Boston College
Michigan
Eagles to Face Michigan and Akron on the road
August 30, 2023 | Women's Soccer
Game 1 | Boston College at Michigan
Thursday, Aug. 31 | 7:00 p.m.
U-M Soccer Stadium | Ann Arbor, Mich.
Game 2 | Boston College at Akron
Sunday, Sept. 3 | 1:00 p.m.
FirstEnergy Stadium | Akron
About the Eagles
Last Time Out
Ella Richards highlighted in the Eagles' 2-0 victory over San Jose State for their first win of the season. Richards scored both of her career-high two goals in the first half, becoming the first player since 2021 to score twice in a match. Sydney Segalla, Andi Barth and Bella Douglas netted assists in the triumph, while Wiebke Willebrandt registered a second shutout this season with three stops - all coming in the second half.
A Win Would
• Give Boston College back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
• Improve to 2-2-1 on the season.
• Give the Eagles their first road win of the season.
• Give the Eagles their first win against a BIG opponent since 2013 against Ohio State. It is the third time since '13 that the Eagles have played a B1G opponent.
Rising Richards
Richards has scored all three of her goals in two out of the past three contests, leading the team in scores (3) and points with six. Richards has already matched last season's goal total and is three points away from surpassing her point total.
Willebrandt in the Net
The junior goalkeeper has a pair of shutouts this season, which is tied for fourth in the ACC. Her impressive 1.87 goals against average is 24th in the nation and third in the league.
Scouting Michigan (0-1-2, 0-0-0 B1G)
The Wolverines are coming off a 0-0 draw against then-No. 5 Virginia last week. Sammi Woods leads the team with seven goals and 15 points thanks to her one assist. She is one of three players with five scores as Meredith Haakenson and Kacey Lawrence each have five goals. Haakenson is tied for the team lead with 15 points and has a team-best five assists.\
Scouting Akron (1-2-0, 0-0-0 Mid-American)
The Zips won their previous match against in-state foe, Cleveland State, defeating CSU, 3-1. Morgan Pentz scored twice for the winning squad, while she leads the team in goals (2) and points (4). Penelope Cuirinier has played and started in two of the three matches between the posts. She has a .667 save percentage and a 1.000 goals against average.
What's Next
The Eagles return to action next week to begin a stretch of five straight home contests. Boston College will face Dartmouth at 7 p.m. next Thursday at the Newton Soccer Complex.
