CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The sixth-seeded Boston College field hockey team defeated No. 3 seed Duke, 2-1, in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday evening at Karen Shelton Stadium. The Eagles advance to the semifinals after earning their first postseason victory since 2024.
Maren Boyle led the way for Boston College, scoring both goals in the victory. The freshman recorded her sixth and seventh goals of the season, including the game-winner, to lift the Eagles past the Blue Devils.
Boyle opened the scoring in the first quarter, finding the back of the net at the off a penalty corner with an assist from Madeline Leigh to give Boston College a 1-0 advantage.
The Eagles extended their lead early in the second quarter when Boyle struck again with an assist from Caroline Chisholm, sending Boston College into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Duke cut the deficit in half in the third quarter, scoring off a penalty corner. The Blue Devils continued to pressure the Eagles in the final period, but Boston College preserved the 2-1 victory.
Charlotte Kramer recorded three saves in goal for the Eagles, while the Boston College defense limited Duke to four shots on goal.
Boston College finished with nine shots, including four on target and earned three penalty corners. Boyle paced the Eagles with three shots, all of which were on goal.
UP NEXT
Boston College advances to the ACC Tournament semifinals, where the Eagles will face No. 7 seed Virginia on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m.
