CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The Boston College women’s soccer team continues its ACC road trip Thursday, Oct. 29, traveling to Blacksburg, Virginia, to face Virginia Tech at 7 p.m. The matchup will stream live on ACCNX.
LAST TIME OUT
- Boston College battled Miami to a 0-0 draw Friday, Oct. 23, at Cobb Stadium.
- The Eagles enter Thursday’s matchup with a 9-3-2 overall record and a 2-3-2 mark in ACC play.
- BC recorded five shots against Miami, including two on goal.
- Addy Kalaw led the Eagles with three shots, including two on target, while Sophie Reale and Ashley Roberts each added a shot.
- Olivia Shippee played all 90 minutes and recorded three saves as BC earned its fourth shutout of the season.
- The Eagles held Miami scoreless despite the Hurricanes recording 15 shots.
RANKED IN THE RPI
- Boston College enters Thursday’s matchup ranked No. 26 in the latest NCAA RPI.
- The Eagles have scored 33 goals through 14 matches, averaging 2.36 goals per game.
- BC has recorded 29 assists and 95 corner kicks this season.
- Boston College has registered 200 shots, averaging 14.3 per game.
- The Eagles have outscored their opponents 33-16 this season.
OFFENSE LEADING THE WAY
- Sophie Reale leads Boston College with 17 points on six goals and five assists.
- Emily Mara has contributed four goals and a team-high seven assists for 15 points.
- Nico Kiorpes leads the Eagles with seven goals, including two game-winning goals, for 14 points.
- Addy Kalaw has added six goals and one assist for 13 points.
- Amalia Dray has recorded four goals and two assists for 10 points.
- Ashley Roberts has contributed two goals and four assists for eight points.
- Five Eagles have recorded at least 10 points this season.
BETWEEN THE POSTS
- Olivia Shippee has appeared in 10 matches, recording 41 saves and a .774 save percentage.
- Shippee holds a 4-3-2 record with a 1.28 goals-against average.
- Faith Fenwick has appeared in six matches, posting a 5-0-0 record with a 0.87 goals-against average and 14 saves.
- Boston College has recorded four shutouts this season while holding opponents to 1.14 goals per game.
A LOOK AT VIRGINIA TECH
- Virginia Tech enters Thursday’s matchup with a 6-5-5 overall record and a 2-4-2 mark in ACC play.
- The Hokies are coming off a 1-1 draw against Clemson on Oct. 25.
- Virginia Tech has recorded ACC victories over Pittsburgh and Syracuse.
- The Hokies have scored 25 goals through 16 matches, averaging 1.56 goals per game.
- Anna Weir leads Virginia Tech with eight goals and four assists for 20 points, including two game-winning goals.
- Eliana Salama has added two goals and a team-high eight assists for 12 points.
- Gabby Ciocca has recorded four goals and one assist for nine points, while Riley Karpinski has added three goals and one assist for seven points.
- Goalkeeper Julianna Trujillo has appeared in all 16 matches, recording 56 saves and a .727 save percentage.
- The Hokies have registered 292 shots and 100 corner kicks this season.
SERIES HISTORY
- Thursday marks the 21st meeting between Boston College and Virginia Tech.
- The Eagles lead the all-time series, 9-8-3.
- BC holds a 4-3-2 record against the Hokies in Blacksburg.
- Boston College earned a 3-1 victory in the most recent meeting on Sept. 22, 2024, in Newton.
- The Eagles have posted a 3-6-1 record in their last 10 meetings against Virginia Tech.
- The programs first met Oct. 14, 2001, when BC earned a 2-0 victory.
UP NEXT
Boston College continues ACC play Sunday, Nov. 1, traveling to Louisville, Kentucky, to face No. 12 Louisville at 1 p.m. The matchup will stream live on ACCNX.
