Boston College Athletics

October 29, 2026 | Women's Soccer
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Boston College women's soccer fell to Virginia Tech, 3-2, on Thursday night at Thompson Field. With the result, the Eagles move to 9-4-2 overall and 2-4-2 in ACC play.
Virginia Tech opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Eliana Salama converted a penalty kick. The Hokies doubled their lead less than a minute later as Anna Weir found the back of the net to make it 2-0.
Boston College responded in the 32nd minute when Georgina Clarke scored her third goal of the season to cut the deficit to 2-1 heading into halftime.
The Hokies extended their lead in the 52nd minute, but the Eagles answered in the 60th minute as Nicollette Kiorpes scored her eighth goal of the season off an assist from Amalia Dray, bringing Boston College within one.
The Eagles continued to battle in the second half, recording 10 shots, including seven on goal, but were unable to find the equalizer.
Boston College finished with 13 shots, including nine on goal, and earned five corner kicks. Sophie Reale led the Eagles with four shots, including three on target, while Clarke added two shots on goal.
In goal, Olivia Shippee played all 90 minutes and recorded eight saves.
UP NEXT
The Eagles continue their road trip Sunday, Nov. 1, when they travel to Louisville to face the Cardinals at 1 p.m. in ACC play.
Virginia Tech opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Eliana Salama converted a penalty kick. The Hokies doubled their lead less than a minute later as Anna Weir found the back of the net to make it 2-0.
Boston College responded in the 32nd minute when Georgina Clarke scored her third goal of the season to cut the deficit to 2-1 heading into halftime.
The Hokies extended their lead in the 52nd minute, but the Eagles answered in the 60th minute as Nicollette Kiorpes scored her eighth goal of the season off an assist from Amalia Dray, bringing Boston College within one.
The Eagles continued to battle in the second half, recording 10 shots, including seven on goal, but were unable to find the equalizer.
Boston College finished with 13 shots, including nine on goal, and earned five corner kicks. Sophie Reale led the Eagles with four shots, including three on target, while Clarke added two shots on goal.
In goal, Olivia Shippee played all 90 minutes and recorded eight saves.
UP NEXT
The Eagles continue their road trip Sunday, Nov. 1, when they travel to Louisville to face the Cardinals at 1 p.m. in ACC play.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
BC
VT
Goals
2
3
Shots
13
22
Shots on Goal
9
11
Saves
8
7
Corners
5
7
Fouls
15
14
Scoring Plays

Eliana Salama (2)
VT Eliana Salama PENALTY KICK GOAL.
24:13

Anna Weir (9)
Assisted By: Eliana Salama
GOAL by VT Weir, Anna Assist by Salama, Eliana.
24:50

Georgina Clarke (3)
GOAL by BC Clarke, Georgina.
31:40

Gabby Ciocca (5)
Assisted By: Hannah Pachan
GOAL by VT Ciocca, Gabby Assist by Pachan, Hannah.
51:09

Nicollette Kiorpes (8)
Assisted By: Amalia Dray
GOAL by BC Kiorpes, Nicollette Assist by Dray, Amalia.
59:07
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