No. 12 Eagles Dominate Great Danes in Women's Lacrosse

Boston College cruises to 22-5 victory over UAlbany in road matchup

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:52pm

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The No. 12 Boston College Eagles delivered a dominant performance, defeating the UAlbany Great Danes 22-5 in a women's lacrosse matchup on Monday afternoon. The Eagles seized control early, scoring 11 goals in the first quarter to effectively decide the game. Marissa White and Kylee Colbert led the way for Boston College, combining for 10 goals, while the Great Danes struggled to mount a comeback despite brief moments of life in the second and third periods.

Why it matters

This decisive victory for the No. 12 Boston College Eagles showcases their offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents with their fast-paced, high-scoring style of play. For UAlbany, the loss highlights the need to improve their defensive execution and composure when facing a talented, relentless opponent.

The details

From the opening whistle, Boston College (7-5, 5-3 ACC) took complete control of the game, unleashing an 11-goal barrage in the first quarter that set the tone. Marissa White and Kylee Colbert combined for seven goals in the opening frame, as the Eagles' ball movement and pace proved too much for UAlbany's defense to handle. Despite trailing 11-0 after the first quarter, UAlbany (8-4, 3-0 AE) showed brief signs of life in the second and third periods, with Ravan Marsell leading the Great Danes with two goals. However, the large deficit proved too much to overcome, as Boston College continued to extend their lead throughout the game, ultimately winning 22-5.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • UAlbany will travel to face UMBC this Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Marissa White

A standout player for Boston College, Marissa White led the Eagles with a game-high five goals.

Kylee Colbert

Colbert matched White with five goals of her own, including a hat trick in the first quarter, as part of Boston College's explosive start.

Ravan Marsell

Ravan Marsell led the UAlbany Great Danes with two goals in the losing effort.

Katie Thomson

The head coach of the UAlbany Great Danes, Katie Thomson emphasized her team's focus on staying mentally composed despite the large deficit.

Giulia Colarusso

Giulia Colarusso contributed three goals and an assist to Boston College's offensive onslaught.

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What they’re saying

“They're really a complete team; they really pushed it from the start. Got some fast breaks and those momentum goals, where they were able to keep with that momentum in that first quarter.”

— Katie Thomson, UAlbany Head Coach

“We do a lot of mindset training. So we just really stay consistent, whether we're up, down, or tied. We don't really let the scoreboard dictate play in the moment and we're always just looking to stay present and make the best play possible. So, our consistency with the mindset really helps us in these moments of adversity, too.”

— Katie Thomson, UAlbany Head Coach

What’s next

The Great Danes will attempt to rebound in conference play, traveling to Baltimore to face the UMBC Retrievers this Saturday, April 4, with a noon faceoff.

The takeaway

This dominant victory for the No. 12 Boston College Eagles showcases their offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents, while the loss for UAlbany highlights the need for the Great Danes to improve their defensive execution and composure when facing a talented, relentless opponent.