No. 10 Michigan Women's Lacrosse Defeats No. 8 Boston College 10-9 in Double Overtime

The Wolverines scored a walk-off goal in the final seconds of double overtime to defeat the Eagles.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 10 Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 8 Boston College Eagles 10-9 in double overtime on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. Michigan attacker Ceci Stein scored the game-winning goal in the final seconds of the second overtime period to give the Wolverines the victory. The Eagles had fought back from a four-goal deficit in the second half to take an 8-7 lead in the third quarter, but Michigan tied the game late in regulation to force overtime.

Why it matters

This was an important early-season matchup between two top-10 women's lacrosse teams. The loss drops Boston College to 0-3 on the season, their first 0-3 start since 1999. The win improves Michigan to 3-1 on the year and shows their resilience in coming back to win a close game against a highly ranked opponent.

The details

Michigan won the opening draw controls in both overtime periods and kept the Boston College defense busy, forcing the Eagles to commit two fouls in the first overtime. BC goalkeeper Shea Dolce made a key save on a free position shot to keep the game tied. In the second overtime, the Eagles took four shots but were unable to score, and Michigan's Grace Callahan cleared the ball with under a minute left to set up the game-winning possession. Ceci Stein then scored the walk-off goal for the Wolverines.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The players

Ceci Stein

A Michigan attacker who scored the game-winning goal in the final seconds of double overtime.

Shea Dolce

The Boston College goalkeeper who made a key save in the first overtime period to keep the game tied.

Grace Callahan

A Michigan player who charged down the field to clear the ball with under a minute left in double overtime, setting up the game-winning possession.

Molly Driscoll

A Boston College player who scored two goals in the game.

Giulia Colarusso

A Boston College player who scored two goals, including the game-tying goal late in regulation.

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The takeaway

This thrilling double-overtime matchup between two top-10 women's lacrosse teams showcased the talent and competitiveness of both programs. The loss drops Boston College to 0-3, but the Eagles showed resilience in fighting back from a four-goal deficit. Michigan's ability to win the critical draw controls in overtime and Ceci Stein's game-winning goal demonstrated the Wolverines' poise under pressure.