
Women’s Soccer Wraps Up Non-Conference Play
September 13, 2025 | Women's Soccer
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College women's soccer team is set to conclude its non-conference schedule against St. John's on Sunday afternoon, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at Cox Family Field at Belson Stadium. The match will be streamed live on ESPN+.
A LOOK AT THE OPPOSITION
- St. John's enters this final non-conference game with a record of 2-3-1.
- Kayla Bower has played as the goalkeeper for the Red Storm in all six games, allowing a total of seven goals.
- Madison Mariani leads St. John's in scoring, with two goals and one assist.
SERIES HISTORY
- This will be the 20th meeting between the two teams.
- Boston College holds a 13-5-1 advantage over St. John's in the series.
- The last meeting took place in 2017, where the Eagles secured a 1-0 victory at home.
LAST LINE OF DEFENSE
- Olivia Shippee has been a key player for the Eagles, starting all seven games as the goalkeeper.
- She made her first career start for Boston College on August 14, recording two saves while keeping a clean sheet.
- Shippee boasts a goals-against average of 0.303, which ranks third in the ACC.
REALE ON A ROLL
- So far this season, junior Sophie Reale has accumulated 11 points from five goals and one assist.
- Reale ranks 11th in the ACC in both goals and points.
- In a dominant 6-1 victory over UAlbany, Reale scored a hat trick, marking the first time since 2018 that an Eagle has accomplished this feat.
A LOOK AT THE OPPOSITION
- St. John's enters this final non-conference game with a record of 2-3-1.
- Kayla Bower has played as the goalkeeper for the Red Storm in all six games, allowing a total of seven goals.
- Madison Mariani leads St. John's in scoring, with two goals and one assist.
SERIES HISTORY
- This will be the 20th meeting between the two teams.
- Boston College holds a 13-5-1 advantage over St. John's in the series.
- The last meeting took place in 2017, where the Eagles secured a 1-0 victory at home.
LAST LINE OF DEFENSE
- Olivia Shippee has been a key player for the Eagles, starting all seven games as the goalkeeper.
- She made her first career start for Boston College on August 14, recording two saves while keeping a clean sheet.
- Shippee boasts a goals-against average of 0.303, which ranks third in the ACC.
REALE ON A ROLL
- So far this season, junior Sophie Reale has accumulated 11 points from five goals and one assist.
- Reale ranks 11th in the ACC in both goals and points.
- In a dominant 6-1 victory over UAlbany, Reale scored a hat trick, marking the first time since 2018 that an Eagle has accomplished this feat.
Players Mentioned
Football: Head Coach Bill O'Brien Media Availability (September 11, 2025)
Thursday, September 11
Football: Bam Crouch Media Availability (September 11, 2025)
Thursday, September 11
Football: Luke McLaughlin Media Availability (September 11, 2025)
Thursday, September 11
Football: Shamus Florio Media Availability (September 10, 2025)
Wednesday, September 10