Boston College Athletics
Boston College
7-13
University of Michigan
18-5
Eagles Open Hokie Invite with Loss to Michigan
March 05, 2026 | Softball
Salem, Va. - The Boston College softball team (7-13) dropped the opening game of the Hokie Invitational 7-1 to Michigan at the James Moyer Sports Complex.
The Wolverines started with a 3-0 lead after the first inning, but Janis Espinoza responded with a solo shot over the left field fence in the second to cut the lead to 3-1.
In the third inning, Bailey Kendziorski snagged a line drive right back at her in the circle then turned to double off the runner at first.
The Eagles had a total of eight hits but were unable to overcome the Wolverines who took the game 7-1.
GAME NOTES
- Janis Espinoza hit her first home run of the season
- Sammy Horn is on an nine game hitting streak
- Janis Espinoza is on a seven game hitting streak
- Adriana Martinez had a team high three hits, her highest in a single game this season
UP NEXT
BC continues the Hokie Invite facing JMU and Penn State tomorrow. First pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. against JMU.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ellis, Gabby (8-1)
L: Pappion, Halie (1-2)
Batting:
2B: Martinez, Adriana 1
HR: Espinoza, Janis 1
RBI: Espinoza, Janis 1
SH: DePerio, Kae 1 ; Riddell, Nicole 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Espinoza, Janis 1
Batting:
2B: Putz, Lauren 1 ; Bennett, Reganne 1 ; Ilacqua, Janelle 1
HR: Vallimont, Lilly 1
RBI: Langford, Indiana 1 ; Putz, Lauren 1 ; Vallimont, Lilly 2 ; Fantucci, Avery 1 ; Bennett, Reganne 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Langford, Indiana 3 ; Putz, Lauren 1 ; Vallimont, Lilly 1 ; Ramey, Madi 1 ; Ilacqua, Janelle 1
SB: Langford, Indiana 2 ; Putz, Lauren 1
