Boston College Lacrosse Upsets No. 2 Stanford

Eagles hand Cardinal first loss of the season in thrilling 13-11 victory

Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:18am

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Boston College lacrosse earned a thrilling 13-11 win over No. 2 Stanford on Thursday evening at Alumni Stadium. With the victory, the Eagles improve to 6-5 overall and 5-3 in ACC play, securing their highest-ranked win of the season. The Cardinal fall to 10-1 and 6-1 in the league.

Why it matters

This upset victory over the highly-ranked Stanford squad is a significant accomplishment for the Boston College lacrosse team, showcasing their ability to compete with and defeat top-tier opponents. The win boosts the Eagles' standing in the ACC and could propel them to greater success later in the season.

The details

In a back-and-forth contest featuring six ties and seven lead changes, neither side led by more than three goals. BC opened the game with a 3-0 start, but Stanford answered with a 5-0 run to take a two-goal lead. The Eagles then went on a three-goal stretch to regain the lead, 6-5, before Stanford evened the score. Giulia Colarusso's goal just before halftime gave BC a 7-6 advantage. The Cardinal regained the lead in the third quarter, but Molly Driscoll responded with back-to-back scores to put BC ahead, 9-8. The teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 9-9 before Colarusso and Kylee Colbert scored to give the Eagles a 12-11 lead. Hanna Davis' late goal sealed the victory for BC.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Boston College returns to action on Monday, March 31, 2026, opening a three-game road trip at UAlbany with a 3 p.m. matchup.

The players

Shea Dolce

The Boston College goalkeeper made 10 saves on the night, including seven in the second half, and preserved a 12-11 BC lead with a key stop in the final two minutes.

Giulia Colarusso

The Boston College midfielder netted three goals and one assist, equaling four points, and tied a personal best with seven draw controls.

Kylee Colbert

The Boston College attacker scored three of her season-high four points in the fourth quarter, including both of her goals, and added two assists.

Molly Driscoll

The Boston College midfielder registered her second hat trick of the season with three goals.

Marissa White

The Boston College attacker netted three points (2 goals, 1 assist).

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