Boston College
Boston University
Lacrosse Welcomes Boston University in Battle of Comm. Ave
March 05, 2024 | Lacrosse
About the Eagles
Last Time Out
BC trailed 2-0 early to Virginia Tech but finished the game on a 20-5 run en route to the 13-goal triumph. Four players registered hat tricks, while Cassidy Weeks scored a season-high four goals. Belle Smith stuffed the box score with four goals, two ground balls, two caused turnovers, and a draw control. Kayla Martello and Rachel Clark found the back of the net three times. Andrea Reynolds notched two assists. Hunter Roman was one of three players with two caused turnovers, with Shea Baker and B. Smith joining in on the action with two CTs.Â
A Win Would
- Give BC a 7-1 mark to the season.
- Give the Eagles a 16-8 record against Boston University.Â
- Earn a 14th straight win over the Terriers.Â
By the Numbers
.676 - The Eagles are first in the ACC and fourth in the nation in free position percentage at .676 percent.
18.1 - BC is 2nd in the country in defensive efficiency at 18.1 percent.
20 - The Eagles have scored 20-plus goals three times in seven games. BC scored at least 20 goals in two games all of last season.
98 - Mckenna Davis is two assists away from becoming one of five players to record 100-career assists.Â
255 - B. Smith's 255 career points is tied with Kenzie Kent and Sarah Mannelly for sixth all-time in program history.
Clark Named Offensive Player of the Week
For the first time as an Eagle, Clark was named the ACC Offensive Player of the Week. The junior attacker scored a team-best eight times in two games last week with two assists and 10 points. She totaled six points (5 G, 1 A) against Northwestern and registered four points (3 G, 1 A) against Virginia Tech.Â
Balanced Offense
Five Eagles have at least 15 goals through seven games, with Clark's 24 leading the way. Martello (22), Weeks (16), B. Smith (15) and Emma LoPinto (15) round out the leaders. A total of 17 players have scored this season for BC.Â
Scouting Boston University (4-0, 0-0 Patriot League)
- The Terriers are off to a 4-0 start after defeating Stonehill, 16-15, in their most recent outing.
-Â Hannah Tillier, Elle Stevenson and Leah Hodgins led the team with three goals.Â
- Tobey Tick posted four points with two goals and two assists.Â
-Â Stevenson leads the team with 17 goals and four assists for 21 points.Â
-Â Tillier is the other Terrier in double figures with 13 goals.Â
BC is 15-8 all-time against Boston University, winning the last 13 matchups. The Eagles captured a 19-8 win last season over the Terriers on their field.Â
What's Next
The Eagles return to ACC play on Sunday when it faces Louisville on the road at 12 p.m.
