Eagles Seek Top 10 Win at Duke

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - The Boston College lacrosse team faces No. 7 Duke on Saturday at 1 pm in the final road game of the regular season.

About the Eagles

Last Time Out

Boston College's defense locked down Harvard for its fewest goals in a game since 1996 when it scored once against Maryland. Sydney Scales posted a career-high five ground balls and tied a personal best with three caused turnovers. She was one of five players with multiple ground balls. Rachel Hall registered eight saves for a season-high .889 save percentage. Twelve different players scored, with Jenn Medjid turning in five scores. Belle Smith was the other Eagle with multiple goals, as she scored twice and tallied one assist for three points.

A Win Would
- Give BC a 14-1 mark and a 6-1 record in ACC play.
- Finish undefeated on the road during the regular season for the first time since 2019.
- Snap Duke's eight-game winning streak.
- Give the Blue Devils their first home loss of the season.
- Pick up a fourth straight win against Duke.

Tough Schedule
The Eagles boast the sixth-toughest schedule in the nation, as their opponents boast a combined .660 win percentage. Boston College has played six ranked teams and eight opponents in the top 25 in the RPI. Boston College is 5-1 against its ranked foes, including a 3-0 record on the road.

Hall Coming Alive
Over the last four games, Hall has turned it on between the pipes. The senior goalkeeper has an impressive .529 save percentage with 27 saves and just 24 goals allowed. For the season, Hall's save percentage is .404 while her goals-against average is 8.64.

Mrs. Consistency
Jenn Medjid has stayed consistent throughout the entire season, where she's scored multiple goals in 13 of 14 games and hat tricks in 12 contests. Over the last three games, the senior has 10 goals and five assists. She's recorded at least five points in all three games as well.

Scouting Duke (14-1, 5-1 ACC)
- The Blue Devils are 14-1, 5-1 in the ACC, and boast an undefeated mark at home with an 8-0 record.
- Katie DeSimone (51 goals) and Catriona Barry (50 goals) lead the Blue Devils in goals scored and are 13th and 14th in the nation, respectively.
- Duke is first in the nation in scoring offense (18 goals), second in scoring margin (8.87) fourth in caused turnovers per game (12.47). The Blue Devils lead the conference in three categories as well.
- Sophia LeRose has started in 14 of 15 games between the pipes, boasting a .419 save percentage and 80 saves.

Series History
Duke controls the series history with a 14-5 mark, but the Eagles have won the last three meetings. BC won the last meeting in a narrow 17-15 victory last season.

What's Next
The Eagles will host Syracuse next Friday at 6 p.m. in the regular-season finale.

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Players Mentioned

Rachel Hall

Jenn Medjid

Sydney Scales

Belle Smith