Women’s Soccer Host No. 9 Duke Saturday Night

LAST TIME OUT

• Boston College earned a 3-1 victory over SMU on Oct. 2, improving to 9-2-1 overall and 2-2-1 in ACC play.
• The Eagles scored three goals in the first half to take control of the match.
• Nicollette Kiorpes opened the scoring in the 18th minute off assists from Emily Mara and Aasha McLyn.
• Amalia Dray doubled the lead in the 34th minute, finishing a pass from Ashley Roberts.
• Addison Kalaw added a third goal in the 44th minute, with Mara and Milla Lee recording assists.
• SMU scored in the 52nd minute, but BC held on for the 3-1 win.
• Olivia Shippee recorded seven saves in the victory.

RANKED IN THE RPI

• Boston College enters the weekend ranked No. 18 in the latest NCAA RPI.
• The Eagles are one of eight ACC teams ranked among the top 30 nationally.
• Duke enters Saturday’s matchup ranked No. 9 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.

OFFENSE OFF TO A FAST START

• Sophie Reale leads BC with six goals and five assists for 17 points.
• Emily Mara has contributed four goals and seven assists for 15 points.
• Nicollette Kiorpes has scored seven goals, while Addison Kalaw has added six goals.
• The Eagles have scored 32 goals through 12 matches.

A LOOK AT DUKE

• Duke enters Saturday’s matchup with a 6-1-4 overall record and a 1-1-3 mark in ACC play.
• The Blue Devils reached the NCAA College Cup in 2025, finishing the season with a 17-5-1 record.
• Duke has won eight straight meetings against Boston College and is unbeaten in its last nine matchups with the Eagles.
• The Blue Devils are led by head coach Kieran Hall, who is in his second season with the program.

SERIES HISTORY

• Saturday marks the 23rd meeting between Boston College and Duke.
• The Blue Devils lead the all-time series, 15-4-3.
• Duke has won the last eight meetings and is unbeaten in its last nine matchups against the Eagles.
• The most recent meeting came on Oct. 19, 2024, when Duke earned a 7-0 victory.
• BC’s last win in the series came on Oct. 6, 2013, in Newton.

UP NEXT

Boston College returns to action Friday, Oct. 16, hosting South Carolina State at 7 p.m. at Newton Campus Lacrosse & Soccer Field.