Thursday, October 4
Newton, Mass.
7:00PM
Boston College
12-1-0 (4-1-0ACC)
3
vs
0
Virginia Tech
7-3-3, (3-2ACC)
1
2
F
Virginia Tech
0
0
0
Boston College
2
1
3
Photo by: John Quackenbos
Sam Coffey Tallies First Career Hat Trick
October 04, 2018 | Women's Soccer
BC defeats Virginia Tech, 3-0, to take sole possession of second place in the ACC.
NEWTON, Mass. – Â
Sophomore Sam Coffey scored three goals to lead Boston College past ACC foe Virginia Tech, 3-0, on Thursday night at the Newton Soccer Field.
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Prior to the match, BC, Virginia Tech and Louisville were all tied in second place in the ACC with a 3-1-0 conference record. With the win, Boston College (12-1-0) stands alone in second place with a 4-1-0 record as Louisville fell to Virginia. The Hokies dropped to 7-3-2 overall and 3-2-0 in the ACC.
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Coffey opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the match on a left-footed shot to the far post from 18-yards out. Fellow sophomore Jillian Jennings was credited with the assist on the goal.
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The Eagles went up 2-0 in the first half when junior Jenna Bike was held and earned a free kick right outside the box to the right of the Virginia Tech goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn. Coffey stepped up and bent the ball over the wall, into the near post from 24-yards out for her second goal of the night.
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Coffey's final goal came in the 68th minute when she won a 50-50 ball 30-yards out. She took the ball down to her left foot and ripped a shot to the near post for her first career hat trick.
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The Eagles defense held the Hokies to just one shot on goal. The defense gave up only six shots and three corner kicks. BC's offense had nine shots, four on goal.
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Final: No. 11 Boston College 3, Virginia Tech 0
Boston College (12-1-0, 4-1-0) vs. Virginia Tech (7-3-2, 3-2-0)
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
GOAL: BC 1, Virginia Tech 0 – 11 min.: Sam Coffey (6) from 18-yards out – assist to Jillian Jennings.
GOAL: BC 2, Virginia Tech 0 – 36 min.: Sam Coffey (7) off a free kick.
GOAL: BC 3, Virginia Tech 0 – 68 min.: Sam Coffey (8) half-volley pass to herself, shot from 20-yards out.
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COACH ALISON FOLEY'S QUOTE
"I thought we played with a lot of confidence and paid attention to details. Our team defending was excellent and Sam Coffey earned a hat trick and certainly is sending a message nationally,'' said Coach Foley.
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GAME NOTES
- Sophomore Sam Coffey notched her first career hat trick since she donned an Eagles jersey tonight. She has tallied a point in four of the five ACC games. Coffey has recorded a point in 10 of BC's 13 games this season. Prior to the game, Coffey led the ACC in points and assists. She now has a single-season career-high of 27 total points (8 goals, 11 assists).
- Â Sophomore Jillian Jennings picked up her fourth assist of the season on Sam Coffey's first goal.
- Alexis Bryant is now 12-1-0 this season and picked up her single-season career-high seventh shutout. She now has 20 career shutouts.
- Three players – Gianna Mitchell, Mijke Roelfsema and Kayla Duran – logged the full 90 minutes.
-  Boston College will host NC State on Sunday at 1 p.m. Fans can view the game on the ACC Network Extra. NC State defeated Syracuse, 6-3, tonight.Â
- Prior to the match on Sunday, Boston College will honor the senior class – Alexis Bryant, Meredith Thompson, Gabby Rouse, Carly Leipzig, Rachel Newborough, Elysa Virella, Gaby Carreiro, Kayla Jennings and team manager Molly McGoldrick.
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Sophomore Sam Coffey scored three goals to lead Boston College past ACC foe Virginia Tech, 3-0, on Thursday night at the Newton Soccer Field.
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Prior to the match, BC, Virginia Tech and Louisville were all tied in second place in the ACC with a 3-1-0 conference record. With the win, Boston College (12-1-0) stands alone in second place with a 4-1-0 record as Louisville fell to Virginia. The Hokies dropped to 7-3-2 overall and 3-2-0 in the ACC.
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Coffey opened the scoring in the 11th minute of the match on a left-footed shot to the far post from 18-yards out. Fellow sophomore Jillian Jennings was credited with the assist on the goal.
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The Eagles went up 2-0 in the first half when junior Jenna Bike was held and earned a free kick right outside the box to the right of the Virginia Tech goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn. Coffey stepped up and bent the ball over the wall, into the near post from 24-yards out for her second goal of the night.
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Coffey's final goal came in the 68th minute when she won a 50-50 ball 30-yards out. She took the ball down to her left foot and ripped a shot to the near post for her first career hat trick.
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The Eagles defense held the Hokies to just one shot on goal. The defense gave up only six shots and three corner kicks. BC's offense had nine shots, four on goal.
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Final: No. 11 Boston College 3, Virginia Tech 0
Boston College (12-1-0, 4-1-0) vs. Virginia Tech (7-3-2, 3-2-0)
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Newton Soccer Field | Newton, Mass.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
GOAL: BC 1, Virginia Tech 0 – 11 min.: Sam Coffey (6) from 18-yards out – assist to Jillian Jennings.
GOAL: BC 2, Virginia Tech 0 – 36 min.: Sam Coffey (7) off a free kick.
GOAL: BC 3, Virginia Tech 0 – 68 min.: Sam Coffey (8) half-volley pass to herself, shot from 20-yards out.
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COACH ALISON FOLEY'S QUOTE
"I thought we played with a lot of confidence and paid attention to details. Our team defending was excellent and Sam Coffey earned a hat trick and certainly is sending a message nationally,'' said Coach Foley.
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GAME NOTES
- Sophomore Sam Coffey notched her first career hat trick since she donned an Eagles jersey tonight. She has tallied a point in four of the five ACC games. Coffey has recorded a point in 10 of BC's 13 games this season. Prior to the game, Coffey led the ACC in points and assists. She now has a single-season career-high of 27 total points (8 goals, 11 assists).
- Â Sophomore Jillian Jennings picked up her fourth assist of the season on Sam Coffey's first goal.
- Alexis Bryant is now 12-1-0 this season and picked up her single-season career-high seventh shutout. She now has 20 career shutouts.
- Three players – Gianna Mitchell, Mijke Roelfsema and Kayla Duran – logged the full 90 minutes.
-  Boston College will host NC State on Sunday at 1 p.m. Fans can view the game on the ACC Network Extra. NC State defeated Syracuse, 6-3, tonight.Â
- Prior to the match on Sunday, Boston College will honor the senior class – Alexis Bryant, Meredith Thompson, Gabby Rouse, Carly Leipzig, Rachel Newborough, Elysa Virella, Gaby Carreiro, Kayla Jennings and team manager Molly McGoldrick.
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Team Stats
VT
BC
Goals
0
3
Shots
6
9
Shots on Goal
1
4
Saves
1
1
Corners
3
4
Fouls
13
14
Scoring Plays
Sam Coffey (6)
Assisted By: Jillian Jennings
far side top of the 18 yard box
11:01
Sam Coffey (7)
Goal off the free kick 25 yards out
35:43
Sam Coffey (8)
Self-volley for a goal from 18 yards out
67:49
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
3
SOG
3
Goals
3
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's SoccerF/M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
D
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