The Eagles are flying high and there seem to be no signs of slowing them down.
In their toughest match of the season against their highest ranked opponent on their schedule, then-No. 5 North Carolina was expected to give them a run for their money. But the result was quite the opposite, despite the first half appearing to be an even battle with Boston College only having a one-goal lead.
The Eagles pulled away for an 11-6 second half and a six-goal victory thanks to an impressive nine points (four goals, five assists) from junior Sam Apuzzo, six of which came after halftime. She was just as dominant on the draw with nine controlled.
NO. 2 BOSTON COLLEGE AT NO. 9 VIRGINIA
WHEN: Saturday, March 31, 12 p.m.
WATCH: ACC Network Extra
Being just one of two remaining undefeated teams in Division I, the 12-0 Eagles will next be challenged Saturday by No. 9 Virginia, their second-highest ranked opponent.
The Cavaliers have just two losses on the season, first to the Tar Heels by four and then to Loyola by one four days later. Since the back-to-back losses, Virginia has gone on a three-game winning streak, downing two ACC rivals Notre Dame 17-10 and Duke 12-8, plus Canisius 18-8.
Before March, and before its blemishes on the schedule, Virginia believed it had that “it factor” to succeed. Will it shine through against Boston College?
The Cavaliers are led by sophomore Sammy Mueller’s team-high 37 points, senior Kasey Behr’s 29 goals and junior Maggie Jackson’s 14 assists, the latter who also has 51 draw controls through 10 games.
Virginia is tied with reigning national champion Maryland for second in Division I for shots per game, but Boston College ranks first in scoring offense. Expect a high-scoring affair in this Top 10 matchup.