The Heights

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.

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.

Season in Review: 2018 Softball

Ben Thomas • June 1, 2018

Another 30 win season is in the books for Ashley Obrest and Co., but failure to win a conference tournament game means the team has unfinished business starting next season.

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.

DiEmmanuele, Hot Start Extend BC’s Non-Conference Streak

Bradley Smart • May 2, 2018

Lexi DiEmmanuele stole three bases and the Eagles poured on five runs in the first two innings, which held up for a midweek win over Massachusetts Lowell on Tuesday night.

Dreswick, Murphy Set Program Records as BC Downs Harvard

Bradley Smart • April 24, 2018

Jessica Dreswick claimed the all-time program wins record with her 56th career victory, while Annie Murphy's 40th career double was also tops in BC history during a 3-1 win over Harvard.

Frei, DiEmmanuele Help Eagles Even Series With Notre Dame

Jack Goldman • April 21, 2018

After a disappointing outing on Friday, Allyson Frei responded by allowing just two earned runs over six innings, while Lexi DiEmmanuele did her part in the lineup en route to a series-equalizing win over the Irish.

Previewing 2018 Softball: Notre Dame

Erin Walsh • April 20, 2018

The Eagles were unceremoniously bounced from the ACC tournament quarterfinals last year by Notre Dame, and have a chance to avenge the loss with a three-game weekend series at home.

Dreswick Ties Program Wins Record With Shutout at UMass

Andy Backstrom • April 18, 2018

Jessica Dreswick snapped the Eagles' two-game losing streak, striking out nine Minutewomen, en route to her 55th career victory, a mark that ties Alexis Beckman for the most wins in program history.

Eagles Split Doubleheader, Beat FSU For First Time in Decade

Bradley Smart • April 13, 2018

Behind a complete game shutout from Allyson Frei, the Eagles won their first game against Florida State since 2008, splitting a doubleheader on Friday night in Brighton.

Previewing 2018 Softball: Florida State

Bradley Smart • April 13, 2018

BC has rattled off a program-best 12 wins in a row, but are running into its tough test yet—a three-game set against the defending ACC champions Florida State.