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’ Offensive Struggles Continue in Loss to Harvard

Peter Kim • October 26, 2018

The Eagles won eight penalty corners to Harvard's two, but couldn't find the back of the net on any of them, while Harvard scored the only goal of a game on a penalty corner with no time remaining in the first 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.

Eagles’ Early Lead Goes to Waste in Lopsided Loss to No. 1 UNC

Andy Backstrom • October 12, 2018

The Eagles slotted the game's first goal, but that alone wasn't nearly enough to thwart the top-ranked Tar Heels, the highest-scoring team in the country.

Previewing 2018 Field Hockey: North Carolina

Connor Thompson • October 12, 2018

The Eagles have the chance to play spoiler at home as they welcome in top-ranked and undefeated—through 13 games—North Carolina for a conference game Friday night.

Haverhals Hat Trick Fuels Eagles’ Come-From-Behind Win

Peter Kim • October 7, 2018

Frederique Haverhals got the Eagles' comeback started 14 minutes into the second half, then added two more goals, including the game winner, to fuel an improbable and memorable win for BC.