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Eagles’ Four-Match Road Trip Concludes With Loss at No. 8 Pittsburgh

Andy Backstrom • October 7, 2018

Despite recording a .277 hitting percentage and outdigging Pittsburgh—one of two undefeated teams in the NCAA—BC ended up on the wrong side of the scorecard, wrapping up its ACC road stint with an 0-4 record.

Previewing 2018 Volleyball: Pittsburgh

Jack Coleman • October 7, 2018

The Eagles—losers of three straight—will wrap up their four-game road trip in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Sunday, looking to avenge last year's three-set loss to the Panthers, now the No. 8 team in the country.

Duke Comes Back Down to Earth in Week Five ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • October 4, 2018

For the second-straight year, Duke lost its first game of the season following a 4-0 start, and other early-season favorites like Boston College looked more vulnerable than expected.

Embarrassing Saturday Spices Up Week Four ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 27, 2018

Virginia Tech suffered one of the worst losses in school history, BC dropped the ball against Purdue, and Louisville reached a new low at UVA, practically making everyone rethink the conference's power structure.

Syracuse’s Unexpected Ascent Continues in Week Three ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 20, 2018

With a monster win over Florida State—the program's first since 1966—Syracuse is now 3-0 and one of several mid-tier ACC teams shaking up the conference in the early stages of the 2018 campaign.

Florida State, Pittsburgh Take a Hit in Week Two ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 13, 2018

Florida State nearly lost to Samford at home, and Pittsburgh was embarrassed by longtime rival Penn State on national television, each taking a big step back before the brunt of ACC play.

Virginia Tech, Boston College Climb in Week One ACC Power Rankings

Andy Backstrom • September 6, 2018

Virginia Tech embarrassed the Seminoles in Tallahassee, and BC shelled Massachusetts—meanwhile, teams like Miami and Louisville found themselves on the other side of things, limping out of the gates to a shaky start.

In ACC Preseason Power Rankings, It’s Clemson and Everybody Else

Andy Backstrom • August 24, 2018

Clemson is the clear favorite to claim its fourth-consecutive ACC title, but the rest of the conference is relatively wide open, meaning that 2018 should bear competitive matchups, upsets, and unforeseen storylines.

ACC Men’s Soccer Preview: Tiers of Contention

Bradley Smart • August 16, 2018

The path to the 2018 ACC title runs through the likes of powerhouses North Carolina and Wake Forest, but the conference is deep from top to bottom and features plenty of darkhorses.

ACC Women’s Soccer Preview: Tiers of Contention

Bradley Smart • August 13, 2018

The ACC sent eight teams to the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament last year and are poised to repeat the effort in 2018, boasting a conference loaded with returning talent and new faces.

Eagles Drop Two More in Doubleheader Against Pittsburgh

Charlie Sommers • April 7, 2018

BC recorded 22 hits in the two-game set—seven more than the Panthers—but ultimately couldn't overcome the fact that it continuously shot itself in the foot, logging 15 walks and four errors on the day.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Pittsburgh

Peter Kim • April 7, 2018

Three days removed from losing its first Beanpot Semifinal in four years, BC will host Pittsburgh in a three-game weekend series, looking to snap its season-long, six-game skid.