Stop Georgia Tech On Third Downs, BC Gets Dumped By Yellow Jackets For Fifth Straight Loss

ATLANTA — Third and eight: first down. Third and goal from the three-yard line: touchdown. Third and seven: first down. Third and nine: first down. Third and five from the 12-yard line: touchdown. Third and 26: first down. Third and goal from the one: touchdown. Third and two: first down. Third and 11 from the 24-yard line: touchdown.
FOOTBALL: Untimely Mistake Deflates BC In Fourth Quarter

ATLANTA — Quarterback Chase Rettig saw the possibilities running through his head.
“I think if we would’ve gotten the ball there … We had a lot of momentum and we were moving the ball well on offense…” Rettig began before trailing off when referencing the turning point in Boston College’s loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday.
Column: A Moment Of Emotion From Spaz After Loss

You read his words on paper, and it sounds like he doesn’t care anymore. His go-to phrases are about a lack of execution, doing some good things but making too many mistakes, and guys fighting hard, but not being able to get it done where it counts—in the win column.
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WOMEN'S SOCCER: Fatigued Eagles End In Scoreless Tie With Miami

Rather than starting the game with only the National Anthem, yesterday’s women’s soccer game began with honoring the seniors of No. 24 Boston College and a team handshake to celebrate ACC’s Good Sportsmanship Week. This game was the final regular season home game for the departing seniors on the team. Especially after a big win on Thursday against No. 1 Florida State, BC felt in control going into the game.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: BC Upsets No. 1 Seminoles

In a marquee matchup under the Thursday night lights, No. 24 Boston College hosted and upset No. 1 Florida State, ending the run of Division I women’s soccer’s last undefeated team. A perfect 14-0 before meeting the Eagles, the Seminoles fell 3-2 to BC—a result of brilliantly executed clinical soccer, unflinching team effort, and goals from midfielder Kate McCarthy, striker Stephanie McCaffrey, and captain Kristie Mewis.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Swept By North Carolina Squads

The Boston College volleyball team headed down to North Carolina this past weekend to face the North Carolina State University Wolfpack and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Despite putting up a strong fight on both fronts, the Eagles headed home with two losses.
FOOTBALL: Seeing Triple — Again

BC Readies For Georgia Tech's Triple Option, Similar To Army

Two weeks ago, Boston College got pounded by Army’s triple option. The Eagles are now preparing for a bigger, stronger, and faster version of that offense—Georgia Tech.
FOOTBALL: Eagles Ready For Tricky Yellow Jacket Defense

Chase Rettig will have to keep an eye on his blind side the entire game this weekend against Georgia Tech‘s 3-4 defensive front. The Yellow Jackets’ tricky defensive formation, even with an interim defensive coordinator, will constantly try to confuse the Boston College quarterback.
Column: Crowther Race Reminds Us Of BC Duty

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of running in the eighth annual Welles Remy Crowther Red Bandana Run. The run, which is sponsored annually by the Boston College Service and Learning Center, is named in honor of Welles Crowther. For those who don’t know Crowther’s story, it is one of sacrifice and admirably exemplifies BC’s mantra of “men and women for others.” During the attacks of Sept. 11, the BC alumnus passed away in the flaming World Trade Center as he helped lead people to safety. The former Eagles lacrosse player’s heroics were realized by the symbolic red bandana he traditionally wore, as people came forward to recognize the man who saved them.
FOOTBALL: A Crushing Defeat

TALLAHASEE, Fla. — For the first four minutes of Boston College’s game at Florida State on Saturday evening, the Eagles looked like they might be a tougher matchup for the Seminoles than many anticipated. BC quarterback Chase Rettig was able to orchestrate a 68-yard drive that landed the Eagles at first and goal on the Florida State one-yard line. But that’s where it all went wrong and things started going downhill—fast.
FOOTBALL: Unexpectedly, Williams Able To Run Freely

TALLAHASEE, Fla. — Coming into Friday’s game, the Eagles knew it was going to be very challenging to move the ball against the Seminole defense. Florida State came into the game ranked fourth in total defense, fifth in run and pass defense, and seventh in scoring defense in the nation. While the Eagles were shut down through the air, the ground game was a different story.
MEN'S SOCCER: Nana Chases The Moon

As the 5-foot-9, 145-pound, Mohawk-sporting forward steps onto the pitch, chants of “Nana, Nana, Nana, Nana, hey, hey, hey, goodbye” fill the home fan section of the Newton Soccer Field. They are referencing freshman Derrick “Nana” Boateng, a native of Ghana and one of Boston College soccer’s brightest young stars. While Boateng appears to have all the confidence in the world while making moves around the pitch, a deeper look into his life reveals a journey of hard work, sacrifice, and a promise made to a loved one.
MEN'S SOCCER: Double OT Not Enough For BC

The Boston College men’s soccer team drew 0-0 to the Clemson Tigers after double overtime at the Newton Soccer Field on Saturday night. Both defenses held firm throughout the 110 minutes, which puts the Eagles’ record at 7-3-3 and 2-1-2 in ACC play, while Clemson is 4-7-3 with 2-2-2 in the ACC.
MEN'S SOCCER: Tough D Stunts Eagles

While both the Boston College and Clemson men’s soccer teams exited the pitch without a goal on Saturday evening in Newton, it wasn’t for lack of effort or creativity by the Eagles.
FIELD HOCKEY: Eagles Find Success In Homestand Against Ranked Opponents

The No. 24 Boston College field hockey team was able to gain some confidence playing at home this weekend, defeating two ranked opponents with a 1-0 victory over the No. 10 Northeastern Huskies (10-3) on Friday night and a 6-2 victory over the No. 20 New Hampshire Wildcats (7-7) on Sunday afternoon. With these victories, the Eagles (9-6) were able to pick up their two first home wins of the season. Both games were played at the Newton Sports Complex. In yesterday’s game, the team raised money and awareness for cancer in the “Stick It To Cancer” game.
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FOOTBALL: Defense Looks To Prove Itself Against Seminoles

The Boston College football team faces what may be its most difficult challenge of the season on Saturday, when it travels to Tallahassee to take on No. 12 Florida State. The Seminoles, who had been ranked as high as No. 3 before losing last week at North Carolina State, enter play with a record of 5-1 overall and 2-1 in ACC play. Yet despite the success that Florida State has enjoyed so far, defensive back Sean Sylvia thinks the team may be overlooking the Eagles this weekend.
Column: Bates Is Just What BC Needed

This is exactly what Boston College needed. When Gene DeFilippo announced his retirement as athletic director back in August, he said that it was the right time for “new leadership” at the AD position. It was time for a change on the heights. Brad Bates brings just that—and much, much more.
On First Day As Athletic Director, Bates Fits Right In

They were kept in the dark until the final hour, but the Boston College athletic community responded with resounding approval and excitement to the announcement of Brad Bates as the University’s new athletic director on Tuesday.
MEN'S SOCCER: Overtime Goal Pushes BC Past Dartmouth

Last night, the Boston College men’s soccer team (7-3-2) defeated non-conference opponent Dartmouth, 1-0, on an overtime header from senior Kyle Bekker at the Newton Sports Complex. The match came after the Eagles’ upset of Wake Forest last weekend, which concerned head coach Ed Kelly heading into the match.
VOLLEYBALL: Eagles Face Tough ACC Foes

Elite Florida State And Miami Squads Travel To Chestnut Hill For Weekend Matchups

The Boston College volleyball team will look to build on some early-season success when it hosts ACC foes No. 12 FSU and Miami on Friday and Sunday. The Seminoles and the Hurricanes are currently tied for first in ACC play at 6-1. And while the Eagles have gotten off to a much faster start than in previous years, head coach Chris Campbell knows just how difficult these two matches will be.
EAGLE ROUNDUP: Men's And Women's XC Teams Find Success

The men’s and women’s cross country teams highlighted a successful weekend of Boston College athletics with two dominating performances at the New England Championships. The senior duo of Louis Serafini (24:30.31) and Jordan Hamm (24:30.53) led the way for the men’s side, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, on their way to the team’s second-place finish. Tyler King also finished inside the top 20, clocking in at 24:49.66. Anthony Bellitti (25:16.48) and Danny Kane (25:26.16) rounded out the scoring for the Eagles, who finished with a team total of 123 points.
Bates Introduced As New Athletic Director

Maximization Of Student Develpment A Major Theme

The search is finally over—Boston College has its new Athletic Director. Fifty-three days after Gene DeFilippo announced his retirement as AD, University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., announced today that Brad Bates is the new AD on the Heights.
BREAKING: Bates Named New Athletic Director At Boston College

Last Held AD title at Miami University in Ohio

The search is finally over—Boston College has its new Athletic Director. Fifty-three days after Gene DeFilippo announced his retirement as AD, Brad Bates will be introduced today as the new AD, a BC source has confirmed to The Heights.
FOOTBALL: Unstoppable

Childhood Workouts With His Father Keep Alex Amidon From Ever Slowing Down

It started as an accident: father and son miscommunicating in the perfect way. The father never knowing when the son had run too much, and the son never knowing when he should say he’d had enough. It grew into one of the most intense training programs any 12-year-old could go through.
FOOTBALL: O-Line Looks To Get Back On Track At Army

Boston College’s offensive line has been hearing from the NFL—just not in the way it’d like.
Although the offensive line has seen vast improvements in protecting the quarterback this year, it has struggled to block for the run as well as it has in the past. That has gained the attention of former Eagles that are now on offensive lines in the NFL.
FOOTBALL: Notebook - BC Preparing For A Different Kind Of Offense

The United States Army will test the durability of the Boston College defense on Saturday by possessing the ball for the majority of the game. On average, Army holds the ball for a little more than 32 minutes per game, one of the longer averages in the country.
FOOTBALL: Struggling To Keep Up

After A Strong First Half, BC Can't Stay Even With Explosive Clemson Offense

On Saturday, the Boston College football team (1-3, 0-2 ACC) hosted No. 17 Clemson University (4-1, 1-1), and, despite a strong offensive output, was unable to win the 45-31 shootout at Alumni Stadium. Chase Rettig, who threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns, matched up well with Tigers quarterback Tajh Boyd, who finished the day with 367 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and one rushing score. BC wide out Alex Amidon had the most impressive performance for the game with eight catches for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
FOOTBALL: Notebook - Amidon Records A Career Day In Loss

On a day when the offense once again came through with over 30 points, wide receiver Alex Amidon was the star. He caught eight passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
Column: DeFilippo Kept His Word 15 Years Later

“We will win with class and lose with class, but we will have class.”
Fifteen years later, Gene DeFilippo has remained true to his word. The above is what DeFilippo said during his introductory press conference on Sept. 16, 1997, after he was introduced by University President Rev. William P. Leahy, SJ.
Column: Despite Changes In Offense, Football Continues To Fall Short Of Expectations

Boston College did nothing to change the season’s status quo on Saturday.
The Eagles’ 45-31 loss to No. 17 Clemson was neither the epic blowout to signal the end for the coaching staff nor a victory that would have re-energized the fan base. Instead, it was another game that featured great offensive play, a porous defense, and a number of missed opportunities.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Gains Valuable Experience During Time In Spain

Last year’s Boston College men’s basketball team flashed promising potential at times, but inexperience and fatigue wore the squad down over the course of the season on its way to a 9-22 record. This year, the Eagles are looking to turn that inexperience into confidence and success in head coach Steve Donahue’s system, and a preseason trip to Spain during the last week of August has played a huge role in the team’s development heading into the season.
EAGLE ROUNDUP: Men's Golf Grabs Second Place

When Drew Kayser rose to the position of Boston College men’s golf coach, he stated that his goal was to “provide a rich and energetic environment in which the players of the Boston College golf teams can flourish.” On Tuesday, Kayser displayed the full force of the culture he had begun to promote.
FOOTBALL: Defense Set To Slow Down Speedy Tigers

The Boston College defense has its hands full for this weekend’s matchup against the No. 17 Clemson Tigers (3-1, 0-1 ACC). The Eagles must prepare for wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, but they won’t have to worry about star wideout Sammy Watkins, who was ruled out of the game last night. Nevertheless, Tajh Boyd, an all-around excellent quarterback, and Andre Ellington, a lightening-fast running back, will pose a threat to the Eagles’ defense.
FOOTBALL: Rested Eagles Ready For Cat Fight

A Healthy Swigert May Spark Offense

Fresh off its bye week, Boston College is hoping not to repeat history Saturday at home against No. 17 Clemson. In each of the last two seasons the Eagles have dropped their games following a bye. So what will change this time around?
Column: Clemson Won't See BC's Cement Truck Coming

The “three-headed monster” is out, and Andre Williams is in. As quarterback Chase Rettig has begun to take his step into the ACC elite during Boston College’s first three games, the backfield has faded into obscurity. The Eagles are 118th in the country in rushing yards per game, and no matter how good Rettig looks, it’s going to be nearly impossible to beat Clemson with that kind of output.
FOOTBALL: Breaking Down The Beat

For more on Saturday’s game against Clemson, The Heights got the Sports Editor of Clemson’s student newspaper, Robbie Tinsley, to answer a few questions on the team. Here’s The Tiger editor’s take:
FOOTBALL: With Kuechly's Shoes To Fill, Clancy Has Stepped Up

The Linebacker Leads The Nation In Tackles

Entering this past weekend of games, Boston College middle linebacker Nick Clancy led all of college football with 43 tackles. More than half of those were racked up in last Saturday’s contest against Northwestern, where his 24-tackle performance earned him ACC player of the week honors. But if it weren’t for an injury during Clancy’s junior year of high school, he might not have even played football in college.
Column: Is It Time To Call A Must-Win Game?

I hate the term “must-win game.” It seems silly. If you think about it literally, no win is a must-win game unless it’s a do-or-die playoff. If it’s a regular season game, it’s probably an important game, but why must the team win? What happens if it doesn’t?
Column: With Hockey Nearing, Football May Fade

After a week off from Boston College football, Superfans can begin the countdown to Saturday when the No. 17 Clemson Tigers march into Alumni Stadium. Looking ahead to a tough start to the season and a scattering of David-and-Goliath matchups looming in the near future for the Eagles football squad, however, some BC fans might prefer to begin a countdown of their own—the countdown to hockey season.
FIELD HOCKEY: Eagles Snap Their Three-Game Skid

BC Holds Strong For Full 70-Minute Effort In Win

The Boston College field hockey team broke its three-game losing streak yesterday by defeating the Providence Friars 3-2 on the road. It brought the Eagles to 5-5 on the year, and gave them an important win before another tough matchup against an ACC opponent later this week.
FIELD HOCKEY: Cavaliers Shut Down Eagles' Comeback Hopes

After a scorching 4-1 start to the year, the Boston College field hockey team (4-5, 0-2 ACC) has stumbled of late and dropped its fourth straight loss last Friday, a 3-1 defeat at the hands of No. 7 Virginia (8-2, 1-0 ACC). The Eagles went toe to toe with their ACC rival but could not convert on enough offensive opportunities after falling behind 3-0.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Struggles To Overcome Yellow Jackets, Tigers On Roadtrip

It was another busy weekend for the Boston College volleyball team as it ventured south for road matches against Georgia Tech and Clemson. Friday night and Saturday found the Eagles in hostile gyms against their ACC foes, but despite strong individual performances, they were unable to capitalize on either match, dropping both 3-0.
BASEBALL: Eagles Show Promise Over Summer

Four Boston College Baseball Players Took Their Talents To The Cape Cod Baseball League

Boston College was well-represented in the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer, as four players took part in the nation’s top collegiate summer league.
FOOTBALL: Bye Week A Break For Run Game

After Struggling At Northwestern, The BC Offense, Including The Run Game, Gets A Week To Reset

After starting the season by scoring 62 points in its first two games, the Boston College football team could only manage 13 against Northwestern last week. Though the passing offense continued to deliver—Chase Rettig threw for 294 yards—the rushing attack was non-existent. The Eagles gained 25 yards on 17 carries, and suffered a critical fumble by running back Deuce Finch on a first and goal.
FOOTBAL: Notebook | Defense Welcomes Bye Week After Active Game

Boston College’s defense took quite a beating this past week in its 22-13 loss at Northwestern, allowing 560 yards over 100 offensive snaps, despite 24 tackles from Nick Clancy.
Column: Brown's Promotion Is Well-Deserved

Yesterday, Boston College men’s hockey coach Jerry York announced the promotion of Greg Brown to associate head coach. The former Eagles defenseman has been with the team for eight years, including three national championship seasons.
FOOTBALL: Just Not Enough

BC Lacks Red Zone Efficiency And Ball Security In Loss

EVANSTON, Ill. – The defense took a step forward and began to execute while the offense took a step backward as Boston College fell to Northwestern 22-13 on the road Saturday afternoon.
FOOTBALL: Notebook: In The Red Zone, Defense Was Able To Hold Strong

EVANSTON, Ill. – Although the offense struggled to put up points against Northwestern on Saturday, junior weakside linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis and senior middle linebacker Nick Clancy both had impressive outings against the Wildcats.
Column: A Statement Game Comes Up Short Again

Well, there it was. The possibility for a Boston College win at Northwestern was right there. You could point to a million different things that could have swayed the game in the Eagles’ favor, but at the end of the day, BC was flying back to Chestnut Hill with yet another loss.
Column: Eagles Are Floating In Between Good And Bad

As the Boston College football team heads into a much-needed bye week, Superfans have already endured an unpredictable rollercoaster ride to kick off the 2012 season. The small yet telling sample size that head coach Frank Spaziani’s squad has provided thus far isn’t without its highlight-reel moments and breakout performances, but a 1-2 record through three winnable contests can’t help but awaken the dormant frustration surrounding this team.
EAGLE ROUNDUP: Crowther Honored By Cross Country Team

There are many ways to honor someone, and sports just happens to be one of the most effective outlets to do so. The story of Welles Crowther, also known as “The Man in the Red Bandanna,” is well-known not only on the Heights, but across the United States as well.
FOOTBALL: Taming the 'Cats

Looking To Steal A Win On The Road, Boston College Will Need The Defense To Bring Its A-Game

It’s been a tale of two games for the Boston College defense, and if the Eagles are to pull off a win at Northwestern on Saturday, the D will need to repeat its performance from last Saturday against Maine.
FOOTBALL: Notebook: Offense Looking For Quick Start vs. NU

After a dominating performance against Maine last weekend, Boston College will face its toughest test of the season so far when it travels to Chicago to take on Northwestern Saturday afternoon.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Foley Has BC Ready For ACC Play

In a conference like the ACC, everyone looks to women’s soccer powerhouses like Duke, North Carolina, and Boston College as the top clubs. And these teams’ dominance in 2011 came partly at the expense of BC’s upcoming opponent this Thursday evening in Chestnut Hill, the Clemson Tigers, who finished an abysmal 0-10 in conference play last season.
BREAKING: Notre Dame Accepts Invitation To Join ACC

Fighting Irish Will Become Full-Time Member In All Sports Besides Football

The Holy War will no longer be just taking place on the football field for Boston College and Notre Dame. The University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the ACC, and will become the 15th member of the conference. The Fighting Irish will remain independent in football, but will become full-time members of the ACC in all other sports.
FOOTBALL: Defense Returns, Eagles Fly Past Maine

Improved Defensive Effort Leads BC Over Maine, While Offense Gets Going After Slow Start

After a slow and sluggish first quarter, Boston College responded with some big plays on both sides of the ball to defeat the Maine Black Bears 34-3 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Stadium. The win was the first of the season for the Eagles, who let one slip away last week in their opener against Miami.
FOOTBALL: Offense Slowly Finds Its Way

Looking to avenge its frustrating opening weekend loss against ACC foe Miami, the Boston College football team broke into the win column with a 34-3 shellacking of the Maine Black Bears on Saturday afternoon.
Column: A Step Back While Moving Forward

It’s strange how sometimes a loss can give you more hope than a win. And that sometimes, your biggest flaws can be magnified even more in a win.
Point/Counterpoint: Will Football Have A Winning Season In 2012?

Point: Eagles Have Reasons To Remain Optimistic

At a glance, the Boston College football team seems to find itself in a rather unenviable position. Coming off of a season in which they went a dismal 4-8 and fell far short of appearing in a 13th straight bowl game, the Eagles find themselves entering the 2012 campaign with arguably more obstacles than any other season in recent memory.
Point/Counterpoint: Will Football Have A Winning Season In 2012?

Counterpoint: Poor Start Against Maine Causes Concern

After last weekend’s events, a .500 record for the BC football team seemed reasonable. Although the Eagles lost to Miami, they still scored 32 points in what was their best offensive showing in an ACC game since 2009. They put up 542 yards—441 passing—all while missing top personnel Chris Pantale, Bobby Swigert, and Rolandan Finch. If BC could score so much against Miami, and shore up their defense in the coming weeks—the logic went—they’d be able to record a number of wins on the year.
Column: Serious Risk Of Head Trauma Forces Questioning Of College Football Fanaticism

The stadium is roaring. Some fans have just seen through the completion of athletic eclat. Others are abandoning casual conversations with friends to look down onto the field and see what happened, cheering just the same so not to seem out of place. The opposing quarterback, exposed by the finesse of a defensive lineman, is down with the ball, pummeled like a dummy by the machismo linebacker.

Person of the Year: Dick Kelley

He Educated Student-Athletes For Two Decades. Now, His Fight With ALS Has Made Him An Inspiration.

A little girl runs into the room beaming with joy. She’s just seen a towering star.

“We just saw Ryan Anderson,” she exclaims. “He’s so tall.”

Dick Kelley turns his head, and as Anderson walks through the door followed by fellow Boston College basketball players Lonnie Jackson and John Cain Carney, Kelley lights up brighter than his starstruck niece.
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COLUMN: A Pioneer In And Out Of Sports

As I sat down to write my final column of the year, I was set on rounding off my freshman experience nicely with something about how great it is to have a strong athletic program at your new school. As I sat in the back of Stuart, though, the small TV that was turned to ESPN caught my attention as it profiled a 34-year-old, African-American NBA center.
SOFTBALL: BC Comeback Falls Shorts

After what proved to be a long weekend for the Boston College softball team in which they dropped three games, two of which were decided by over 10 runs, to NC State, the Eagles were back in action on Tuesday hoping to shake off the weekend and get back on track against the UConn Huskies.
COLUMN: In Need Of All The Right Moves

It’s time for a dancing lesson. The Boston College men’s basketball schedule for next year is starting to take shape, and head coach Steve Donahue has his eyes set on his first NCAA Tournament bid since he coached at Cornell. So, what will it take to get the Eagles back to the Big Dance?
BASEBALL: Walkoff Win Clinches Series For BC

Eight pitches into his at-bat, John Hennessy showed no signs of relenting. Foul tip after foul tip brought him and opponent AJ Salcines deep into the count as much more than a single out rode on this lefty on lefty matchup.
MEN'S TENNIS: Hokies Shut Out BC

Preparing to face Virginia Tech in the first-round of ACC Championship play, the Boston College men’s tennis team hoped to snap a streak of five consecutive scoreless defeats on the courts at Cary, N.C. Yet the No. 11 seed Eagles could not fight their way onto the scoreboard Thursday afternoon in the first round, as they fell to the No.
ROUNDUP: Sailing Takes Second Place On The Charles

This past weekend, the sailing team competed in the 10th annual George Morris Trophy Intersectional Regatta upon the Charles River on Saturday and Sunday. The Eagles finished second out of 16 competitors—their final mark of 116 points trailed only the regatta’s host, rival Boston University.
SOFTBALL: Eagles Suffer Three Routs Against Wolfpack

After surrendering a combined 26 runs during a double-header on Saturday, the Boston College softball team sought redemption in its game yesterday afternoon with North Carolina State to avoid a sweep at home. Yet BC failed to muster enough effectiveness on the mound to silence NC State’s bats, allowing the Wolfpack to tally a double-digit run total for a third straight meeting in a 14-3 drubbing.
COLUMN: In Wiffleball And Sports, All Are One

During the summer before eighth grade, my friends and I transformed my backyard into a wiffleball field.
BASEBALL: Rally Sends St. Johns Past Eagles

After a day off provided by a rain cancellation on Tuesday, the Eagles were back in action on the baseball diamond on Wednesday against St. John’s. Despite a solid start in which Boston College hung with the Red Storm through five innings, an offensive flurry in the sixth gave St. John’s a lead that it would hold on to through the end of the game.
State Of BC Athletics

An Interview With Athletic Director Brad Bates

The Heights: You mentioned a while ago at the State of the Heights that you are working on a strategic plan. Is that plan finalized yet? Brad Bates: It’s not. Once it’s finalized we’ll go public with it, so everyone will be aware of it. We’re in the process right now of soliciting feedback.
Baseball: BC Surrenders Seven-Run Lead To Cap Sweep

The Boston College baseball team remained winless in ACC play when they dropped an 11-inning game to Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon, one day after being swept in both games of a double-header.
ROUNDUP: Eagles Faced With Road Woes In Carolina

Hoping to avoid five consecutive scoreless defeats, the Boston College men’s tennis team squared off with conference foe North Carolina yesterday afternoon in Chapel Hill.
COLUMN: Boston Sports Define The Community

Boston is a sports town. For a fan, it has it all: one of the most successful football teams of the last decade, an original six hockey team, a basketball team with 17 NBA titles, and a baseball team with a rich history of success and of failure that has attracted what is arguably one of the most loyal fan bases in the country.
SOFTBALL: Fighting Effort Falls Short Against Friars

After falling behind by four runs in the first inning, the Boston College softball team fought its way back to tie the game in the fourth inning on Tuesday. But an inning later, Providence regained the lead and would never relinquish it, taking the win at Shea Field 7-4.
LACROSSE: Stanwick, BC Offense Keep Winning Streak Alive

Looking to extend its winning streak to six games, the Boston College women’s lacrosse team squared off against rival Harvard yesterday afternoon at Newton Field.
COLUMN: Eight Oustanding Performances Come From All Over BC Athletics

See the full front page spread on the most outstanding performances here. A legend On a night in Minneapolis during last December’s Mariucci Classic, men’s hockey head coach Jerry York placed a capstone atop a long list of accolades and accomplishments.
BASEBALL: BC Noteches Sixth Win Against Dartmouth

The Boston College baseball team was in desperate need of a win Tuesday afternoon. After losing a tight series to Clemson last week, the Eagles soundly defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 9-5, becoming the first non-conference foe to beat Dartmouth at home since 2008.
SOFTBALL: UMass Dampers Home Opener, But Eagles Find Success At UNH

As soon as the ball was hit, CJ Chirichigno took off running toward the left side of the field into foul territory, her arm extended. As a final effort as the ball was about to drop, she laid out, stretching as far as she could only to have the ball fall just past the tip of her glove, failing to secure what would have been a spectacular catch.
COLUMN: Rettig Proves He Is Ready To Run His Team

Chase Rettig spent his Saturday morning running.
FOOTBALL: Running Back Deuce Finch Leaves BC Football Team

Senior running back Deuce Finch has left the Boston College football team for personal reasons Saturday, the team announced after practice.
ROUNDUP: Women's Tennis Breaks Slump

In a busy spring weekend at Chestnut Hill that included events for both tennis teams, both sailing teams, and the rowing team, some of the strongest competition in each respective sport was faced. Although the Eagles were not able to take home victories in every competition, there were several impressive performances, such as the women’s tennis victory over No. 20 Florida State, throughout the entire weekend.
COLUMN: After Disappointing Finish, BC Hockey Looks To The Future

Last week at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, R.I., the pregame banter was much of the same for the No. 2-seed Boston College men’s hockey team. There was plenty of excitement and many extremely confident fans. Much to the chagrin of a casual Superfan, the game was not what he was expecting.
SOFTBALL: BC Swept By Seminoles

This weekend, Florida State managed to sweep the Boston College softball team in a three-game series in Tallahassee.
BASEBALL: BC Strings Together A Pair Of Wins

Braving blustery conditions to take the field at Pellagrini Diamond for the first time this season, the Boston College baseball team looked to build on its newfound momentum against crosstown rival Harvard.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Union Defense Forces Early Exit For Eagles

For 60 minutes Saturday night, the Eagles were outworked in nearly every aspect of the game, as the Union College men’s hockey team displayed a shutdown defense and more than enough offensive savvy to move on to the East regional final with a 5-1 win.
POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Who Will Have The Better 2013-14 Season?

Nowadays, Boston College fans tend to be a bit down on their sports programs. The hockey team’s promising season met an unceremonious end at the hands of Union College, Frank Spaziani’s football team never quite took off, and Steve Donahue’s team … wait what happened to the basketball team? For the first time in what feels like ages, it appears the basketball program on the Heights has begun to rise from the ashes of the Al Skinner era and the looming shadow of past stars Jared Dudley, Tyrese Rice, and Reggie Jackson.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: BC Drops Overtime Thriller At Frozen Four

For the third straight season, the Boston College women’s hockey team had fought its way to the Frozen Four semifinal. Standing in the Eagles’ way of their first national title game in program history, however, was a 39-0 Minnesota squad poised to defend its home ice.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Terriers Rally To Move Ahead In Tournament

For the first 30 minutes of Friday night’s Hockey East semifinal, Boston College looked like it was on its way to its fourth straight championship game. The Eagles were dominating Boston University in the shot column, and had a 2-0 lead.
WOMEN'S LACROSSE; EAGLE OFFENSE UNABLE TO OUTDUEL UNC

The Boston College women’s lacrosse team displayed superb offense in Saturday’s road game against the No. 3 North Carolina Tarheels.
BASEBALL: Top-Ranked Tar Heels Down BC

It’s been a trying season for the Boston College baseball team. With a rough start already under its belt, the team was set to take on the No. 1 team in the country, the University of North Carolina, in a three-game series.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Rivalry Heats Up For The Garden

As the regular season drew to a close, head coach Jerry York predicted that the regular season would come down to the last few games, and that it did. At the end of play, just two points separated the top four teams.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Take Third Straight Shot At Frozen Four Glory

Enterting the final phase of its playoff run, the Boston College women’s hockey team is ready to believe that “third time’s the charm.”
LACROSSE: Eagles Get Back On Track With Win Over Terriers

After suffering an eight-goal loss to ACC powerhouse Maryland over the weekend, the Boston College women’s lacrosse team sought redemption in their matchup with rival Boston University yesterday afternoon.
WOMEN'S GOLF: Eagles Take Home First At C&F

The Boston College women’s golf team ended its winless drought on Tuesday. The squad, led by fifth year head coach Drew Kayser earned its first victory since 2011 in the C&F Bank Intercollegiate. The event was hosted by the College of William & Mary.
COLUMN: Finding Victories In Their Defeat

If offseason workouts started at 2:13 on Friday, it looked like the Boston College men’s basketball team would have been okay with it.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Role Players Spark Win In Game One Of Vermont Series

Entering Friday night’s quarterfinal matchup against Vermont, BC’s six seniors looked to build upon their flawless 12-0 career record in Hockey East Tournament play.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Hanlan Sets Scoring Records In First Round Win

Down 14-0 after five minutes of play, the Boston College men’s basketball team found saving grace in a timeout. Georgia Tech had turned up the defensive intensity in this opening game of the ACC Tournament, and head coach Steve Donahue’s Eagles were playing timid offense.
SOFTBALL: Eagles Post .500 Weekend

Despite the negative trajectory that the team was on leading into the weekend, the Eagles saw an upturn and came away from the weekend with three wins and three losses.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Club Goalie Picked Up For Stretch Run

For a game with 13 total penalties, penalty killing came to define the Boston College men’s hockey game on Friday night against the Vermont Catamounts in the Eagles’ 4-2 victory. BC managed to capitalize on this, while the Catamounts did not, in this first of a three-game series at the start of the Hockey East tournament. Defender Mike Matheson not only helped defend many of the eight power plays against BC, but he also scored a low, hard effort while BC had a man advantage.
MEN'S ICE HOCKEY: Alber Adds Postseason Experience

At this point in the college hockey season, every team is banged up and bruised. Despite the trend, heading into its Hockey East quarterfinal best-of-three series with Vermont this weekend, Boston College is the healthiest it has been all season.

Senior defenseman Patch Alber will see his first action on Friday since he tore his meniscus on Dec. 29, a welcome addition for the Eagles and head coach Jerry York.
ROUNDUP: Sailing Finds Success

Last weekend, the Boston College sailing team traveled to Connecticut College to participate in the Wood Trophy. Finishing with 80 points, the Eagles placed third behind Connecticut College and Boston University, who each tallied 76 points in the competition.
COLUMN: Immediate Move Ignites Holy War

I’d like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to Notre Dame as they join the ACC. Before you check the masthead to make sure that you are indeed reading a paper that is distributed at Boston College, let me explain myself.
MEN'S LACROSSE: Lacrosse Overcomes Offseason Elements

After last year’s season ended with a disappointing loss to New Hampshire, BC is refocused and ready to move up. As the undefeated Eagles enter the heaviest period of scheduling in the Men’s College Lacrosse Association (MCLA), they have plenty of momentum, illustrated by a recent six-spot jump to No. 9 in the MCLA standings.
COLUMN: Bates Takes Big Gamble On BC Hoops

If he builds it, will they come? Brad Bates’ first major risk as athletic director hinges on that question.
MEN'S HOCKEY: BC Slowed Down By Lowell

The first time UMass-Lowell came to BC this season in late October, Hurricane Sandy made its way to Boston. When the River Hawks were again scheduled to faceoff with the Eagles at Chestnut Hill a few weeks ago, winter storm Nemo battered campus with blizzard conditions.
TENNIS: BC Battles Through Ivy League Constests

For the Boston College men’s and women’s tennis teams, the past week has been a battle against Ivy League competition.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Eagles Haunted By Slow Start

Even on the wrong end of a blowout, Olivier Hanlan and Joe Rahon logged a ton of minutes for the Eagles.
SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: A Fight In Full Swing

Pete Frates had seen this movie before.
SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: 'Mind Gym' Shapes A Sturdy Mental Game

The BC Softball Team Applies Lessons In Confidence And Resilient Mental Fortitude

The 14 softball members were asked to read the book over their Winter Break, but their preparation for this season started long before that.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Hanlan's 26 Points Leads Eagles Past Terps

Future Lottery-Pick Alex Len Held To Four Points Against BC

After Tuesday night’s thrilling victory over Maryland, the Boston College men’s basketball team took away a vital lesson—success is not necessarily defined by quick starts, but rather strong finishes.
LACROSSE: Eagles Top Vandy At Home

For the Boston College women’s lacrosse team, yesterday’s game against Vanderbilt was more than just another home opener. It marked a new beginning on the Eagles’ home turf under the leadership of first-year head coach Acacia Walker.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: BC Remains On Top Of Hockey East

The Boston College women’s hockey team looked to complete a season sweep against the Providence Friars Tuesday night in Providence
MEN'S HOCKEY: Looking Up At First

Merrimack Moves To Top Of Hockey East After BC Ties With UNH

Despite battling through its second consecutive overtime game, the Boston College men’s hockey team’s effort against New Hampshire amounted to a 4-4 draw.
COLUMN: BC Needs A Permanent Indoor Facility

It’s time. After the bubble at Alumni Stadium collapsed last week (the second time in four years the weather has caused it to shut down), it’s time to get rid of it.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Milner Will Be Key As Eagles Chase Trophy

The men’s hockey team entered the weekend with a one-point lead atop Hockey East and exited it trailing first-place Merrimack by one point. After a closely contested game against the Warriors Friday night ended in a 2-1 overtime loss, Sunday’s matinee against UNH brought more offense but a disappointing result for the Eagles, ending in a 4-4 tie.
LACROSSE: Eagles Top Crusaders In Opener

The women’s lacrosse teamed kicked off its season with a sound victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders. With a final score of 17-8, the Eagles displayed a great deal of promise for the rest of the year.
ROUNDUP: Fencing Falls In Beanpot

The Boston College men’s and women’s fencing teams hosted the annual Beanpot fencing tournament this week, but managed just one win in six combined matches with the men going 0-3
MEN'S HOCKEY: Merrimack Takes OT Win

Merrimack forward Connor Toomey saw his opportunity—the Warriors were on a power play with Pat Mullane in the penalty box, and with 34.7 seconds left in overtime, a deflected shot fell right to his stick.
COLUMN: BC Earns Dynasty Label

One could argue that the term “dynasty” is used far too loosely in sports. Sustained success is always at a premium, particularly at the collegiate level in which a core group of talent can play for four years together, at most. Time waits for no one in sports, and a championship squad can find itself forced to rebuild overnight.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: BC Women Fall Short In Beanpot Final To NU

Before Tuesday night’s Beanpot Championship game, a first-period lead meant inevitable victory for the Boston College women’s hockey team. Yet in a hard-fought matchup against Northeastern for the coveted tournament trophy, the Eagles and their late-game prowess could not avoid an unlikely arch nemesis—the penalty box.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Watch The Throne

Northeastern Freshman Kevin Roy Earns MVP Award Despite Huskie Loss

They were all alone. The freshman sensation, carrying an entire Northeastern team on his fancy feet, skated closer to the senior national champion, touting an absurd number of star players in front of him both on this night and every night.
COLUMN: Hanlan’s Emotional Moment Gives BC hope After Heartbreaking Loss

A poignant knife cut through the usual press conference in Conte Forum.
MEN'S TENNIS: Childree Settles In As Only Freshman On BC Men’s Tennis Team

For the typical college athlete, freshman year is a time to grow accustomed to one’s new team with other freshman teammates alongside. Being the only freshman tennis player to arrive at the start of the school year, Kyle Childree was not able to experience this luxury.
ROUNDUP: BU Terriers Sink Both Eagle Swim Teams

Men’s Tennis Extends Winning Streak To Three, Women’s Golf Kicks Off 2013 Season In Florida

While these past few days were perfect for sledding and snowmen, it was the men’s tennis team that was perfect last weekend, advancing to 3-0 on the season after downing Bryant and Sacred Heart by a score of 7-0 each. The Eagles dominated, winning every doubles and singles match to drop the Bulldogs and the Pioneers.
SAILING: BC Sailors Make U.S. Team

At first glance, Erika Reineke seems like quite the underdog. She’s a freshman. She lives on Newton Campus. She has just half a season of collegiate sailing at Boston College under her belt.
COLUMN: Filling The Garden; The Hockey Core

As the National Anthem rang through the arena, the Boston College student section made their voices heard over the Harvard a cappella group, letting out a roar in reference to the banner that yet waves over center ice as a tribute to last year’s Beanpot champs.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Advance To Beanpot Final Looking For Fourth Straight Title

From the point, Boston College defenseman Isaac MacLeod fired on net only to be blocked by Harvard’s Raphael Girard, who had already stopped 14 attempts like it.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Miami Dominates BC On The Glass

A poor shooting night and a noticeable disadvantage in size doomed the Boston College men’s basketball team Tuesday night as they fell to the No. 8 Miami Hurricanes 72-50 in their second of two meetings this season. The Eagles previously lost to the Hurricanes by just one point, but saw this game get out of hand quickly.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Defrosting For The Beanpot

Offensive Execution And Gritty Defense Lead To Win

After sending a laser toward the goal, Quinn Smith and a home crowd eager to erupt watched as the puck discretely snuck past the opposing goaltender. Conte Forum held its breath for what seemed like an eternity as the puck inched toward the goal line, only to be helped into the net by a pair of diving Vermont Catamounts trying to bail their goalie out. The Eagles had grabbed the lead, stolen the game’s momentum, and finally left last weekend’s disaster against Maine in the past.
COLUMN: Please, Stop The Music

Twiddling thumbs, a few head bobs, lots of texting, and almost no singing or dancing.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Break Out Of January Slump

An enthused student body returned to life at the Kelley Rink on Friday night, chanting and harassing goaltenders with its usual vigor, as Boston College bested Vermont 4-1 at home.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Falters During Second Half At Maryland

Everything seemed to be looking up. After four straight ACC losses, the last day of January closed that dark period for the women’s basketball team with a commanding win over NC State. High off of their third ACC win, the Eagles headed down to College Park for another round of conference play against an impressive 17-3 University of Maryland team.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Shields Shines As Eagles’ Offensive Attack Outduels NC State

When the final buzzer sounded to end Thursday night’s matchup against NC State, the Boston College women’s basketball team returned to the win column after losing four straight. Yet a back-and-forth battle created the illusion that three distinctly separate games had been played within a 40-minute span.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: BC Defeats Black Bears

The Boston College women’s ice hockey team landed its 16th win in the last 17 games Saturday night against the University of Maine. The Black Bears were unable to quell the Eagles’ fierce offense, leading to a final score of 6-3.
COLUMN: Only A Super Bowl Ring Stands Between Ryan And NFL Glory

By the time you’re reading this, the Super Bowl will have been played and a winner determined. It’s my belief on the eve of the big game that the 49ers will be victorious.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Down And Out

Hanlan's Strong Effort Not Enough In Loss To UNC

Olivier Hanlan hit the floor hard, and as he lay on his back he let out a long grimace. He had returned to earth, moments earlier easing his way past North Carolina guards then soaring into the air for a finger-roll that rimmed out before a foul was eventually called.
COLUMN: For York's Eagles, History Repeats Itself Once Again

Right about now, the Boston College men’s hockey team isn’t just experiencing deja vu—it’s living it.
ROUNDUP: Men's Tennis Sweeps And Women's Fencing Cruises

Although there were struggles in Conte Forum for Boston College this past week, there were a few bright spots from around the rest of the Eagle athletic community.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Swept Away At Conte

Injuries Force York To Shuffle Lineup And Reposition Starters

Looking to redeem itself after Friday’s loss and avoid a sweep at home, the Boston College men’s hockey team faced off against the Maine Black Bears on Saturday night. Yet BC’s sense of urgency and aggressiveness on offense could not stifle the visiting team’s sudden momentum, as the Eagles fell by a final score of 3-1.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Swept Away At Conte

BC Offense Creates Opportunites, But Gets Stifled By Ouellette

The Boston College men’s hockey team continued its recent struggles on Friday night, falling 4-1 to Maine, the last place team in Hockey East.
MEN'S SWIMMING: Breaststroke Records Fall As Stranick Leads Eagles In The Pool

It was his first club meet ever. His event was the 200 freestyle. Six years old, he dove into the pool as the race began–only to choke on a mouthful of pool water and panic. Too emotionally distraught to continue, he sat in the pool crying for the duration of the 200 free, and in between sobs and coughs of chlorinated water, declared he was never racing again.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Point / Counterpoint - Will BC Men's Basketball Make The NIT?

Experience And Leader Are Assetts

A string of close conference losses, limited minutes from their team captain, and another year of starting one of the league’s youngest lineups—judging by this laundry list of obstacles, the Boston College men’s basketball team has had to overcome a lot so far this season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Eagles Drop Two ACC Contests On The Road

The women’s BC basketball team suffered two ACC on-the-road losses to Virginia on Thursday night and Duke on Sunday afternoon.
Tennis Finds New Home

Boston College tennis has found a new home at the Dedham Health & Athletic Complex (DHAC). Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams will be moving from the Flynn Recreation Complex to the DHAC beginning this season.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Boudreau Settles In At BC

The Deadly Shooter Is Defined By More Than Just A Smooth Jumper

As the first shootaround of the season ends, Erik Johnson starts talking some trash.

Johnson, the first-year head coach for the Boston College women’s basketball team, is sure that he has the best half-court shot out of anyone on the court. The ball sails through the net on only his third attempt. He yaps a little bit more about his prowess from midcourt.
COLUMN: Fans Heard At Bates’ Town Hall

It’s no secret that Boston College football has been going through a huge transition period. What started with the firing of Frank Spaziani and hiring of Steve Addazio has followed a careful process of growth, as most of the coaching staff has been overturned.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Mewis And DiMartino Both Drafted Into NWSL

Women’s soccer took a major step up on the world stage in 2000, as the Women’s United Soccer Association was founded as the world’s first soccer league to pay women as professionals. The league would cease operations shortly after its third completed season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Drops Another Nail-Biter To Miami

Controversial foul call and one missed free throw lead to Eagle loss at home

Continuing a trend of last-minute thrillers against ACC rivals, the Boston College men’s basketball team battled the Miami Hurricanes until the last half-second of regulation last night at Conte Forum. Yet, a controversial foul call, countless lead changes, and their opponent’s size advantage were too much for the Eagles to overcome in a 60-59 loss.
COLUMN: Despite The Loss, Eagles Prove They Belong

The first free throw bounced around a bit before mercifully dropping through the hoop. The second attempt did much the same before choosing a similar fate. The third free throw met the front end of the rim and sent Jim Larranaga’s Miami Hurricanes home with a victory that many would argue they did not deserve.
COLUMN: Making Progress Is A Process

There is a timeless paradox in sports that drives even the most patient fans crazy: “progress can’t always be judged by wins and losses.” There are times when this adage inevitably holds true, especially for teams flooded with youth and lacking with depth. Despite featuring a freshman backcourt and receiving limited minutes from its team captain, the Boston College men’s basketball team has progressed—and it has begun to win.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Despite Poor Shooting From Beyond The Arc, BC Downs UNH In Overtime

At the end of regulation, the Boston College men’s basketball team had only 52 points on 33 percent shooting and was 0-19 from 3-point range. The good news for the Eagles, though, was that UNH only had 52 points as well, leading to overtime at Conte Forum. In the extra period, shots began to fall for BC en route to a 61-59 win.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Friars Spoil Near Record-Breaking Night For York In 3-3 OT Tie

Boston College came within 10.5 seconds from making history for its head coach Jerry York. Then Providence played the role of spoiler at home.
Alumni Call For The Return Of Varsity Lacrosse

“Sucks to BU.” That’s what Boston College alumni like to chant about rival Boston University.
But some are now so frustrated with the BC athletic department, they’re joking about making donations to its cross-town rival.
FOOTBALL: Players Energized By Addazio's Enthusiasm

The uncontainable energy, enthusiasm, and passion that overflowed in the Barber Roomyesterday as Steve Addazio was announced as the new head football coach at Boston College was a welcome change for his newest players.
COLUMN: After 924 Wins, York Personifies ‘Ever to Excel’ On And Off The Ice

While the college football coaching carousel made a stop at Boston College this week with the addition of Steve Addazio, another major chapter of BC athletic history is on the verge of being written.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Inability To Stop Runs Hurts Eagles

n College men’s basketball team strives to pride itself on, were not there when the Eagles needed them most in their 79-63 loss to Harvard on Tuesday night. “A saying of ours is three stops,” said BC freshman guard Joe Rahon. “You’ve just got to get three stops in a row.
FOOTBALL: Bates Announces Addazio As Head Coach

Given Six-Year Contract With The Eagles

Steve Addazio will be the next head coach of the Boston College football team, athletic director Brad Bates announced today. Addazio will leave his job as head coach at Temple University to take over for Frank Spaziani, who was fired just nine days ago.
COLUMN: Can The Bowl Drought End In 2013?

With a new coach and his new staff on the horizon, the usually dim outlook on next year’s Boston College football team is starting to transform into a little brighter shine on Chestnut Hill. Whether a MAC contender or a proven BCS veteran is hired, the mood around BC right now is that things are getting better. The only question, though, is how quickly?
FOOTBALL: Point/Counterpoint; Should Doug Martin Return As OC?

Experience And Stability Bring Success

The downfall of the Boston College football team’s season could be blamed on a multitude of factors: a small senior class, injuries, disappointing player to coach communication, and, of course, the misdeeds of Frank Spaziani. Almost every aspect of the team was on a downward trend, bar for one extremely notable exception, the growth of Chase Rettig into a full blown ACC quarterback with an arm and precision that puts him on par with the other QBs of the conference.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Turnovers Stall Eagles In Loss To Wildcats

ACC and Big Ten basketball squads have been pitted against each other in early-season matchups since 2007 when the ACC-Big Ten Women’s Challenge began. Each team takes the opportunity to play a tone-setting game against a competitor from the other conference, and on Wednesday, Nov.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Sweep Black Bears In Weekend Scoring Flurry

After its 7-2 win against Maine on Friday, the No. 5 Boston College women’s hockey team (9-3-2, 6-2-1 WHEA) defeated the Black Bears (2-10-1, 1-8-0 WHEA) again on Saturday in a 10-0 contest, which is the most they have scored since 1999, when they defeated Colby College by the exact same score.
FOOTBALL: Players React To Spaziani's Firing

Eagles Thank Spaziani, But Ready To Begin New Chapter

They didn’t have a clue what was going on.

The decision to fire head football coach Frank Spaziani came yesterday after Boston College fell to NC State, but the players were kept in the dark until a team meeting was called for 5:30 p.m. today.
Column: Bates Begins Search For Mr. Right

It’s the moment that Superfans have been waiting for—the Boston College football team has begun its rebuilding process. After four years with head coach Frank Spaziani at the helm, athletic director Brad Bates will begin his search for a new leader. Spaziani’s contract termination comes after long cries from BC students, alumni, and fans, as well as a 21-29 overall record during his tenure.
Column: Trying To Go Beyond The Box Score

I have always been intrigued by the power of stories.
It is easy to forget that sports go beyond what happens on the field or the court or the ice—I hope I’ve been somewhat successful in reminding you that there is life outside the lines of a given playing field/court/ice. Sometimes I feel like I’m writing it even to remind myself.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Complete Comeback

Down 3-0, BC Scores Four Goals To Beat Merrimack

For a short time, it looked as though No. 1 Boston College didn’t have enough fuel after an emotional two wins last weekend to beat Merrimack on Friday night at Kelley Rink. The Warriors scored three goals in a furious span of four minutes and 36 seconds, leaving the Eagles on their heels. But 1:48 later, a beautiful pass from Johnny Gaudreau to Steven Whitney and Whitney’s ensuing rocket of a goal changed the entire game.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Bizzari's Heroics Finish Off Win

The No. 5 Boston College women’s hockey team (6-3-2, 5-2-1 WHEA) weathered a late-game offensive surge, took back the lead, and came out on top of a 4-3 slugfest against visiting No. 9 Northeastern (8-3-2, 4-3-1 WHEA) on Sunday afternoon at Kelley Rink. Junior Melissa Bizzari scored two goals in the third period to bring her team back on top from a 3-2 deficit and secure the win.
MEN'S SOCCER: BC Knocked Out Of NCAA Tournament By Northeastern In First Round

BROOKLINE — Dante Marini was all alone. The ball was on the other side of the field, as Nikko Lara got ready to take the throw-in. Instead, Lara used a flip-throw as the ball sailed into the box by the near post. Northeastern University’s Don Anding got his head on it, sending the ball to the far post, where Marini was uncovered. The sneaky 5-foot-3 forward headed the ball into the back of the net, and that was all the Huskies would need to end the Boston College men’s soccer season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night at Parsons Field.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Season Ends After Loss To Penn State

After a very successful season, the Boston College women’s soccer team fell to the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Penn State. The Eagles faced the Nittany Lions at University Park, Penn. on Friday night and, after a hard-fought game, were defeated by a score of 5-2.
MEN's HOCKEY: Even As A Freshman, Matheson Making An Impact On The Blue Line

Upon its victory in last season’s national championship, the Boston College men’s hockey team suffered some tough losses. Three core members, Tommy Cross, Edwin Shea, and Brian Dumoulin left the Eagles for professional careers, and, while the defensive unit was left in the reliable hands of Patrick Wey, Patch Alber, and Isaac MacLeod, the Eagles lost a lot of experience. Fortunately, head coach Jerry York has brought in some reliable freshmen to fill the gap, and Michael Matheson has proved himself to be one of those players.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Milner, BC Hockey To Hold Toy Drive At Next Two Home Games

For the third season in a row, men’s hockey goaltender Parker Milner, with support from his teammates, will be collecting toys for Boston Children’s Hospital. The team will be collecting all donations at the team’s next two home games, Nov. 24 against Dartmouth College and Dec. 1 against rival Boston University.
BREAKING: McCaffrey Suspended For Tweets On Penn State

The Women's Soccer Player Will Not Participate In Friday's Game

Stephanie McCaffrey (CSOM ’15), a sophomore forward on the Boston College women’s soccer team, has been suspended for a series of tweets she posted earlier today regarding Penn State and the sexual abuse case it was wrapped up in last year.
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: BC Downs Holy Cross

For any new head coach in his or her first season in a new environment, the first win can seem like the hardest. The Boston College women’s basketball team’s Erik Johnson found this out firsthand when his team dropped its opening contest to Boston University last weekend. The Eagles bounced back in their second effort of the season on Tuesday evening, however, defeating Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. by a score of 71-52, giving Johnson his first win as a head coach on the heights.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Solid Effort Not Enough For BC In Tie

Coming off of a strong 6-1 victory over the Providence Friars last Wednesday night, the No. 5 Boston College women’s hockey team skated to a 3-3 tie against Dartmouth Monday night in New Hampshire. The Eagles performed well defensively, with goaltender Megan Miller stopping 28 shots in the game and improving to 1-2-2 on the season. Yet despite solid play on both ends of the ice, it wasn’t enough to come away with the win.
MEN'S SOCCER: BC Faces Huskies In First Round

Ed Kelly and his Boston College men’s soccer team got the call they were hoping for on Monday night from the NCAA selection committee, as the Eagles were placed into the field of 48 teams in the NCAA Tournament.
MEN'S HOCKEY: BC Stays Hot Against BU

BOSTON — Weekends such as the men’s ice hockey team’s most recent one don’t come around too often—rarely will a team face off against its two most historical rivals just two days apart. This weekend, however, No. 1 Boston College had the chance to face No. 7 Notre Dame on Friday night as well as No. 11 Boston University on Sunday night, and after Friday’s victory over the Irish, the Eagles had a chance to complete the sweep of their rivalry filled weekend.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Donahue Displays New And Improved

As his teammate hit the floor, Olivier Hanlan ran right at Florida International’s Malik Smith underneath the baseline with some choice words for his opponent. Sophomore forward Ryan Anderson had just taken a rough flagrant foul with the game tied 65-65 midway through the second half, and Boston College’s newest freshman guard wasn’t having any of it.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: New BC Offense Stalls At BU In Low-Scoring Game

Erik Johnson warned his staff ahead of time to expect some clumsiness on the offensive end.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Outskate Notre Dame En Route To Holy War Win On The Ice

On Friday night, the No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey team (7-1-0) defeated the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-3-0), 3-1, in front of an electric crowd at Kelley Rink to start the Holy War weekend on a high note. With the win, the Eagles secured the Snooks Kelley-Lefty Smith Trophy, awarded to the winner of the BC-ND classic. The home team was led by sophomore forward Johnny Gaudreau, who scored two goals, including the game-winner in the second period.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Anderson Has Career Day Against FIU In Season Opener

Sophomore Ryan Anderson had the best game of his Boston College basketball career on Sunday, recording 29 points and 17 rebounds. But it was his efforts that didn’t show up on the stat sheet that may have been his biggest improvement from last season.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Can't Stop Won't Stop

A Summer Of Intense Workouts Taught Ryan Anderson How To Finish. Now He'll Try To Do It On The Court

It’s a Tuesday morning in the heat of the summer, but Ryan Anderson is already in the weight room. He’s 38 minutes into a high-intensity workout with strength coach Nick Asermelly, with two minutes remaining in the drill. Anderson has been going as hard as he could for the first 38 minutes, a little more time than in a college basketball game. He still has 120 seconds to finish hard, getting as many reps as he can till time is up—or until he can’t go anymore. But Anderson keeps going, all the way until he can’t even move the weight anymore.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Commanding In The Trenches

After An Up And Down Freshman Campaign, Clifford Has Gained The Experience Necessary To Lead

Experience is one of the key elements for teams looking for success. Having an older player in your lineup can give younger players wisdom and confidence. This year’s Boston College men’s basketball team may appear to lack veteran players, and therefore experience, but a closer look will find that some players have grown leaps and bounds. Just take sophomore center Dennis Clifford.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Donahue's New Guns, "Joe And O"

With A War-Like Mentality For Competition, Hanlan And Rahon Are Looking To Push The Program Further

Joe Rahon put his faith in Steve Donahue before the two had ever met. Two and a half years ago, when Rahon was a sophomore, Donahue was in the middle of a Cinderella run through the NCAA Tournament. His Cornell squad had captured America’s heart on its way to the Sweet 16 and a matchup with the star-studded Kentucky Wildcats.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Johnson Returns To Raise Up BC

The term “rebuilding” is one of the hardest for any coach, player, or fan to swallow in the world of sports, yet it is not an altogether rare phenomenon. A program in the rebuilding stages is one that has lost its way and may require anything from a simple coaching change to a roster overhaul in order to set it back on the right path.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: A Key Presence

Katie Zenevitch Was The Leading Scorer And Rebounder Last Year For BC. Now She's Hungry For More

The key is a sacred area in all basketball games. Measuring 12 feet wide and 15 feet long, this painted area right in front of the net is where many games are won or lost. It is no surprise, therefore, that many teams can only go as far as their post players take them.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Learning To Bounce Back

After A Turbulent Freshman Year, Heckmann Is Ready To Give It Another Go As More Prepared Sophomore

After a tumultuous 2011-2012 season, the Boston College men’s basketball team won’t hesitate to admit that growing pains can find their way onto the basketball court. A freshman-dominated BC roster experienced the adulation of upsetting a ranked conference rival and the frustration of multiple losing streaks. Yet the Eagles are poised to keep the past behind them as dawn breaks on a new year. For sophomore guard Patrick Heckmann and his teammates, Sunday’s season opener will be their first step toward the ultimate prize—redemption.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: At Guard, Ruffin And Holt Quarterback New System

Tiffany Ruffin And Tessah Holt Will Be Two Important Guards This Year For BC

As the women’s basketball season approaches tipoff on Friday night, the team prepares to implement one major piece of its new game strategy against its first opponent, Boston University: focus. The team returns to the court after a tumultuous 2011-2012 season and a major change in coaching staff that will impact the results of this season. For two of Boston College’s junior guards, Tiffany Ruffin and Tessah Holt, this upcoming season presents both major challenges as well as an opportunity to revive the women’s basketball program in Chestnut Hill.
BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Q&A WIth Sophomore Lonnie Jackson

The Heights sat down with sophomore guard Lonnie Jackson to get his thoughts on the upcoming season. Jackson finished the season averaging 8.3 points per game, including a team-leading 39.9 shooting percentage from three-point range. This season, the California native will compete with two new recruits and find his role in head coach Steve Donahue’s growing system.
MEN'S BASKETBALL: Daniels Decides To Transfer From BC

Sophomore point guard Jordan Daniels of the men’s basketball team has decided to leave the program and transfer at the end of the semester, Boston College announced yesterday. The news comes five days before the Eagles open the season against Florida International.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Brown, Fourth Line Get The Winner

In 2011 the Boston Bruins won a Stanley Cup off an all-around effort from their team, especially the play of their fourth line led by Shawn Thornton. The hardnosed hockey player, known just as much for his penalties as his leadership, helped lead the Bruins to their first championship in decades. About a week ago, Bruins coach Claude Julien came to the Boston College hockey team’s locker room and talked about how Thornton’s fourth line decided their fate. Head coach Jerry York reiterated Julien’s inspiring truth following this weekend’s game by saying, “I don’t care what line you are. You can influence the outcome of a game.”
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Back And Forth Game Ends In Tie

Captain Blake Bolden fired in her first two goals of the season to keep the No. 8 Boston College women’s hockey team (3-3-1, 2-2-1 Hockey East) in the game, as they drew to a 5-5 final score against its in-town rivals, the No. 3 Boston University Terriers (7-2-1, 3-1-1 Hockey East). The game, played on Saturday afternoon at Kelley Rink, the game was the second of a two-game set with BU last week—the first was a 7-1 win for the Eagles on Wednesday.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Win At Tough Alford Arena

Playing games at the University of Maine’s Alfond Arena has been no easy task for the Boston College men’s hockey team in recent years—since 2009, the Eagles had not been able to win a game in Orono when facing the Black Bears. On Friday night, before 4,733 screaming fans, the No. 1 Eagles had a chance to try their luck once again at Alfond, this time facing an unranked Maine squad whose record was a paltry 1-6.
Column: Time To Start Filling Up The Stands During Basketball Games

I am not a hockey fan.
Yes, I’m proud of the fact that our team is so successful, and I certainly enjoy the few games I attend each year. But I can’t lie to myself and pretend I have a love for the sport.
FIELD HOCKEY: Wake Knocks BC Out Of ACC Tourney

It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, especially a squad that always puts up a tough fight. The Boston College field hockey team found that out on Thursday afternoon against Wake Forest when the fourth-seed Eagles fell to the fifth-seed Demon Deacons 3-1 in the opening round of the ACC tournament. BC had defeated Wake 2-1 to close out its season a week ago.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Get Revenge, Crush BU

The No. 8 Boston College women’s ice hockey team had an impressive victory over the No. 3 Boston University Terriers on Halloween night, ending with a final score of 7-1. The game went especially well for sophomore Alex Carpenter, who executed her first career hat trick in addition to two assists for the Eagles.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Hayes Leads BC Past Lowell

After Friday night’s 1-0 victory over No. 11 University of Massachusetts Lowell, the No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey team was looking for some offense. Fortunately, yesterday’s second game of the weekend home-and-home saw six goals from the Eagles, as they defeated the River Hawks 6-3 at Kelley Rink. Junior forward Kevin Hayes led the way with two power-play goals and an assist, while line mate Bill Arnold had one goal and three assists. Captain Pat Mullane, Destry Straight, and Johnny Gaudreau each notched a score, while freshman defenseman Teddy Doherty recorded three assists.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Split Two-Game Home Set With Minnesota Duluth

The No. 6 Boston College women’s hockey team (2-3-0, 1-3-0 Hockey East) learned its lesson after a 3-2 loss against the University of Minnesota Duluth (3-4-1, 2-3-1 WCHA) on Thursday, when it came back to beat the Bulldogs 3-2 in the second game of the back-to-back series.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Whitney Gives BC All It Needs Friday

The No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey team picked up its third consecutive win on Friday night, defeating No. 11 UMass Lowell 1-0 in a highly contested and very even game. Senior goalie Parker Milner picked up 38 saves to secure his second straight shutout, and classmate Steven Whitney scored the game’s only goal three minutes into the third period to lead the Eagles to the win.
FIELD HOCKEY: Eagles Sneak Past Wake On Senior Night

Friday night was the last home game for the No. 16 Boston College field hockey team. The Eagles welcomed the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, a team that just recently slipped from the rankings, as their opponent in a game with many purposes: to honor the seniors on the team, to cap off a solid regular season record (10-8, 2-3 ACC), and to determine their ranking going into the ACC tournament this week. The Eagles were successful in all three areas, coming out of the game with an exciting 2-1 win.
FIELD HOCKEY: Seniors Moorfield And Mackintire Reflect On Careers

The Boston College field hockey team has fought through a tough year, ending the regular season with an overall record of 10-8. The Eagles closed out regular season play with a victory over Wake Forest at home on Friday, which also served as the annual Senior Day game. It was a bittersweet affair highlighting the four-year careers of senior captains Kara Mackintire and Jacqui Moorfield.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Downed In Three Sets By Clemson And Georgia Tech

The Boston College volleyball team suffered two tough 3-0 losses this weekend in Power Gym against Clemson and Georgia Tech.
Column: BC Football Tradition Continues To Stay Strong On Sundays In The NFL

Besides Saturday, there hasn’t been much to cheer about with regard to this year’s Boston College football team. After starting the season by scoring touchdowns on their first two drives against Miami, the Eagles have been outscored 247 to 137 by Division I opponents.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Trying To Carry Momentum To Lowell

The No. 1 Boston College men’s hockey team returns to action this weekend with a home-and-home series against conference foe UMass Lowell. After dropping their season opener and looking shaky for two periods on Friday night, the Eagles managed to pick up two important early season wins last weekend and regained the No. 1 overall ranking. This weekend, they will travel to face the No. 11 River Hawks in Lowell on Friday night before returning to host a Sunday afternoon game. With every point in Hockey East play being so crucial, head coach Jerry York understands the importance of this series.
Column: Can BC Basketball Be A New Duke?

How does a program get built? How do you take a program that bounces between decent years and down years, and make it so that you’re competing at a high level each and every season? What’s the model?
WOMEN'S SOCCER: McCaffrey Having Breakout Year As Sophomore

After A Key Performance In BC's Upset Of No. 1 FSU, McCaffrey Looks To Keep It Up In Postseason

Last week, the Boston College women’s soccer team pulled off the upset of the ACC when they overtook the top-ranked team Florida State in an invigorating match. Not only were the Seminoles No. 1, compared to the Eagles’ No. 24 ranking, but they had also spent the beginning of the season as an absolute powerhouse. In the 14 previous games, the Seminoles only gave up three goals in total—BC scored three goals in the match. The Eagles also scored the first ACC goal against the Seminoles of the year, ruining their hopes for an undefeated season.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Win On Banner Night

Boston College (2-1-0, 2-1-0 HEA) unveiled both its newest National Championship banner and its newest hockey squad Saturday night at Kelley Rink. In a 3-0 defeat of cross-town rival Northeastern (2-1-0, 2-1-0 HEA), the No. 3 Eagles sought and found retribution against the team that beat them just a week ago.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Eagles Finding Their Identity On The Fly

Saturday night at Conte Forum was truly one to remember. In front of a capacity crowd of 7,884 and some former Eagles, including Len Ceglarski, Nathan Gerbe, and Brooks Orpik, the 2012 National Championship banner ascended to the rafters of Kelley Rink. After all the fanfare, Boston College gave a dominating performance that led to a 3-0 victory.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: BC Comes Back To Fly By UNH In Second Half Of Home And Home

Yesterday, the Boston College women’s ice hockey team defeated the University of New Hampshire, 5-2, behind a full team effort at Kelley Rink. The Eagles (1-2-0, 1-2-0 WHEA), coming off a close 4-3 loss to the Wildcats (3-2-0, 1-2-0) on Saturday, saw at least one score from each line in yesterday’s victory, including a two-goal effort from freshman Haley Skarupa. The two scores were Skarupa’s first goals of her career.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Gaudreau Completes Huge Comeback

For one night at least, 20 minutes of Boston College hockey proved to be enough.
For two full periods, the No. 3 Eagles were dominated by UMass. The Minutemen put up three goals in the two opening frames and had what looked to be a comfortable lead on their home ice, heading into the third. Yet, BC managed to play its best period of the young season and outscored UMass 4-1 in the third to force overtime. Then, with just over a minute remaining, Johnny Gaudreau knocked a loose puck out of midair and into the net to give the Eagles their first win of the year at 5-4.
MEN'S SOCCER: Strong Defense Pushes BC Past Duke

The Boston College men’s soccer team (8-4-3, 3-1-2 ACC) squared off on the road against the Duke Blue Devils (5-7-1,2-4-1) Friday night in a pivotal conference matchup. Both teams were hungry for a win, with the Eagles coming off a 1-0 home loss against Brown, and the Blue Devils looking for vengeance against the team that has eliminated them from the ACC tournament in the past three seasons. With the BC defense able to prevail against an aggressive Duke offensive attack, a second-half goal by senior Stefan Carter was all BC needed to head back to campus victorious with a 1-0 win over Duke in a very physical matchup.
FIELD HOCKEY: Top Big East Teams Best BC

Before the Big East’s top two teams, No. 3 Syracuse and No. 4 UConn, face off for the conference’s regular season title next Saturday, the No. 16 Boston College field hockey team got a shot to score upsets against both squads, but came up short each time. The Eagles fell to the Huskies 5-1 Thursday night at home and were defeated by the Orange 4-2 yesterday afternoon in Syracuse.
Column: Head Of The Charles A Great Event For Boston

This weekend, more than 9,000 athletes from the rowing community descended upon Boston to participate in the world’s largest two day rowing event: the Head of the Charles Regatta. Since its inception in 1965, the regatta has grown into a right of passage for rowers everywhere, building prestige that is only outmatched perhaps by the Royal Henley Regatta, a famous one-on-one tournament that sends clubs racing down the Thames River in London side by side.
HOCKEY: BC Looks Beyond Early Loss

Boston College fans may not be used to a hockey team with a losing record, but that’s where the No. 3 Eagles stand after their first game of the season: 0-1.
MEN'S SOCCER: Eagles Unable To Keep Up With Brown

Two steps forward, one step back.
Since starting the season at an abysmal 2-3-1, the Boston College men’s soccer team had strung together a seven-game unbeaten run, five of those coming as victories. Yet Brown (10-1-2, 2-0-1 Ivy) brought the Eagles down to earth with merely 3:47 remaining in regulation on Tuesday evening in Chestnut Hill, as striker Ben Maurey notched the only goal of a heartbreaking 1-0 loss for BC (7-4-3, 2-1-2 ACC).
VOLLEYBALL: Defensive Specialist Hock Makes Splash At BC

From California To Boston, Hock Has Adjusted Quickly

Already appearing in 69 sets and finding herself second on the team with 234 digs and 10 aces, not to mention receiving ACC Freshman of the Week honors on Oct. 8, it is safe to say that the transition from California to Boston has not fazed Boston College volleyball’s libero Franny Hock. With the support of the squad’s veterans and an instant bond with the team’s large freshman class, Hock feels right at home as an Eagle.
MEN'S HOCKEY: Huskies Upset Eagles

BOSTON — It took just 60 minutes to remember that nothing comes easy in Hockey East.
Column: A Letter To Freshman Superfans

Dear freshman season ticket-holders for Boston College hockey,
WOMEN'S SOCCER: BC Bounces Back At Home

After Lineup Changes, Eagles Return To Form vs. NCSU

After suffering a 3-2 overtime loss to Maryland on Thursday night, the No. 23 Boston College women’s soccer team came back with a vengeance this Sunday to defeat NC State 6-2 in a home match. After making some changes to the starting lineup, the Eagles entered the game with a prepared and potent offense that came ready to play.
VOLLEYBALL: Hurricanes Drop BC In Five Sets

On Sunday, the Boston College Eagles faced off against the University of Miami Hurricanes in Power Gym. It was a high-energy environment, with a crowd of 280. The match went to five sets, but ultimately the Eagles fell to the Hurricanes, 3-2.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Downed By Florida State

Looking to tally its third straight conference victory, the Boston College volleyball team faced off against No. 12 Florida State on Friday night in a heated matchup of ACC rivals.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Maryland Pulls Off Overtime Thriller Over Eagles

Oftentimes in sports, the little things can make a big difference. A slip, a missed assignment, or maybe even just a little bit of luck can go a long way toward determining a winner and loser. For the women’s soccer team, it seems that every one of these breaks has been going against them lately.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: Taken Under Eagles' Wings

Having Benefited From Past Seniors' Hospitality, Whitney, Hayes, And Arnold Pay It Back

Kevin Hayes and Bill Arnold had their eyes on Steve Whitney—or at least his stunt double, who was in the opposite colored jersey on the ice. It was Hayes and Arnold’s job to help shut him down. The Noble and Greenough School boys’ hockey team strategically worked its defensive zone around the skater designated as Whitney, as the Bulldogs prepared for their game against Lawrence Academy.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: Milner Keeps Working For More

After Suffering Through A Midseason Slump Last Year, Parker Milner Looked To His Work Ethic

Redemption is one of the greatest elements of sports. Whether an aging former all-star beats the odds to lead his team to glory, or an underachieving team mounts a late-game comeback, sports fans live for redemption. Parker Milner knows a thing or two about redemption. After starting out the 2011 season as the slated starter between the pipes, Milner went through a midseason slump and was sent back to the bench. Boston College hockey fans know what happened from there.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: Mulling Over His Place

Learning From Past Captains, Mullane Is Prepared To Show Why He Has The 'C' On His Maroon And Gold

As the Boston College men’s hockey team takes a lead against Ferris State into the 2012 national title game’s closing moments, the Eagles’ annual pursuit of hockey immortality is on the verge of fulfillment. A season that featured a Hockey East banner, a Beanpot Trophy, and a legendary 19-game winning streak is about to culminate in college hockey’s most coveted prize.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: One Last Shot

Bolden Looking To Lead Her Team One Step Further

Getting to the national semifinal is quite the accomplishment, and to do so in two consecutive years is something that nearly every program dreams of achieving. For women’s ice hockey captain Blake Bolden, however, making it to the Frozen Four has become a mere stepping-stone for what she knows her Boston College squad can achieve in the upcoming season.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: Memories Still Left To Be Made For Wey And Alber

Senior Blueliners Hope To Leave One Last Mark While Anchoring Young Defense

The human memory is a fantastic phenomenon.
How we conduct ourselves each and every day is a reflection of our past experiences, and what our memory has selected to relish in or rebel against.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: Catch Him If You Can

After A Flashy Freshman Campaign, Gaudreau Looks To Keep Improving

“Ferris State has got to find a way to get a hold of this bouncing puck.”
ESPN play-by-play man Gary Thorne senses the Bulldogs’ anxiety.
HOCKEY PREVIEW: Sophomore Duo Going For It All

Carpenter And Field Didn't Miss A Beat During Last Year, And The Pair Can Push BC To The Next Level

The Boston College national champion men’s ice hockey team is not the only team on the Heights that is going into this upcoming season with very high expectations for its former freshman studs. Alex Carpenter and Emily Field, who more than mirrored last year’s freshman performance from Johnny Gaudreau’s 27-point (13 goals, 14 assists) season, are entering this year with high hopes for the Eagles.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Momentum Swings Out Of BC's Favor Against Duke

From early on, No. 13 Boston College trailed No. 9 Duke in an exhilarating soccer match this past Sunday in Durham, NC. Momentum played a big role in the Blue Devils’ victory, as they took down the Eagles 4-2. Throughout the game, the pendulum swayed back and forth as BC struggled to get shots on goal.
FIELD HOCKEY: Eagles Bounced By UNC

BC's Three-Game Winning Streak Snapped At Home

After embarking on a successful three-game winning streak, the No. 25 Boston College (7-6, 1-3 ACC) field hockey team hosted high-powered No. 2 North Carolina (13-1, 3-0) in Newton on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles held the Tar Heels at bay for most of the game, even momentarily taking control early in the second half, but North Carolina converted three successive corners to seize a 3-0 lead late in the second half, securing the Tar Heels’ 11th straight victory and halting BC’s encouraging three-game streak in what resulted in a 4-0 defeat.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: BU Takes Down BC In Opener

Seeking redemption after a heartbreaking exit from the Frozen Four last year, the No. 4 Boston College women’s hockey team faced off against archrival No. 6 Boston University in its first game of the 2012 season.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Top-10 Matchup Opens Season For BC

Eagles Return Plenty Of Talent For 2012-2013

Hockey fans all over the country are not having the best month. The NHL lockout is in full swing, and there doesn’t seem to be hope for the return of regular season games anytime soon. But on the Heights, it’s a different story, as not one, but two, high-caliber hockey teams are preparing for their return to ice. The No. 4 Boston College women’s hockey team takes on the No. 6 Boston University Terriers on Friday at Conte Forum in a game that will surely set the tone for the rest of the season.
Column: ACC Now An Offense Heavy Attack

Remember the good old days when football was a defensive sport, and that old adage, “Defense wins championships?” I certainly do. I remember when teams like the 2001 New England Patriots won the Superbowl by means of a hardnosed defensive unit. The AFC playoffs that year saw my hometown Pats face off against the stalwarts in Oakland and Pittsburgh. All three teams were known more for their defense than an explosive offense.
MEN'S SOCCER: Eagles Force Tie At Harvard After Trailing

Mejia Nets Equalizer To Give BC A Point On Road

The Boston College men’s soccer team fought back from an early deficit to tie Harvard 1-1 on Tuesday night at Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium in Cambridge.
MEN'S SOCCER: Rain Doesn't Slow Down BC

Medina-Mendez Tallies Two Assists In The ACC Win

On Friday night, the Boston College men’s soccer team defeated conference opponent North Carolina State, 2-1, during some heavy rain showers at the Newton Sports Complex. Despite a slow offensive first half, the Eagles (5-3-1, 1-1-1 ACC) were given an offensive spark from sophomore Diego Medina-Mendez, who assisted on goals for Stefan Carter and Charlie Rugg. The Wolfpack (7-4-0, 0-3-0) was stunted for the majority of the match, due to a tough defensive effort and torrential rain conditions.
MEN'S SOCCER: Notebook - BC Offense Comes Alive In Win Over NC State

After a slow start to the season, the Boston College men’s soccer team is now 5-3-1 and looks poised to be a contender in the ACC. A major part of the offense is senior Charlie Rugg, who, after coming back from injury, has 11 points in just 6 games. Against NC State, Rugg continued this scoring streak, tallying a goal and an assist to lead the Eagles past the Wolfpack. Rugg’s goal put the Eagles ahead 2-0 with about 25 minutes left and would eventually be the game winner.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Eagles Get Shut Out By Pepperdine

Callie Payetta of the No. 20 Pepperdine Waves scored the lone goal to upset the No. 5 Boston College women’s soccer team, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon. The game, played at Harvard’s Soldiers Field Park, was scoreless until just after the start of the second half, when Payetta converted a low cross off of a throw-in into the back of goalkeeper Alexa Gaul’s net.
FIELD HOCKEY: BC Picks Up Two On The Road

Eagles Get Wins Over No. 21 Duke and Longwood

The Boston College field hockey team entered this weekend’s road trip south with a 5-5 record and without an ACC win. The Eagles took significant steps toward improving both of those stats with two big wins this weekend, defeating both No. 21 Duke on Friday night and Longwood University on Sunday afternoon. With the two wins, the Eagles improve to 7-5, and are now on a three-game winning streak after defeating Providence last week.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Spiked By Virginia Tech At Home

A Sunday matinee against Virginia Tech rounded out Parents’ Weekend for the Boston College volleyball team. The Hokies, who entered the match ranked sixth in the ACC and just in front of the Eagles, brought their impressive size and offensive skill to Power Gym for BC’s second ACC matchup of the weekend. Although the Eagles fought hard, Virginia Tech proved too much for them, as BC came away with a disappointing 3-0 loss.
VOLLEYBALL: As A Rookie, Workman Fits Right In

Most freshman athletes spend their first season tirelessly working to prove themselves and gain recognition from coaches and teammates. Their first season acts as an opportunity to adapt to a college level of play and hone skills for three more years to become an outstanding player.
VOLLEYBALL: Eagles Sweep ACC Foe

Thursday night was Student Night in Power Gym as the volleyball team had its ACC home opener against the University of Virginia. After suffering on the road last weekend, a solid week of practice helped the Eagles through two long overtime sets to get the best of the Cavaliers, taking the match in straight sets 3-0.
MEN'S SOCCER: Rugg And Boateng Spark BC

Explosive Forwards Net Two Goals Each To Push Eagles Past URI

The Boston College men’s soccer squad looked lethal offensively in a 4-2 victory over the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday in Newton, but the explosive display of attacking prowess was dimmed by lackluster second half defending and an emerging goalie drama. Despite the problems of the last 45 minutes, the growing partnership between veteran striker Charlie Rugg and maverick freshman Derrick Boateng stole the show in the victory, as each grabbed two goals and an assist.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Looks For Consistent Strides

Consistency. If there’s one key to success for the Boston College women’s volleyball team this season, consistency is indisputably it. This Sunday, the Eagles hope to bounce back from a rough weekend on the road as they return to the Heights for a challenging matchup within the ACC.
FIELD HOCKEY: In Her Second Season At BC, Plasteras Coming Into Her Own

Anyone looking at the field hockey resume of Emma Plasteras can see that she is a player with exceptional talent. Originally from North Vancouver, British Columbia, she had an impressive career in Canada before joining the Eagles.
MEN'S SOCCER: Last-Second Thriller

Boateng Nets The Game-Winner With 11 Seconds Left In Double OT

The first 109 minutes of Boston College’s showdown against San Francisco on Saturday afternoon were boring, slow, and not so easy on the eyes. But that last minute changed everything.
MEN'S SOCCER: In His First Collegiate Start, Kapp Shows Great Potential For Future

Oct. 25, 2009. That evening nearly three full years ago was the last time that Boston College’s Justin Luthy watched the kickoff of one of his team’s matches from somewhere other than in front of his goal. The Eagles’ star goalkeeper was absent that night against the University of Virginia due to injury, but Saturday afternoon against San Francisco marked his first game missed for reasons unrelated to injury in his BC career.
MEN'S SOCCER: Ireland's Abbott Beginning To Be Comfortable On Soccer Pitch

One look at this year’s Boston College men’s soccer team’s starting lineup will show a decent amount of unfamiliarity. This year’s squad has featured three freshman starters consistently, a very different scene from last year’s veteran-laden squad. Class of 2016 member Jason Abbott has shown great leadership and quick learning during his young start in the BC midfield.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Clutch McCaffrey Scores Two Late-Game Goals To Lift BC

Eagles Bounce Back In Second Half To Get Past Hokies

After a tough loss loss on Thursday night against No. 14 Wake Forest, the Boston College women’s soccer team came ready to play this Sunday against No. 8 Virginia Tech. After fighting through over 80 minutes of failed attempts on goal and disappointment, the Eagles came back in the final seven minutes of play with two goals by sophomore forward Stephanie McCaffrey, all that BC needed in the 2-1 decision.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Wake Stalls BC Offense

The No. 4 Boston College women’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday, losing to the No. 13 Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 2-0, in North Carolina. The Eagles were bested by two goals from Wake Forest junior Katie Stengel, who scored one goal in each half. The loss ended BC’s undefeated start and dropped the team to 1-1 in early season ACC play.
Column: Night Time Soccer Matches On Newton Provide Gratifying Sense Of Community

The first few weeks of college life for any freshman are often the most hectic. Acclimating to the rigorous demands of schoolwork, a new dormitory lifestyle, and opportunities for social life make the days fly by one after the other. There rarely is a moment to catch your breath. Time shadows your every move. You run from chemistry to Spanish, from College Democrats to 4Boston, from Gonzaga to the Plex without taking the time to stop and think. What was it about Boston College in the first place that attracted you to fill out that application? Have you found what you were searching for in your college experience yet? Have you even had a moment to try?
WOMEN'S SOCCER: A Step Above The Rest

Now At The Top Of The All-Time Points List, Mewis Leading BC

It’s halftime. The No. 4 Boston College women’s soccer team is trouncing its Boston rivals, Harvard, 5-1. Senior captain Kristie Mewis returns to the sidelines, safe in the knowledge that her team is well on its way to another vital win on the march toward the ultimate goal: an NCAA championship.
MEN'S SOCCER: Diouf Scores Twice As Connecticut Blanks BC At Home

Eagles Are Unable To Put One In The Back Of The Net, Lose To Huskies

Connecticut forward Mamadou Diouf sunk the Boston College men’s soccer team with two goals at No. 2 UConn’s Joseph J. Morrone Stadium last night. The Eagles, who were coming off of a 1-1 tie on the road with Virginia Tech, lost 2-0 to the Huskies.
FIELD HOCKEY: Eagles Set To Take On Virginia, PC

UVA Coming To Newton With Two Olympic Stars

Coming off a disappointing double-overtime loss against James Madison this past Sunday, the No. 22 Boston College field hockey team will take on the No. 7 University of Virginia Cavaliers at home this Friday at the Newton Sports Complex. With just a day to recuperate and regroup, they will then take on Providence College in Rhode Island on Sunday.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Eagles Dominate Harvard

Mewis Becomes All-Time Points Leader In The Win

On a historic day for senior midfielder Kriste Mewis, No. 5 Boston College flew up and over cross-town rival Harvard en route to an 8-1 victory on Saturday night in Cambridge. Thanks to her first career hat trick, Mewis broke the school record for points scored with 96 during her four years on the Heights.
MEN'S SOCCER: Returning Health Helps BC Improve With A Road Tie

The Boston College men’s soccer team (2-2-1, 0-1-1 ACC) showed plenty of improvement on Friday night in its game at Virginia Tech (3-2-1, 0-1-1), as it left Blacksburg with a 1-1 tie. The Eagles’ lone goal came from Charlie Rugg, who made his first start of the season after battling a knee injury since the beginning of the year.
FIELD HOCKEY: BC Suffers OT Heartbreaker

The Boston College field hockey team traveled to Maryland’s Field Hockey Complex this weekend to take on the Terrapins Friday and the James Madison Dukes on Sunday. The Eagles came away with two losses, bringing their record to 4-4 after having begun the season 3-0.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: BC Dominates ACC-Rival Clemson Behind Whole Team Effort

The No. 5 Boston College women’s soccer team found its wings on Thursday night, taking an overmatched Clemson squad to task in a 5-1 beat down. With a true team effort on display, goals came from veterans and rookies alike with senior Maddie Payne and junior Zoe Lombard finding the net, and freshman McKenzie Meehan continuing her fantastic season with another goal.
VOLLEYBALL: Win Over Harvard Closes Out New England Challenge For BC

The Boston College volleyball team had a busy weekend at the New England Challenge Tournament, hosted at Northeastern University. The Eagles played three games over the course of Friday night and Saturday, which included losses to Northeastern and Connecticut, but also a decisive win over cross-town foe Harvard to finish the weekend.
Notre Dame Coming To The ACC

Will Be Member In All Sports Except Football

The Holy War will no longer be just taking place on the football field for Boston College and Notre Dame. The University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the ACC, and will become the 15th member of the conference. The Fighting Irish will remain independent in football, but will become full-time members of the ACC in all other sports.
Column: Irish Are Welcome With Open Arms

It was announced yesterday morning, seemingly out of nowhere, that Notre Dame will be bringing everyone except for Rudy and his football teammates to the ACC at some point during the next few years. When the move from the Big East will occur, exactly, depends on math and politics and boring things like that (plan for 2015). The point is, though, that the Irish are coming, and it’s great news. Here’s a general breakdown of how the forthcoming changes will affect Boston College.
MEN'S SOCCER: BC Getting Healthier For VT

The Return Of Veterans Will Solidify The Offense

On Friday, the Boston College men’s soccer team will travel down to Blacksburg, Va. to face conference foe Virginia Tech. The Eagles (2-2-0, 0-1-0 ACC) are coming off a 4-0 loss to No. 3 Maryland, while the Hokies (3-2-0, 0-1-0) were downed by No. 1 North Carolina in their last match.
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Lackluster Defense Hurts BC

Eagles Forced To Settle For Tie With Central Florida

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Newton, two elite teams exchanged blows for 110 minutes, each unable to deliver a knockout punch. The No. 6 Boston College women’s soccer team dueled No. 8 UCF into a 2-2 double overtime draw, grinding through a game characterized by flashes of brilliance and marred by general inconsistency.
MEN'S SOCCER: Maryland Throttles Eagles

On Friday night, the No. 24 Boston College men’s soccer team was dominated at home, 4-0, by No. 4 Maryland in its first ACC match of the season. The game saw an evenly matched first half before the Terps pulled away in the second with three goals. Head coach Ed Kelly gave credit to the tough Maryland squad, however, he felt his team’s downfall came by way of the turnover.
VOLLEYBALL: BC Takes Two Out Of Three

BC Continues To Improve, Tallies First ACC Win

The Boston College volleyball team took two out of three games over the weekend while taking part in the Spring Hill Suites at Arundel Mills Invitational, sandwiching a loss to No. 15 ranked Tennessee between wins over George Washington and conference foe Maryland. The Eagles used a balanced attack and some timely defense as they improved their record to 6-4 while winning their ACC opener.
VOLLEYBALL: Eagles Set For Future Success Behind Leadership Of Sen, Barnum

Your average sports fan probably does not know much about volleyball beyond the names Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. Ask them what a setter does or what role they play on a volleyball team, and you’re likely to get a blank stare.
FIELD HOCKEY: BC Bounces Back At Harvard

The No. 17 Boston College field hockey team went into its two games this weekend with a goal of sweeping both of their Boston rivals. Although they couldn’t beat No. 12 Boston University Friday night at home, the Eagles dominated a Sunday day game at Harvard to bring their season record to 4-2.
Hall Of Fame Honors Nine Eagles For Their Commitment To Athletics

Nine Boston College greats were honored on Friday night in Conte Forum, as they were inducted into the Varsity Club Hall of Fame: Mark Chmura, Maria Cicero, Don Fox, Antonio Granger, Amy LaCombe, Mike Mamula, Marty McInnis, Casey Schmidt, and Lou Tessier.

Freshman Midfielder Sarah Mannelly Has Proven Herself As A Star In The ACC

The Men's Lacrosse Team Will Wear Special Helmets For Welles Crowther This Week

A Young Baseball Team Is Playing Through One Of The Toughest Seasons In BC History

Men's Hockey Will Be Ready to Reload

12 Former BC Fotball Players Workout For Pro Teams Leading Up To Draft

Eagles Advance To Frozen Four For Third Straigh Season

ACC Rookie Of The Year Olivier Hanlan Looks To Catalyze A Tournament Run

Meditation And Visualization Steady Lacrosse For 2013

Hunter Gordon, Tom Bourdon, And Matt Pare Embrace The "C" On Their Chests

BC Seniors Capture Fourth Straigth Beanpot Championship Trophy

Olivier Hanlan’s Last-Second Jumper Misses Wide Left As BC Upset Falls Short

Head Coach Steve Addazio Brings 17 New Players To The Eagle Roster For Next Season