More adversity was faced by Boston College volleyball in the first weekend of the 2019 season than during its first three invitationals last fall. The Eagles dropped two of their first three matches at the Oregon Classic, albeit against difficult competition in Oregon State and Oregon. It was a different start for Jason Kennedy’s second…
Boston College Volleyball Releases Full 2019 Schedule
The Eagles announced their slate of games on May 15, and it includes a pair of Pac-12 opponents, four different mini tournaments, and five weeks on the road to start the season.
2018-19 Coach of the Year: Jason Kennedy
BC volleyball’s never made the NCAA Tournament—it’s Jason Kennedy’s job to get the Eagles there, and he’s already well on his way, having changed the culture in the Power Gym and led BC to its highest win total in 15 years during his first season at the helm.
Fourth Set Escapes Eagles, Fall to Clemson in Season Finale
BC was just three points away from winning its third-straight game to end its season on a high note, but coughed up a two-point lead and went on to fall to the Tigers in five sets.
Previewing 2018 Volleyball: Clemson
Looking to finish with an above-.500 season for the first time since 2004, the Eagles head to South Carolina for a rematch with a Clemson team they swept earlier in the year.
Eagles Beat Virginia, Secure First .500 Season Since 2004
Behind a double-double from Jewel Strawberry and a balanced offensive attack, BC avenged a loss earlier in the season to Virginia and won its final home match of 2018.
Previewing 2018 Volleyball: Virginia
The Eagles are looking for their fifth ACC win on Wednesday afternoon—a mark the program hasn’t hit since 2014—as they welcome in Virginia in their final home game.
Eagles Hold off Virginia Tech in Dramatic Senior Night Victory
McKenna Goss led the Eagles with 19 kills, and the Eagles managed to scrape out a 16-14 fifth set victory after blowing a 2-0 match lead.
Louisville Hands Eagles Fifth Loss in a Row, Conference Slide Continues
With 12 losses in their last 13 games—most recently a four-set setback against Louisville on Friday night—the Eagles are at risk of failing to replicate last year’s conference win total of four.
Eagles Swept by Virginia Tech, Drop Fourth Straight
The Eagles were led by Clare Naughton’s eight kills, but hit just .173 on the day, while the Hokies hit .302 and recorded nine less errors than BC.