The Heights

2019 Season in Review: Softball

Peter Kim • June 18, 2019

The Eagles endured a difficult season that ended with the resignation of head coach Ashley Obrest, finishing the year 18-35 and just 4-20 in the ACC. BC won just one conference weekend series all season.

Softball Head Coach Ashley Obrest Resigns

Andy Backstrom • May 21, 2019

Ashley Obrest resigned as the Eagles head coach after eight seasons heading the program, Martin Jarmond announced in a press release Tuesday. The BC graduate led the team to five winning seasons during her tenure.

Bats Go Quiet, BC Falls to Central Florida

Peter Kim • March 7, 2019

Jenna Ergle tried to spark a comeback with a seventh inning home run, but the Eagles couldn't keep the momentum going, and fell 4-1 to Central Florida despite a strong pitching performance from Camryn Dolby.

BC Splits With East Carolina and JMU at Rainy Pirate Invitational

Bradley Smart • February 24, 2019

Despite rain cancelling one of their three scheduled games, the Eagles played twice and split against East Carolina and No. 18 James Madison.

Eagles Finish Winless at Texas Classic to Open 2019 Campaign

Bradley Smart • February 10, 2019

The Eagles started the season inauspiciously, losing all four of their contests at the Texas Classic and allowing eight or more runs in each of their games.

After Three 30-Win Seasons, Eagles Face Uphill Climb With Young Roster

Bradley Smart • February 6, 2019

The Eagles have won 30 or more games in each of the last three seasons, but two-thirds of their 2019 lineup will likely be freshman, setting the stage for an interesting campaign.

Frei to Transfer to Virginia for Final Year of Eligibility

Andy Backstrom • June 12, 2018

Allyson Frei—who ranks in the top six of BC history in wins, strikeouts, batting average against, starts, and ERA—has decided to swap divisions and spend her last year of eligibility in Charlottesville, Va.

For Second-Straight Season, Notre Dame Knocks BC Out of ACC Tournament

Andy Backstrom • May 10, 2018

Notre Dame hit three home runs in the opening 40 minutes of play, and Alexis Holloway shut down the Eagles' offense, as the Irish eliminated BC from the ACC Tournament for the third time in the past five years.

BC Splits Doubleheader With Yellow Jackets, Holds on for Series Win

Jack Goldman • May 5, 2018

Even though the Eagles were shut out in the frontend of Saturday's doubleheader, they bounced back to defeat the Yellow Jackets in Game Two, claiming the final series of the regular season.

Sellers’ Walk-Off Homer Caps Series-Opening Comeback Against Georgia Tech

Andy Backstrom • May 4, 2018

Carly Severini recorded five RBIs in a span of three innings, single-handedly digging BC out of its own grave, and Cami Sellers polished off the come-from-behind effort with a two-run shot in the bottom of the 10th.

Previewing 2018 Softball: Georgia Tech

Bradley Smart • May 4, 2018

BC has won 30 games in three of the last four years and will aim to extend that streak during the final regular season series against Georgia Tech, a team it's beaten in each of the last five meetings.

Previewing 2018 Softball: Bryant

Peter Kim • May 2, 2018

BC has won 10 of 11 all-time meetings with Bryant, and will look to beat them once again in an effort to extend an impressive seven-game non-conference winning streak on Wednesday afternoon.