The Heights

In Fifth Year, Doton Finally Has Eagles Ready to Compete With ACC’s Best

Peter Kim • October 23, 2019

With the Eagles in the midst of a dominant six-game win streak, head coach Kelly Doton has finally found a winning formula, one that includes a dominant defense and a suddenly potent attack led by freshman Margo Carlin.

Late Goal Propels BC Past Providence in First Game of Season

Peter Kim • September 1, 2019

It’s not a stretch to say that, since the turn of the century, Boston College field hockey has dominated Providence. In 18 meetings since then, the Eagles had gone 16-2 and hadn’t lost to the Friars...

Fusine Govaert Selected to US U-21 National Team

Peter Kim • January 28, 2019

After a sophomore season in which she was the Eagles' third-leading scorer, Fusine Govaert was selected to the U.S. National team Monday for a pair of games of Germany in April.

Previewing 2018 Field Hockey: ACC Tournament Quarterfinal Vs. UVA

Bradley Smart • November 1, 2018

Having not won a conference game in over a month, the Eagles will travel to North Carolina on Thursday to kick off ACC Tournament play against a Virginia team that they defeated back in September.

Eagles Snap Losing Streak in Tight Win Over Rival BU

Peter Kim • October 29, 2018

The Eagles outshot the Terriers 10-5 and won more penalty corner opportunities than their local rival, but it was Eva van de Mierop who provided the winning moment, scoring the only goal of the game off a penalty corner six minutes into the second half.

Eagles Upset by Liberty in Weekend Finale

Peter Kim • October 22, 2018

The Eagles had 11 penalty corners to the Flames' five, but weren't able to convert on any, while Liberty scored both of their goals off penalty corner shots from Moroni.

Previewing 2018 Field Hockey: Duke

Peter Kim • October 19, 2018

It's been six years since the Eagles have come away with a win against Duke, with the most recent loss particularly painful as BC fell, 3-2, in overtime of the ACC Tournament last season.

Six Different Eagles Score in Decisive Win Over UMass

Andy Backstrom • October 14, 2018

Lucy Lytle found the back of the cage 25 seconds in, and BC never looked back, bouncing back from Friday night's loss to UNC with a five-goal victory against the visiting Minutewomen.

Previewing 2018 Field Hockey: UC Berkeley

Peter Kim • October 6, 2018

The Eagles dropped a tough double-overtime decision to the Orange Friday night, but will look to respond against a UC Berkeley team that enters the game on a three-match losing streak.

Previewing 2018 Field Hockey: Syracuse

Peter Kim • October 5, 2018

The Eagles have outscored opponents 13-1 over the past four games, but face a tough test in the Orange, which sits at No. 13 in the latest NFHCA poll and has won 13 out of the past 20 meetings between the two teams.

With Dwyer’s Shutout at Fairfield, BC Extends Four-Game Win Streak

Andy Backstrom • September 30, 2018

Sarah Dwyer recorded her third-straight shutout, and the Eagles rode a pair of Brooke Matherson goals to a decisive victory at Fairfield, the team's fourth win in a row.

Previewing 2018 Field Hockey: New Hampshire

Peter Kim • September 23, 2018

The Eagles have already recorded two wins against ACC competition this season after going winless in conference last season, and will look to keep the momentum going against a struggling New Hampshire team.