Boston College Women's Lacrosse Ranked Second in ACC Preseason Poll

Three Eagles named to All-ACC Preseason Team as well

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Boston College women's lacrosse team was ranked second in the ACC Preseason Coaches Poll, receiving 153 points. UNC was the favorite with 169 points. The conference also announced its All-ACC Preseason Team, which featured three Eagles: defender Shea Baker, goalie Shea Dolce, and attacker Molly Driscoll.

Why it matters

Boston College women's lacrosse is consistently one of the top programs in the ACC and nationally. Their high preseason ranking and multiple players on the All-ACC Preseason Team indicate they are poised for another strong season and will be a contender for the ACC title and a deep NCAA Tournament run.

The details

In the Preseason Coaches Poll, Boston College placed second in the conference poll with 153 points, behind only UNC with 169 points. Stanford was third with 143 points, followed by Virginia, Clemson, Duke, and Syracuse. The conference also named its All-ACC Preseason Team, which featured three Eagles: defender Shea Baker, goalie Shea Dolce, and attacker Molly Driscoll. Baker has played in 63 games for the Eagles, scoring 18 goals and 9 assists. Dolce has become one of the top goalies in the NCAA, with a career 54-9 record, 496 saves, and a .496 save percentage. Driscoll is entering her third season and has recorded 50 goals and 20 assists so far in her career.

  • The ACC released its women's lacrosse Preseason Coaches Poll and All-ACC Team on February 4, 2026.

The players

Shea Baker

A defender for the Boston College women's lacrosse team, entering her fourth season in 2026. She has played in 63 games, scoring 18 goals and 9 assists, and recording 131 draw controls, 67 ground balls, and 63 caused turnovers.

Shea Dolce

The goalie for the Boston College women's lacrosse team, entering her fourth season in 2026. She has played in 67 games, allowing 504 total goals, averaging 8.45 goals against, recording 496 saves, and tallying a .496 save percentage. Her overall collegiate record is 54-9.

Molly Driscoll

An attacker for the Boston College women's lacrosse team, entering her third season in 2026. She has played in 45 games, recording 50 goals and 20 assists for 70 points.

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What’s next

Boston College opens its 2026 campaign against No. 2 Northwestern on Friday, February 7th at 5 p.m. ET on ACCNX.

The takeaway

Boston College women's lacrosse continues to be one of the top programs in the ACC, as evidenced by their high preseason ranking and multiple players named to the All-ACC Preseason Team. The Eagles will look to build on their success and compete for the ACC title and a deep NCAA Tournament run in the 2026 season.