In Week 1, Boston College football’s offense was downright explosive in the first half. The Eagles scored 28 points in the opening two quarters, paving the way for a big win over Virginia Tech to open the season. In Week 2, the Eagles once again looked like they couldn’t be stopped at the beginning of…
Previewing 2019 Football: vs. Richmond
Fresh off a statement win over Virginia Tech in its season opener, Boston College football looks to keep things rolling against Richmond. The Spiders—who are the only FCS opponent on the Eagles’ schedule—beat Jacksonville, 38-19, last weekend to open their 2019 season. BC should certainly feel confident about its chances against Richmond, but the Spiders…
Smith Strikes Twice, Eagles Pass First Road Test of Season
Last winter, Boston College women’s soccer saw its leading scorer, Sam Coffey, transfer to Penn State. Then, in the leadup to the 2019 campaign, the Eagles lost Jenna Bike and Kayla Duran—two other players who were expected to be key pieces of their attack—to season-ending injuries. Needless to say, there were some questions about how…
Late Goal Propels BC Past Providence in First Game of Season
It’s not a stretch to say that, since the turn of the century, Boston College field hockey has dominated Providence. In 18 meetings since then, the Eagles had gone 16-2 and hadn’t lost to the Friars since the 2008 season. In the 2019 season opener for both teams, BC ensured that the lopsided nature of…
Notebook: Timely Turnovers, First Half Offense Help Eagles Beat Hokies to Start Season
The last time Boston College football started the season with a game against an ACC opponent, the Eagles didn’t have a happy ending. BC lost a heartbreaker to Georgia Tech, 17-14, in Dublin, Ireland to start the 2016 season. This year, however, with its season opener against Virginia Tech, the story was different. The Eagles…
Eagles Notch First Shutout of Season, Maintain Perfect Start with Win Over BU
Under first-year head coach Jason Lowe, Boston College women’s soccer has already displayed a tendency to come out of the gate strong. In each of the first two games under Lowe, the Eagles tallied within the first 10 minutes. It’s a habit and mentality, apparently, that was inspired at least partly by the United States…
BC Depth Chart: What the Defense Looks Like Entering Week 1
The Eagles just released the first version of their 2019 depth chart. Here’s how BC will line up in Week 1, when ACC foe Virginia Tech comes to Chestnut Hill.
Media Day 2019: Sheridan Talks About Youth, Rebuilding Defense
In his press conference at media day, new Eagles defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan spoke about BC’s promising freshmen class, and key returning players including Brandon Sebastian and Isaiah McDuffie.
Three Transfers Join Women’s Lacrosse Ahead of 2020 Campaign
Attacker Charlotte North, who starred for Duke in 2019, as well as goaltender Rachel Hall and attacker Bridget Simmons, will join BC lacrosse for the 2020 season, Acacia Walker-Weinstein announced Tuesday.
New Harrington Athletics Village Building to be Named After Pete Frates
The next building to be constructed in the Harrington Athletics Village, a training space for baseball and softball, will be named after Pete Frates, the Eagles athletic department announced in a statement released Wednesday.