Colleges

Sophie Reale saw plenty of chances in the final 20 minutes of Sunday’s game to record her first hat trick for Boston College women’s soccer. The junior UCLA transfer has wasted no time getting comfortable as an Eagle, putting together three points in four games before Sunday’s matchup versus Albany. “What she’s done is she’s established herself as, ‘Hey, I can win games, get me … [Read more...] about UCLA Transfer Sophie Reale Nets Hat Trick as BC Dominates Albany 6–1

As time winded down in the second half, Boston College men’s soccer found itself behind a goal and only having shot one ball on goal the entire game.  With only 15 minutes remaining in regulation, Providence (1–2–0) put the nail in the coffin on a header off a corner shot. Following the theme of the night, BC (1–2–0) could never answer and lost 2–0. “Just getting our attacking … [Read more...] about BC Blanked by Providence 2–0

As Boston College football prepares to enter its second year under head coach Bill O’Brien, hopes for the program could not be higher.  Headlined by Alabama transfer quarterback Dylan Lonergan’s first career start and supported by substantial returning production on both sides of the ball, O’Brien’s squad looks to usher in a new era for the Eagles as they open their season at … [Read more...] about BC Revisits Old Rivalry in Season-Opening Matchup Against Fordham

Welcome back to Boston College Football. The start of this season is about as different as you can expect from last year. We have a returning coach, are playing at home and taking on an FCS school in the middle of Saturday. No spotlight. No buzz. And all of that is probably good. I don’t know what to expect this year. I don’t know if Billy O’Brien knows what to expect this … [Read more...] about BC-Fordham preview

Four years ago, the NCAA implemented a policy change that allowed college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).  The decision was monumental for its time. But like a catchy album that enjoyed a brief stint at the top of the charts only to sink into oblivion two months later, NIL is practically old news. It’s being placed on the back burner in the wake … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the House v. NCAA Decision, What it Means for BC Athletics

As Mary Beth Barone takes to the stage at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY, it’s hard to believe she ever planned to be anything but a comedian. But when Barone came to Boston College in 2009 with a side part and several bandage dresses in tow, she saw a simpler path for herself: study English, enjoy the quintessential college experience, get her degree, and become a … [Read more...] about Mary Beth Barone Is Boston College’s Funniest Dropout