Lacrosse Faces No. 23 Pitt in Red Bandanna Game

Saturday, March 14

Chestnut Hill, Mass.

12 p.m.

Boston College

Pittsburgh

Photo by: Eddie Shabomardenly

Lacrosse Faces No. 23 Pitt in Red Bandanna Game

March 13, 2026 | Lacrosse

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By: Athletic Communications

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Boston College lacrosse hosts No. 23 Pitt on Saturday at 12 p.m. in the Red Bandanna Game in Alumni Stadium.

FOR WELLES
Shea Dolce will receive the No. 19 jersey for the game, given to the student-athlete that most embodies the values of Welles Crowther. Dolce is the 14th recipient of the No. 19 Jersey, honoring Welles. For four seasons at The Heights, Dolce has embodied the heart of Welles Crowther's character and will continue to demonstrate acts of courage, bravery, selflessness and strength now, and well into, her future.

WELLES CROWTHER ('99) NO. 19 JERSEY
2012 Catherine Conway
2013 Ali Meagher
2014 Kelly McNelis
2015 Stephanie Sabatini
2016 Kate Rich
2017 Mary Kate O'Neill
2018 Carly Bell
2019 Hannah Hyatt
2021 Melanie Welch
2022 Phoebe Day
2023 Sophia Taglich
2024 Ryan Smith
2025 Elizabeth Kirk
2026 Shea Dolce

About the Eagles
Last Time Out
The Eagles used a 7-0 first quarter to set the tone for the rest of the game in a 15-5 win over Harvard on Thursday evening. Shea Dolce made eight saves and posted a season-high .615 save percentage, moving past Katie Monaghan (2006-09) into second place all-time in program history with 572 career saves. Dolce also contributed a team-high five ground balls. Offensively, the Eagles were balanced, with seven players scoring and three earning hat tricks. Marissa White recorded three goals and an assist for four points, while Molly Driscoll added two goals and two assists. Giulia Colarusso had a hat trick and led the team with five draw controls, and Hanna Davis tallied three points (two goals, one assist). Kylee Colbert netted three goals, and her sister Casey Colbert tied for the team lead with two assists.

A Win Would
- Give BC a 5-4 mark and 4-2 record in the ACC.
- Give the Eagles a season-long three-game win streak.
- Improve the Eagles' record to 5-0 against Pitt.

By the Numbers
9.8 - BC is first in the ACC and seventh in the nation averaging just 9.8 turnovers per game.
14 - Giulia Colarusso has 14 goals over the past five games, highlighted by seven over the past two games. She had just five in the first three of the season.
100 - Molly Driscoll is three points away from hitting 100 points for her career.
164 - BC has 164 wins since the 2017 season.
572 - Shea Dolce is second all-time in program history with 572 saves and counting.

Youth Movement
- The offense has been led by the underclassmen this season, with Molly Driscoll leading the team with 27 points thanks to 17 goals and 10 assists.
- Driscoll is the only player on the team with at least 15 goals and 10 assists.
- Marissa White has 23 points (17 goals, 6 assists), while Giulia Colarusso has a team-best 19 goals with three helpers and 22 points.
- Hanna Davis is tied for the team lead with 10 assists, coupled with eight goals for 18 points. Avery Hudson (14 points) and Kylee Colbert (13 points) round out the leaders.
- Six of BC's top scorers are either a sophomore or junior.

Defense Bouncing Back
- Since the 17-6 loss to Duke, the defense has stepped up in the last two games, allowing just 6.5 goals through the two contests.
- The Eagles have forced 17 turnovers, while their foes have just a .289 shot percentage in the back-to-back victories.
- Shea Baker has five caused turnovers and Emma Claire Quinn has three, while Shea Dolce has a .594 save percentage.

Scouting Pitt
- The Panthers are coming off a 17-5 win against American in their previous outing.
- Avery Moon scored five goals in the victory.
- Moon is one of three players who lead the offense with 17 goals, while she leads the team with 17 assists and 34 points. Joining her are Kaitlyn Giandonato and Paige Telatovich with 17 goals.
- Molly Cain has started in all eight games in the cage. She has a 10.91 goals against average with a .441 save percentage.

Series History
BC is 4-0 against Pitt in the all-time series. The Eagles won last season's matchup in Alumni Stadium, 18-6.

What's Next
The Eagles travel to Chapel Hill for a matchup against No. 1 North Carolina at 12 p.m. on ACC Network.