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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.

Weekly Roundup: Lacrosse Opens the Season in Dominant Fashion, Women’s Tennis Continues Hot Start

Peter Kim • February 11, 2019

In the third edition of our weekly roundup, lacrosse blows out BU to start the season, while men's and women's basketball both suffer winless weeks and softball leaves the Texas Classic with an 0-4 record.

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.

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.

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.

Previewing 2018 Softball: Notre Dame

Bradley Smart • May 10, 2018

Looking to avoid yet another ACC Quarterfinal exit, the fourth-seeded Eagles take on their rival in No. 5 Notre Dame on Thursday afternoon in Georgia.

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.