#4 Orange Close Regular Season Against #13 Boston College Thursday

Syracuse women's lacrosse team looks to extend 12-game winning streak in regular season finale

Apr. 16, 2026 at 12:00am

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The #4 Syracuse Orange women's lacrosse team will travel to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts to take on the #13 Boston College Eagles in their regular season finale on Thursday, April 16. The Orange are riding a 12-game winning streak, the fourth longest in program history, and have played the second toughest schedule in the nation this season. Syracuse's stifling defense, led by Izzy Lahah, Coco Vandiver, and goalkeeper Daniella Guyette, will look to slow down Boston College's high-powered offense, which is averaging 12.9 goals per game.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top-15 teams will be a good test for the Orange as they prepare for the postseason. Syracuse has already secured a spot in the ACC Tournament, but a win over Boston College could help improve their seeding and NCAA Tournament positioning. The game also marks the end of the regular season for both teams, setting the stage for the upcoming conference and national tournaments.

The details

Syracuse's defense has been the key to their success this season, ranking 5th in the nation in scoring defense at 7.3 goals per game. Izzy Lahah and Coco Vandiver have led the way, becoming the first pair of Syracuse teammates to each reach 40 or more caused turnovers in a single season. Goalkeeper Daniella Guyette has also been outstanding, ranking 3rd nationally in goals against average at 7.01 with a .488 save percentage. On offense, sophomore Molly Guzik has been the engine, totaling 36 goals and 10 assists for 46 points while scoring in 14 of 15 games. Boston College, meanwhile, brings a high-powered offense to the table, averaging 12.9 goals per game and converting on 55.9% of their free position opportunities. Molly Driscoll leads the Eagles with 47 points, while Marissa White paces the team with 35 goals.

  • The game will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

The players

Izzy Lahah

A Syracuse defender who has caused 42 turnovers this season, the most on the team.

Coco Vandiver

A Syracuse defender who has caused 40 turnovers this season, the second-most on the team.

Daniella Guyette

The Syracuse goalkeeper who ranks 3rd nationally in goals against average at 7.01 with a .488 save percentage.

Molly Guzik

The Syracuse sophomore who has been the engine of the Orange offense, totaling 36 goals and 10 assists for 46 points.

Molly Driscoll

The Boston College player who leads the team with 47 points.

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What they’re saying

“We've played a really tough schedule this season, but that's only going to prepare us better for the postseason. Our defense has been the backbone of our team, and we're going to need that to continue if we want to make a deep run.”

— Izzy Lahah, Syracuse Defender

“Boston College has a really talented offense, so we're going to have to be at our best defensively to slow them down. But we're confident in our ability to get the job done and finish the regular season on a high note.”

— Daniella Guyette, Syracuse Goalkeeper

What’s next

The winner of this game will earn the higher seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament, which begins on April 23. Both teams will then await their NCAA Tournament seeding and matchups, which will be announced on May 5.

The takeaway

This game between two top-15 teams will be a great test for the Syracuse Orange as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. With their stifling defense and balanced offense, the Orange have the potential to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, but they'll need to continue their strong play against a talented Boston College squad to close out the regular season on a high note.