Friday, May 24
Cary, N.C.
5:30 p.m.
Boston College
vs
Syracuse
Lacrosse Faces Syracuse for NCAA Finals Berth
May 23, 2024 | Lacrosse
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College lacrosse aims for a seventh straight NCAA finals berth on Friday at 5:30 p.m against Syracuse on ESPNU in Cary, N.C. at the WakeMed Soccer Park.
With a win, the Eagles will face the winner of Northwestern or Florida in the national championship on Sunday at 12 p.m. in Cary, N.C.
Last Time Out
The Eagles dealt Michigan a 14-9 defeat in the NCAA quarterfinals in Newton last week. BC's defense was on full display, causing nine of Michigan's 13 turnovers, and won the draw battle 15-12. Andrea Reynolds led the team with five draw controls and added a goal. Shea Baker posted a career-high three caused turnovers with five ground balls. Sydney Scales totaled two caused turnovers and one ground ball. Shea Dolce made timely saves with nine and a .500 save percentage. Rachel Clark led the offense with five points (4 G, 1 A), leading seven different Eagles who scored. Kayla Martello registered a hat trick while Mckenna Davis and Cassidy Weeks scored twice.
A Win Would
- Give BC a seventh consecutive straight NCAA finals appearance.
- Improve the Eagles' record to 19-3 overall.
- Move to 7-0 in NCAA semifinals.
By the Numbers
1 - Mckenna Davis leads the country and the ACC in assists, while she has a school record 138 career assists.
15 - BC has yet to lose this season when scoring 15 goals, boasting a 15-0 mark.
40 - BC is one of two schools that has four players with 40 or more goals.
46.6 - Boston College is first in the country in cumulative efficiency at 46.6 percent.
70 - Kayla Martello has a career-high 70 points. She's increased her scoring output all four seasons from six in 2021 to 51 (2022) and 68 in 2023.
IWLCA All-Americans
The Eagles racked up more All-American awards on Thursday, where seven were named an IWLCA All-American. The seven selections were the most through 21 schools.
In 15 NCAA Tournament games dating back to 2021, the Eagles are 13-2, while B. Smith has a team-high 45 points thanks to 32 goals and 13 assists among active players on the team. She also has 20 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers. Kayla Martello has 25 goals and Cassidy Weeks has 17. The trio have combined for 74 goals.
NCAA Semifinals History
The Eagles are 6-0 in semifinals, winning five of the games by one goal and the other by just two. It'll be the fifth straight season the Eagles have faced an ACC opponent during Championship Weekend.
Offensive Balance
The Eagles are one of two teams in the country with four players having scored at least 40 goals, while Weeks has a career-high 39 goals. Only three players last season reached the 40-goal mark, and it's the first time since 2019 that the Eagles have had four players score at least 40 times.
Defensive Mindset
BC clamped the Wolverines into just nine goals in the quarterfinal win. It's the fourth time in five postseason games BC has held its opponent to under 10 goals. The Eagles are 74-0 since 2016 when allowing 10 or fewer scores.
Series History
BC is 13-17 against Syracuse but have won the past six meetings in the series. It's the second time the third time this season the two ACC foes have met, with BC winning in overtime, 11-10, in Alumni and the ACC championship, 15-8.
With a win, the Eagles will face the winner of Northwestern or Florida in the national championship on Sunday at 12 p.m. in Cary, N.C.
Last Time Out
The Eagles dealt Michigan a 14-9 defeat in the NCAA quarterfinals in Newton last week. BC's defense was on full display, causing nine of Michigan's 13 turnovers, and won the draw battle 15-12. Andrea Reynolds led the team with five draw controls and added a goal. Shea Baker posted a career-high three caused turnovers with five ground balls. Sydney Scales totaled two caused turnovers and one ground ball. Shea Dolce made timely saves with nine and a .500 save percentage. Rachel Clark led the offense with five points (4 G, 1 A), leading seven different Eagles who scored. Kayla Martello registered a hat trick while Mckenna Davis and Cassidy Weeks scored twice.
A Win Would
- Give BC a seventh consecutive straight NCAA finals appearance.
- Improve the Eagles' record to 19-3 overall.
- Move to 7-0 in NCAA semifinals.
By the Numbers
1 - Mckenna Davis leads the country and the ACC in assists, while she has a school record 138 career assists.
15 - BC has yet to lose this season when scoring 15 goals, boasting a 15-0 mark.
40 - BC is one of two schools that has four players with 40 or more goals.
46.6 - Boston College is first in the country in cumulative efficiency at 46.6 percent.
70 - Kayla Martello has a career-high 70 points. She's increased her scoring output all four seasons from six in 2021 to 51 (2022) and 68 in 2023.
IWLCA All-Americans
The Eagles racked up more All-American awards on Thursday, where seven were named an IWLCA All-American. The seven selections were the most through 21 schools.
First Team
Belle Smith
Sydney Scales
Second Team
Rachel Clark
Shea Dolce
Cassidy Weeks
Third Team
Emma LoPinto
Mckenna Davis
In 15 NCAA Tournament games dating back to 2021, the Eagles are 13-2, while B. Smith has a team-high 45 points thanks to 32 goals and 13 assists among active players on the team. She also has 20 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers. Kayla Martello has 25 goals and Cassidy Weeks has 17. The trio have combined for 74 goals.
NCAA Semifinals History
The Eagles are 6-0 in semifinals, winning five of the games by one goal and the other by just two. It'll be the fifth straight season the Eagles have faced an ACC opponent during Championship Weekend.
Offensive Balance
The Eagles are one of two teams in the country with four players having scored at least 40 goals, while Weeks has a career-high 39 goals. Only three players last season reached the 40-goal mark, and it's the first time since 2019 that the Eagles have had four players score at least 40 times.
Defensive Mindset
BC clamped the Wolverines into just nine goals in the quarterfinal win. It's the fourth time in five postseason games BC has held its opponent to under 10 goals. The Eagles are 74-0 since 2016 when allowing 10 or fewer scores.
Series History
BC is 13-17 against Syracuse but have won the past six meetings in the series. It's the second time the third time this season the two ACC foes have met, with BC winning in overtime, 11-10, in Alumni and the ACC championship, 15-8.
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