Boston College Athletics
January 29, 2024 | Lacrosse
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College lacrosse enters the 2024 season at No. 2 in the IWLCA Preseason Poll, as announced on Monday.Â
The Eagles are coming off another stellar season, boasting a 19-4 mark en route to the program's first ACC title, the third ACC regular-season championship since 2018, and a sixth straight national semifinals and national title appearance.Â
BC was also ranked No. 2 in the USA Lacrosse Magazine Preseason Poll.Â
Northwestern enters the season No. 1, while North Carolina, Denver, and Syracuse round out the top five.Â
BC leads the country with 119 wins since 2017 and heads into the campaign with a reloaded roster.
SCHEDULE UPDATES
- BC's national title rematch against No. 1 Northwestern was moved to the Newton Campus. The showdown takes place on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 4 pm..Â
- The Eagles' regular-season finale against Syracuse was pushed up to 5 p.m. in Alumni Stadium.Â
Belle Smith, Ryan Smith and Sydney Scales Named Captains
The trio of Eagles played a pivotal role in their success over the last four seasons, capturing a national title in 2021, a pair of ACC regular-season titles, and the program's first ACC championship last season.Â
Belle Smith named USA Preseason Midfielder of the Year
Smith was named to the USA Lacrosse Magazine Preseason All-First Team yesterday. The Westhampton Beach native was named the ACC Midfielder of the Year in 2023, helping the Eagles to an ACC title, a 19-4 record and a sixth straight appearance in the national semifinals and national championship.Â
Nine Eagles Named USA Lacrosse Preseason All-Americans
B. Smith, Mckenna Davis, Rachel Clark, Emma LoPinto, Cassidy Weeks, Sydney Scales, Becky Browndorf, Hunter Roman and Shea Dolce earned national recognition by being named a preseason All-American. The nine selections were tied for the most with Northwestern.Â
BC opens the 2024 slate against UMass on Friday, Feb. 9 at 4 p.m. in Fish Field House.Â
