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Boston College lacrosse took center stage on Newton Campus in its fall ball matchups between Connecticut and Brown on Sunday afternoon.  Taking their first game 16–6 against the Huskies, the Eagles sailed past UConn in typical BC-lacrosse fashion.  Just two minutes into the matchup, the Eagles had already notched two goals on the afternoon. That only intensified when Molly … [Read more...] about BC Ties Brown, Beats UConn in Fall Ball Matchups

Boston College men’s hockey has not had the same set of lines once yet this season.  But BC head coach Greg Brown is no stranger to this strategy. And when a team scores five goals, it’s hard to complain about the approach its coach took. “I feel like every line is gelling,” Brown said. “It’s always that way at the beginning of the year, where guys are figuring each other out, … [Read more...] about No. 9 BC Scores Four in Second Period, Wins 5–1 Over RPI

Following its weekend series against Minnesota, No. 9 Boston College men’s hockey once again found itself among the top 10 teams in the nation.  BC will go on the road on Friday to face Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, hoping to establish itself as a national title contender with a decisive win. Although BC’s early 1–1–1 start highlights some of the growing pains that have … [Read more...] about Preview: No. 9 BC Travels to RPI After Bounce-Back Series

After a 31-point drubbing at the hands of Clemson, Boston College football turns its eyes toward what is likely to be the most winnable game left on its schedule. The Eagles (1–5, 0–4 Atlantic Coast) will host UConn (4–2) in their second straight home game, as they look to break a five-game losing streak and get their first FBS win of the year.  The Huskies, who are on a … [Read more...] about Preview: BC Hoping To End Slide As UConn Comes to Town

In the half-full Theater 2 of West Newton Cinema on Thursday evening, moviegoers were dipped into a dreamy, fog-infused vision of Scotland via the classic British romantic comedy I Know Where I’m Going! (1945).  Boston native and film critic Ty Burr selected the film because of a personal connection he has to it. “This was my mother’s favorite movie,” Burr said. “As a young … [Read more...] about West Newton Cinema Shows ‘I Know Where I’m Going!’ At Ty Burr’s Monthly Movie Club

Boston College men’s basketball brought in eight new faces over the offseason. On Monday night, head coach Earl Grant finally got to see them in action as they took on one of college basketball’s winningest teams.  Grant led his team up to Mohegan Sun Arena to take on Dan Hurley and the Huskies in an exhibition game put on by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, where the … [Read more...] about BC Travels to UConn for Exhibition Game, Loses 71–52

After falling to California two days prior, Boston College field hockey looked to grab its first conference win of the season in Palo Alto, CA.   Coming into the matchup, Boston College (4–7, 0–4 Atlantic Coast) was ranked worst in goals scored in the ACC. The Eagles needed a win but Stanford (5–7, 2–4) defeated BC 2–1 in overtime.    With just a minute and 49 seconds on the … [Read more...] about BC Falls to Stanford in Overtime Loss, Eagles Still Winless in ACC Play

There’s some comfort in predictability—in knowing exactly how microwavable Kraft mac and cheese tastes, or that a fairytale will always end happily ever after.  In many ways, Boston College football has become predictable. But the Eagles’ season has been closer to a nightmare than a fairytale.  Disastrously-timed turnovers, missed tackles, and a lackluster offensive attack … [Read more...] about BC Gives Up 17 Unanswered First-Half Points, Loses to Clemson 41–10 for Fifth Straight Defeat