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Women's Basketball Tips Off 2025-26 with Holy Cross
November 01, 2025 | Women's Basketball
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College women's basketball tips off its 54th season Monday at 6 p.m. against Holy Cross in Conte Forum.
PROMOTIONS
Free admission for kids 12 & younger at the following BC Basketball games this season
About the Eagles
Year in Review
The Eagles finished with 16 wins last season, an ACC Tournament win, and a WBIT appearance. Boston College went on a 3-1 stretch before falling to North Carolina and Villanova in the postseason. Head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee became the third coach in school history to reach 100 wins on the Heights.
New Look Roster
The Eagles bring in 11 newcomers, including six transfers, four freshmen, and BC lacrosse standout Emma LoPinto. Athena Tomlinson is back for her sophomore season after finishing fifth among all freshmen in assists per game (1.8), and Ava McGee returns from injury.
Returners
Athena Tomlinson
Ava McGee
Newcomers
*Erin Houpt (San Diego State/Mercer)
*Teionni McDaniel (Georgetown College/Northern Arizona)
*Lily Carmody (Butler)
*Kaia Henderson (Ohio State)
*Kayla Rolph (William & Mary)
*Kiera Edmonds (Houston/Wagner)
Emma LoPinto
Jocelyne Grier
Amirah Anderson
Kennedy Hall
Eleanor Trout
A Win Would
- Give BC a 1-0 mark.
- Earn a ninth straight win in season openers, while giving coach Mac an 8-0 record.
- Give BC a 40-14 all-time record in season openers.
- Improve to 35-10 against Holy Cross and capture a fifth straight win in the series.
By the Numbers
2 - The Eagles have two players from Australia in Lily Carmody and Eleanor Trout.
3 - Head Coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee is the third-longest tenured coach in the ACC.
6 - Carmody was one of six freshmen nationally last season to post at least 200 points, 85 rebounds, 60 assists, 50 steals and 10 blocks.
The Eagles averaged 24.8 points off turnovers in wins last season, compared to 13.4 in losses.
80 - BC is 53-4 under coach Mac when scoring at least 80 points.
What to Watch for
- See if Teionni McDaniel can build off her performance against UConn in the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game. The newcomer for BC poured in a game-high 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
- Watch if the Eagles can push the tempo against the Holy Cross, as the Crusaders were 7-9 when the pace was above 67.5.
- Watch if Athena Tomlinson can have another successful outing against Holy Cross, as she scored a career-high 10 points with three assists against the Crusaders last season.
- See if BC can force turnovers into easy baskets. The Eagles averaged 24.8 points off turnovers last season (13.4 in losses).
- Watch if the Eagles can keep Holy Cross off the line, as BC was 11-4 when opponents attempted 15 or fewer free throws last season.
Scouting Holy Cross
- Holy Cross finished 19-12 last season in Candice Green's first season on the sidelines.
- The Crusaders were predicted to finish fourth in the Patriot League this season.
- Kaitlyn Flanagan made the all-preseason team after turning in 9.7 points and 5.2 assists per game.
- She also totaled 33 steals, 67 rebounds and 20 blocks.
- HC returns Meg Cahalan as well after averaging 10.5 points per game and hit 42 3-pointers.
Series History
The Eagles are 34-10 all-time against the Crusaders, boasting a 21-3 home record in the series and a 1-0 mark against HC in season openers.
What's Next
BC returns to action against New Hampshire at 1 p.m. in the first of a doubleheader with the men's team on Thursday in Conte Forum.Â
PROMOTIONS
Free admission for kids 12 & younger at the following BC Basketball games this season
About the Eagles
Year in Review
The Eagles finished with 16 wins last season, an ACC Tournament win, and a WBIT appearance. Boston College went on a 3-1 stretch before falling to North Carolina and Villanova in the postseason. Head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee became the third coach in school history to reach 100 wins on the Heights.
New Look Roster
The Eagles bring in 11 newcomers, including six transfers, four freshmen, and BC lacrosse standout Emma LoPinto. Athena Tomlinson is back for her sophomore season after finishing fifth among all freshmen in assists per game (1.8), and Ava McGee returns from injury.
Returners
Athena Tomlinson
Ava McGee
Newcomers
*Erin Houpt (San Diego State/Mercer)
*Teionni McDaniel (Georgetown College/Northern Arizona)
*Lily Carmody (Butler)
*Kaia Henderson (Ohio State)
*Kayla Rolph (William & Mary)
*Kiera Edmonds (Houston/Wagner)
Emma LoPinto
Jocelyne Grier
Amirah Anderson
Kennedy Hall
Eleanor Trout
A Win Would
- Give BC a 1-0 mark.
- Earn a ninth straight win in season openers, while giving coach Mac an 8-0 record.
- Give BC a 40-14 all-time record in season openers.
- Improve to 35-10 against Holy Cross and capture a fifth straight win in the series.
By the Numbers
2 - The Eagles have two players from Australia in Lily Carmody and Eleanor Trout.
3 - Head Coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee is the third-longest tenured coach in the ACC.
6 - Carmody was one of six freshmen nationally last season to post at least 200 points, 85 rebounds, 60 assists, 50 steals and 10 blocks.
The Eagles averaged 24.8 points off turnovers in wins last season, compared to 13.4 in losses.
80 - BC is 53-4 under coach Mac when scoring at least 80 points.
What to Watch for
- See if Teionni McDaniel can build off her performance against UConn in the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game. The newcomer for BC poured in a game-high 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting.
- Watch if the Eagles can push the tempo against the Holy Cross, as the Crusaders were 7-9 when the pace was above 67.5.
- Watch if Athena Tomlinson can have another successful outing against Holy Cross, as she scored a career-high 10 points with three assists against the Crusaders last season.
- See if BC can force turnovers into easy baskets. The Eagles averaged 24.8 points off turnovers last season (13.4 in losses).
- Watch if the Eagles can keep Holy Cross off the line, as BC was 11-4 when opponents attempted 15 or fewer free throws last season.
Scouting Holy Cross
- Holy Cross finished 19-12 last season in Candice Green's first season on the sidelines.
- The Crusaders were predicted to finish fourth in the Patriot League this season.
- Kaitlyn Flanagan made the all-preseason team after turning in 9.7 points and 5.2 assists per game.
- She also totaled 33 steals, 67 rebounds and 20 blocks.
- HC returns Meg Cahalan as well after averaging 10.5 points per game and hit 42 3-pointers.
Series History
The Eagles are 34-10 all-time against the Crusaders, boasting a 21-3 home record in the series and a 1-0 mark against HC in season openers.
What's Next
BC returns to action against New Hampshire at 1 p.m. in the first of a doubleheader with the men's team on Thursday in Conte Forum.Â
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