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Lady Eagles' Season Record: 17-15 (8-9 ACC)

BC AWAITS SELECTION RESULTS FOR NCAA TOURNAMENT
MARCH 14
Tomorrow night is decision time for the Lady Eagles, as they will find out whether or not they have been selected to participate in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Per an article that appeared on BC's athletic Web site:

The Eagles are hoping the NCAA notices the programs strength of schedule (13th in the country) and key wins this season to earn a tournament bid. If the Eagles do get a big on Monday (March 15) night, it would be the first time BC has made it to the NCAA since the 2005-06 season....Read more.

The selection process will be broadcast live on ESPN beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

ACC TOURNAMENT ROUND 3: NC STATE 63, BC 57
MARCH 07
In dramatic fashion, the Lady Eagles ended their run in the ACC Tournament with a 63-57 loss to NC State in the third round. Despite the lass, BC still has a shot at being named to the NCAA Tournament. This was the further BC has ever made it in the ACC Tournament. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls To NC State, 63-57
Despite 24 points, 10 rebounds from Swords, Eagles fall in ACC Semifinal
Boston College women's basketball team fell to NC State, 63-57, Saturday afternoon in the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. It was the first time BC advanced to the semifinal game of the ACC Tournament.

The Eagles seemed in control as they extended a six point lead to 10 points with nine minutes to play. NC State ran off 15 consecutive points, including seven points from freshman Marissa Kastanek. The Eagles tied the game at 56-56 on a Swords layup with 1:47 to play. Nikitta Gartrell hit two foul shots and another jumper with 37 second to play to put the game out of reach for BC....Read more.

ACC TOURNAMENT ROUND 2: BC 67, FSU 60
MARCH 06
The Lady Eagles pulled another upset last night when they defeated Virginia Tech 67-60 at the Greensboro Coliseum. BC had help from Stefanie Murphy's 14 points, while Ayla and Carolyn Swords had 11 points each. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Advances With a 62-49 Victory Over Virginia Tech
Junior Stefanie Murphy leads BC with 18 points and eight boards
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Jasmine Gill came home and played like she plans on sticking around for a while.

The Greensboro native led Boston College to its most significant upset in a late-season string of them, scoring six of her 13 points during the run that lifted the Eagles past No. 8 Florida State 67-60 on Friday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal....Read more.

BC will next take on NC State at 3:30 p.m. ET.

ACC TOURNAMENT ROUND 1: BC 62, VIRGINIA TECH 49
MARCH 04
Ayla and the Lady Eagles downed Virginia Tech by a score of 62-49 in the first round of the ACC Tournament down in Greensboro, N.C. BC will advance to the second round of the tournament tomorrow in a match against Florida State at 6 p.m. ET. The Lady Eagles got seven three-pointers in the game, and Ayla added five points and had eight rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Advances With a 62-49 Victory Over Virginia Tech
Junior Stefanie Murphy leads BC with 18 points and eight boards
Greensboro, NC - Boston College junior Stefanie Murphy scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Eagles past Virginia Tech, 62-49, in a first-round victory in the ACC Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum. BC is now 16-14 on the season, while Virginia Tech falls to 15-15.

"We came out of the first game feeling like we should have come out with the win," forward Stefanie Murphy said of the 69-64 result in Blacksburg on Feb. 21. "Payback ... It's what was due"....Read more.

MIAMI 78, BC 68
MARCH 01
The Lady Eagles' regular 2009-10 season ended on a 78-68 loss to Miami in overtime yesterday in Coral Gables, Fla. Ayla added nine points during the game, while BC was led by Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy with 21 and 19 points, respectively. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Loses To Miami In Overtime, 76-68
Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy combine for 40 points in loss
Coral Gables, FLA - The Boston College women's basketball team fell to Miami, 76-68, in overtime on Sunday afternoon in the final regular season game in the ACC. The Eagles finish with a 15-14 record and 6-8 ACC record. Miami is now 17-12 overall and 4-10 in the ACC.

Boston College was led by Carolyn Swords with 21 points and Stefanie Murphy with 19 points. Miami was led by Riquna Williams with 27 points, while Shenise Johnson added 17 points and 10 rebounds....Read more.

The Lady Eagles are the seventh seed in the ACC Tournament and will play 10th seed Virginia Tech at 6 p.m. ET on Thurs., March 4.

BC 83, MARYLAND 70
FEBRUARY 25
The Lady Eagles wrapped up their home games for the 2009-10 season with a convincing 83-70 victory over Maryland tonight at Conte Forum. It was of course senior night, so Ayla was honored along with fellow senior Mickel Picco prior to tip-off, and Ayla was able to put up 10 rebounds during the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Earn 83-70 Victory Over Maryland
Jaclyn Thoman notches career-high with 18 points in win
Boston College junior Jaclyn Thoman hit four foul shots and a three-pointer in the final minute of the game to help the Eagles earn a 83-70 victory over Maryland in ACC action. Thoman finished with a career-high 18 points as the Eagles improved to 15-13 on the season and 6-7 in the ACC. This was the first time BC defeated Maryland in 11 games.

Along with Thoman, Carolyn Swords finished with a double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds) while Brittanny Johnson added 16 points and five boards, Mickel Picco notched 17 points and Stefanie Murphy added 11 points. Senior Ayla Brown added 10 rebound in the win....Read more.

VIRGINIA TECH 69, BC 64
FEBRUARY 21
The Lady Eagles lost their second game in a row at the hands of Virginia Tech this afternoon in Blacksburg, Va., when the Hokies defeated them by a score of 69-64. Ayla scored four points, while BC was led by Stefanie Murphy in scoring (22 points). Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Loses To Virginia Tech, 69-64
Stefanie Murphy notched 22 points in the loss
The Boston College women's basketball team lost a tough ACC matchup against Virginia Tech, 69-64, at Cassell Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles are now 14-13 and 5-7 in the ACC. Virginia Tech improved to 14-13 on the season and 3-9 in the ACC.

Junior Stefanie Murphy led the Eagles with 22 points and five rebounds, while Mickel Picco added 11 points. Freshman Kerri Shields had nine points, while Carolyn Swords had eight points and four boards in limited minutes....Read more.

NC STATE 73, BC 62
FEBRUARY 20
BC fell to NC State last night by a score of 73-62 in Raleigh. Ayla manged to score six points in the contest. Just three games remain in the regular season for the Lady Eagles. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to NC State, 73-62
Eagles need to bounce back for Sunday's tilt vs. Virginia Tech
Raleigh, NC - Boston College women's basketball team dropped a key ACC game to North Carolina State, 73-62, at Reynolds Coliseum in Raleigh, NC. BC is now 14-12 and 5-6 in the ACC, while NC State is 15-11 and 5-6 in the ACC. The Eagles will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia on to play Virginia Tech on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.

Senior Brittanny Johnson led BC with 15 points, four assists and two steals, while Stefanie Murphy added 15 points. Junior Carolyn Swords had 13 points and eight rebounds, while Ayla Brown added six points, five boards and four assists....Read more.

WAKE FOREST 60, BC 56
FEBRUARY 14
The Lady Eagles fell to Wake Forest in their second-to-last home game at Conte Forum by a score of 60-56 in today's Valentine's Day game. Despite putting up a fight, BC shot 32.7 percent from the floor for the game and only 23.5 percent from the three-point line. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Tops No. 18/20 North Carolina in Chapel Hill
A balanced attack helped Boston College to a 69-62 win
Chestnut Hill, MA - The Boston College women's basketball team suffered a tough loss to ACC foe Wake Forest, 60-56, at Conte Forum on Sunday afternoon. The Eagles are now 14-11, and 5-5 in the ACC, while Wake Forest improved to 15-10 on the season and 6-5 in the ACC.

The Eagles held a one point lead at the half, 23-22, behind a combined 21 points and 13 rebounds from Stefanie Murphy and Carolyn Swords. The Eagles matched their season-low in first half shooting percentage at 30 percent). Wake Forest went on an 11-0 run midway through the half to go up 14-7. A Swords foul shot ended the run at 9:12....Read more.

BC 69, UNC 62
FEBRUARY 12
The Lady Eagles continued on their hot streak with a convincing 69-62 victory over No. 18/20 UNC on Thursday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, N.C. Ayla offered up six points and had two rebounds, while Brittany Johnson was out with an ankle injury. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Tops No. 18/20 North Carolina in Chapel Hill
A balanced attack helped Boston College to a 69-62 win
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The Boston College women's basketball team earns its third straight victory and second consecutive against a Top 25 team with a 69-62 ACC win over No. 18/20 North Carolina in front of 2527 fans at Carmichael Arena on Thursday night.

"We got off to a very slow start, but I think we are beginning to peak at the right time," said BC Head Coach Sylvia Crawley, whose team defeated Duke on Feb. 4, 61-57. "We haven't peaked yet, and that's the scary part for this team. This is around the time of the season where you want your team to begin to peak, and I think we're in the right spot at the right time"....Read more.

BC 61, DUKE 57
FEBRUARY 04
Just hours after Ayla's father Scott Brown was sworn in as the junior senator from Massachusetts, the Lady Eagles downed No. 6 Duke by a 61-57 score at Conte Forum. Led by Carolyn Swords, BC made 20-21 free throws and Ayla notched six points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Knocks Off No. 6 Duke, 61-57
Swords tallies 14 points and nine rebounds for the Eagles in a winning effort
BOSTON (AP) -Carolyn Swords had 14 points and nine rebounds, going 8 for 8 from the line in the final five minutes to lead Boston College to a 61-57 victory over No. 6 Duke on Thursday night.

It was the first victory for BC (13-10, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) over a ranked team since beating then-No. 2 Ohio State in the second round of the 2006 NCAA tournament....Read more.

BC 72, MIAMI 64
JANUARY 31
The Lady Eagles defeated Miami this afternoon by a score of 72-64 at Conte Forum. Led by Brittany Johnson (16 points) and Carolyn Swords (14 points), all 10 BC team player saw action tonight. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Defeats Miami, 72-64
Senior Brittanny Johnson notches 16 points in the win
The Boston College women's basketball team used a balanced attack at the Eagles defeated Miami, 72-64, in an ACC game in front of 3019 fans at Conte Forum on Sunday afternoon. Boston College is now 12-10 on the season and 3-4 in the ACC. Miami dropped to 14-7 overall and 2-5 in the ACC.

Senior Brittanny Johnson led the Eagles with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists, whole Carolyn Swords notched 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Senior Mickel Picco added 12 points, six rebounds and had six assists, while junior Stefanie Murphy added 10 points, six rebounds and three steals ....Read more.

CLEMSON 68, BC 65
JANUARY 29
Despite putting up a tough fight down in South Carolina tonight the Lady Eagles could not down Clemson, as they lost by just three points (68-65). Stefanie Murphy and Mickel Picco led in points with 19 and 17, respectively. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to Clemson, 68-65
Junior Stefanie Murphy notches 19 points, 15 rebounds in loss
Clemson, SC - The Boston College women's basketball fell to ACC foe Clemson, 68-65, at Littlejohn Coliseum on the campus of Clemson University. The Eagles fall to 11-10 overall and 2-4 in the ACC. Clemson is now 10-12 overall and 1-5 in the ACC.

BC will host Miami on Sunday, Jan. 31 at Conte Forum....Read more.

FSU 85, BC 64
JANUARY 25
The Lady Eagles didn't enjoy their trip down to Florida as much as they could have thanks to a 85-64 loss against No. 15 Florida State University lost night in Tallahassee. Ayla scored eight points in 22 minutes. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to No. 15 FSU, 85-64
Carolyn Swords had 19, but FSU's 3-point assault won out, 85-64
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -Alysha Harvin led Florida State's latest 3-point barrage.

Harvin made six of No. 15 Florida State's season-high 11 long-range jumpers in an 85-64 win over Boston College on Sunday.

Harvin led the Seminoles (18-3, 4-1 ACC) with a career-high 22 points. Three of them came in a span of 9:29 in the first half when Florida State outscored Boston College (11-9, 2-3) 23-5....Read more.

VIRGINIA 70, BC 68
JANUARY 21
The Lady Eagles had a heartbreaking loss against Virginia on Thursday when they fell just shy by a score of 70-68 at Conte Forum. After a slow first half, Ayla came out guns blazing in the second half to score nine points including a three-pointer with 7:29 remaining to put BC up four points, all the while Ayla's parents, Sen.-elect Scott Brown and Gail Huff, cheered her on from the stands. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Boston College Falls to No. 22 Virginia, 70-68
The Eagles will play at Florida State on Sunday
The Boston College women's basketball team suffered a tough loss 70-68 loss to No. 22 Virginia (13-5, 2-2) in front of 1,053 fans at Conte Forum.

Virginia's Paulisha Kellum hit a jumper in the lane with four seconds to play to seal the victory. BC's Brittanny Johnson attempted a half court shot at the buzzer but could not draw a foul call....Read more.

BC 77, GEORGIA TECH 51
JANUARY 18
Ayla and the Lady Eagles stunned Georgia Tech yesterday afternoon with a 77-51 win at Conte Forum. Ayla scored six points, had three rebounds and three assists. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Stefanie Murphy Leads Women's Basketball to Victory over No. 21 Georgia Tech
Eagles junior forward scores 25 points in victory
Junior Stefanie Murphy went 11-for-14 from the floor to score a season-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Boston College to a 77-51 upset of No. 21 Georgia Tech on Sunday at Conte Forum in an ACC matchup.

Boston College is now 11-7 and 2-1 in the ACC, while the Yellow Jackets dropped to 15-4 and 2-2 in the conference....Read more.

MARYLAND 72, BC 65
JANUARY 16
Ayla and the Lady Eagles were downed by Maryland on Thursday by a score of 72-65. Despite the loss, Mickel Picco scored 17 points, while Brittanny Johnson nabbed 12 points and Jaclyn Thoman had 10 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Maryland Defeats Women's Basketball, 72-65
Eagles junior Stefanie Murphy notches 1,000 career point
College Park, MD - The Boston College women's basketball team fell to Maryland, 72-65, at the Comcast Center.

The Eagles are now 10-7 on the season, while Maryland improved to 14-3.

The Eagles will host Georgia Tech on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at Conte Forum....Read more.

BC 83, NC STATE 66
JANUARY 10
The Lady Eagles dominated in their opening game of ACC play, defeating NC State by a score of 83-66 today at Conte Forum. Ayla scored seven points and nabbed eight rebounds, while Mickel Picco led with 21 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Earns Win In ACC Season Opener
Brittanny Johnson notches 19 points in an 83-66 victory over NC State
Senior Brittanny Johnson scored a season-high 19 points, grabbed seven rebounds and had five assists to lead Boston College to an 83-66 victory over NC State in the ACC season opener in front of 1984 fans at Conte Forum. The Eagles snapped a four-game win streak by the Wolfpack (11-6) and extended their streak to three games. BC is now 10-6 overall and 1-0 ACC.

"She is our most experienced player and can handle touch situations. She really made big plays,'' said BC Head Coach Sylvia Crawley. "She made some good decisions. She did a great job running the offense"....Read more.

BC 84, DARTMOUTH 46
JANUARY 08
The Lady Eagles dominated at Conte Forum last night when they defeated Dartmouth by a score of 84-46. BC was always ahead in the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruises Past Dartmouth, 84-46
Junior Carolyn Swords notched fifth consecutive double-double (18 pts., 12 rebs.)
Junior Carolyn Swords notched her fifth consecutive double-double (18 points and 12 rebounds) as Boston College (9-6) defeated Dartmouth (4-9), 84-46, in front of 606 fans at Conte Forum.

The Eagles had five players in double figures. Along with Swords, senior Mickel Picco added 14 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the three-point line, while Stefanie Murphy had 10 points and seven rebounds. Junior Jaclyn Thoman added 10 points, while sophomore Jasmine Gill notched 13 points....Read more.

The win comes as BC heads into ACC play, beginning with their match against NC State on Sunday.

BC 69, BU 61
JANUARY 03
The Lady Eagles defeated Boston University this afternoon by a score of 69-61 at Conte Forum. In their first game of 2010, BC got support from the bench as Ayla, Kelsey Reynolds, Jasmine Gill and Kerri Shields combined for 16 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Earns 69-61 Victory Over BU
Swords picks up seventh double-double (17 pts., 12 rebs.) of the season
Senior guard Mickel Picco hit six free throws in the final 30 seconds to lead Boston College past Boston University, 69-61, in front of 803 fans at Conte Forum. Boston College is now 8-6 on the season and will host Dartmouth University on Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.

Picco finished the game shooting 3-for-6 from the three-point line and had 17 points, while junior center Carolyn Swords notched a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Junior Stefanie Murphy added 10 points and seven rebounds, while freshman Kelsey Reynolds added seven points, three assists and two steals....Read more.

SAN DIEGO 61, BC 56
DECEMBER 29
The Lady Eagles fell to San Diego 61-56 last night in the final round of the 2009 Maggie Dixon Surf 'n Slam in San Diego, Calif. Highlights from the game include Mickel Picco extending her three-pointer streak to 24 games and Carolyn Swords going 7-7 from the free-thrown line. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls To San Diego, 61-56
Swords picks up sixth double-double of the season - 13 points, 10 rebounds
(Monday, December 28, 2009) San Diego, CA - The Boston College women's basketball team lost to San Diego, 61-56, at the Maggie Dixon Surf `n Slam Tournament at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. BC is now 7-6 on the season, while San Diego improved to 8-6.

BC was led by junior Carolyn Swords with 13 points and had 10 rebounds, while Mickel Picco notched 11 points. Junior forward Stefanie Murphy added nine points and five rebounds. San Diego was led by Dominique Conners notched 20 points, while Morgan Henderson added 12 points....Read more.

BC 81, CALIFORNIA 69
DECEMBER 29
The Lady Eagles downed California by a score of 81-69 in the first round of the Maggie Dixon Surf 'n Slam Tournament yesterday at the Cox Arena in San Diego, Calif. BC was led by Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy, scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds and nine points and 11 rebounds, respectively, while Ayla contributed 10 points and five rebounds in the win. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Tops California, 81-69
Junior Carolyn Swords leads Eagles with 17 points and 15 rebounds
San Diego, CA - Junior center Carolyn Swords scored 17 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, while junior Stefanie Murphy added nine points and 11 rebounds as Boston College defeated California, 81-69, at the Maggie Dixon Surf `n Slam Tournament.

The Eagles improved to 7-5 on the season and will play host San Diego in the final on Wednesday, Dec. 30 (11 p.m. ET). California is now 5-5 and will play Nevada in the first game on Dec. 30....Read more.

BC 62, WRIGHT STATE 56
DECEMBER 21
After a week-long break for finals, the Lady Eagles were back in action last night when they took on Wright State at Conte Forum. BC narrowly defeated its opponent by a score of 62-56. The girls forced a season-high 21 turnovers on defense during the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Defeats Wright St., 62-56
Stefanie Murphy leads Eagles with 16 points in win
Chestnut Hill, MA - Junior Stefanie Murphy scored a game-high 16 points and classmate Carolyn Swords totaled 10 points and 11 rebounds to lead Boston College to a 62-56 win over Wright State on a snowy Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum.

Senior Brittanny Johnson added eight points, five rebounds, two steals and two assists.

BC (6-5) scored the game's first five points and extended its lead to 12-6 just more than five minutes into the contest. All five starters scored in this opening stretch....Read more.

BAYLOR 68, BC 55
DECEMBER 13
The Lady Eagles fell to Baylor by a score of 68-55 Sunday in the fourth annual Maggie Dixon Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The classic is held each year in honor of former Army coach Maggie Dixon, who died on April 6, 2006, of arrhythmia. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Eagles Fall To No. 6 Baylor, 68-55
Stefanie Murphy scored 18 to lead Boston College
NEW YORK (AP) Junior Stefanie Murphy notched 18 points to lead Boston College (5-5) in a 68-55 loss to No. 6 Baylor at Madison Square Garden.

"We're starting to turn the corner," Crawley said. "We're getting a little better each game and getting ready for the ACC."

Murphy shot 8-for-11 from the floor and grabbed four boards, while Carolyn Swords finished with six points and 14 rebounds. Baylor was led by freshman Brittney Griner with 25 points and seven rebounds....Read more.

MICHIGAN 76, BC 70
DECEMBER 11
After five straight wins, the Lady Eagles were downed by Michigan 76-70 in last night's match-up at Conte Forum. Sophomore Jasmine Gill had the game of her career, bringing in 16 points and 10 rebounds for her first ever double-double. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls To Michigan, 76-70
Sophomore Jasmine Gill notches double-double in loss
Chestnut Hill, MA - Sophomore Jasmine Gill notched her first career double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) to lead Boston College in a tough 76-70 loss to Big Ten opponent Michigan before 760 fans at Conte Forum.

The Eagles fall to 5-4 on the season, while Michigan improves to 7-2. Boston College will play in the Maggie Dixon Classic on Sunday, December 13 in Madison Square Garden (1 p.m.).

BC senior Mickel Picco finished with 15 points, while Carolyn Swords had 14 points and nine rebounds. Freshman Kerri Shields had nine points in 10 minutes in the loss....Read more.

BC 75, MONMOUTH 49
DECEMBER 06
BC won its fifth straight game yesterday afternoon after a 75-49 rout over Monmouth at Conte Forum. The Lady Eagles were aided by 22 points from Carolyn Swords, while Ayla had a season-high seven assists in the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruises Past Monmouth, 75-49
Swords (22 points), Shields (12 points) leads Eagles to fifth straight win
Junior Carolyn Swords scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds and freshman Kerri Shields tallied 12 points to lead Boston College to a 75-49 win over non-conference foe Monmouth before 612 fans in Conte Forum.

Junior Stefanie Murphy added 10 points, three assists and two blocks, while Mickel Picco had nine points and two steals....Read more.

BC 72, IOWA 67
DECEMBER 03
The Lady Eagles continued their hot streak with a 72-67 victory over Iowa on Wednesday. BC shot 45 percent from the floor during the game and has increased its winning streak to four games. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Stefanie Murphy Lifts Women's Basketball Past Iowa, 72-67
Eagles pick up fourth consecutive victory and improve to 4-3
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Boston College women's basketball team earned a tough 72-67 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Wednesday night. The Eagles have won four consecutive games and improve to 4-3 on the season, while Iowa is now 5-3.

The Eagles were led by Stefanie Murphy with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brittanny Johnson and Mickel Picco each scored 12 points. Carolyn Swords had 11 points and Ayla Brown added six points and 10 rebounds....More info.

BC BEATS FRESNO STATE, SMU IN "HOOPS FOR CURE" TOURNAMENT
NOVEMBER 29
The Lady Eagles fought back after a somewhat disappointing opening to the season with two straight wins in the "Hoops For Cure" tournament over Thanksgiving in Dallas, Tex. BC kicked off the tourney with an 83-75 win over Fresno State. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Earns 83-75 Victory over Fresno State
Carolyn Swords notches a double-double - 24 points, 17 rebounds - in win
Dallas, TX - Junior Carolyn Swords scored 24 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lift Boston College over Fresno State, 83-72, at Moody Coliseum on the campus of SMU at the SMU Tournament on Friday evening.

Boston College is now 2-3 on the season, while Fresno State drops to 2-3. BC 2ill play SMU tomorrow at 8 p.m. (ET).

Swords shot 11-for-14 from the field and had eight defensive boards on her way to a season-high 17 rebounds. Swords had 14 points in the first half, while shooting 6-for-7 from the floor. She also had four assists and two blocks. Teammates Jasmine Gill added 14 points while senior Brittanny Johnson notched 10 points in the win. Senior Ayla Brown added nine points and seven rebounds....More info.

BC then defeated host SMU on Saturday in a nailbiter of a game with a score of 69-68. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Wins Hoops For Cure Tournament
Eagles earn a 69-68 victory over SMU behind 25 points from Mickel Picco
Senior Mickel Picco scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half to lead Boston College past Southern Methodist University, 69-68, in the final of the Hoops For Cure Tournament at the Moody Coliseum on the campus of SMU. The Eagles improved to 3-3 on the season and handed the Mustangs their first loss of the season (5-1).

Picco, who hit 5-of-6 three-pointers in the second half, earned a spot on the all-tournament team, while teammate Carolyn Swords, who notched 20 points and 13 rebounds, was named the tournament MVP. BC senior Ayla Brown had eight points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Stefanie Murphy added six points and eight rebounds....More info.

BC 90, HOLY CROSS 57
NOVEMBER 24
The Lady Eagles scored their first win of the season with a 90-57 rout over Holy Cross tonight. Mickel Picco scored 24 points, while Carolyn Swords notched 22 Ayla came up with 12. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruises To 90-57 Win Over Holy Cross
Senior Mickel Picco notches 24 points in the win
Mickel Picco hit six three-pointers and finished with 24 points to lead Boston College to a 90-57 victory over in-state rival Holy Cross in front of 526 fans at Conte Forum. The Eagles are now 1-3 on the season, while Holy Cross drops to 2-3.

Picco hit 3-of-6 from beyond the arc in the first half and had 13 points. The Austin, Texas native continued to shoot well in the second half as she hit 3-for-4 from the three-point line and sparked the Eagles offense in the second half. She finished the game 9-for-17 from the field, had five assists and three steals....Read more.

VERMONT 84, BC 65
NOVEMBER 22
The Lady Eagles lost their third straight game of the season this afternoon when they fell to Vermont 84-65. Ayla scored 10 points, while Carolyn Swords set a new season-high in rebounds with 10. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Vermont Sinks Women's Basketball, 84-65
Eagles drop to 0-3 on the season
Boston College women's basketball team dropped its third consecutive game of the season in a 84-65 loss to non-conference foe Vermont on Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum. BC is now 0-3 and will host Holy Cross on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 p.m. Vermont improved to 3-0.

The Catamounts were led by Courtnay Pilypaitis with 36 points, 5-for-9 from the three-point line, while May Kotsopoulos with 22 points, 14-for-15 from the foul line....Read more.

RUTGERS 59, BC 53
NOVEMBER 20
The Lady Eagles begin their seasons down 0-2 after last night's loss to Rutgers by a score of 59-53. Despite a healthy 15 points put up by Stefanie Murphy and seven each from Ayla, Brittany Johnson and Carolyn Swords, it wasn't enough to stave off the opposition, as the lead changed hands four times over the course of the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls To Rutgers, 59-53
Stefanie Murphy had 15 points and 11 rebounds in loss
Piscataway, NJ - The Boston College women's basketball team fell to Rutgers, 59-53, in front of 2,905 fans at the Louis Brown Athletic Center on Thursday night. Boston College is now 0-2 on the season, while Rutgers improved to 2-1.

A steal by Rutgers at the two minute mark resulted in a layup by Brittany Ray extending the lead to 56-48. BC had just cut in to the lead with a layup by Carolyn Swords at 2:48 in the game. Two missed three-pointers with under a minute to play halted the Eagles comeback attempt....Read more.

HARVARD 82, BC 81
NOVEMBER 15
The Lady Eagles suffered defeat in their 2009-10 season opener yesterday in an 82-81 loss to Harvard. Ayla scored 17 points in the loss, while teammates Jasmine Gill and Carolyn Swords scored 24 and 22 points, respectively. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's athletic Web site...

Harvard Stuns Boston College, 82-81
Eagles fall in season opener
The Boston College women's basketball team suffered an 82-81 loss to Harvard at Lavietes Pavilion. It was the season opener for both teams.

Harvard shot a sizzling 52.8 percent from the floor and 50 percent from the three-point line, while Boston College shot 48 percent but only 28 percent from the arc. The Crimson went 16-for-25 (64%) in the second half....Read more.

BOSTON GLOBE WRITES FEATURE PIECE ON AYLA'S LAST SEASON AT BC
NOVEMBER 11
Michael Vega of The Boston Globe published a feature story he did on Ayla and her last season at Boston College for the paper this morning. Read a snippet from the article below:

BC's Brown ready for her swan song
Ayla Brown could not be distracted. She could not lose her focus, even as second-year Boston College women's basketball coach Sylvia Crawley tried to unnerve the 6-foot senior guard from Wrentham during an end-of-practice drill called "Pressure Free Throws." Weary from running wind sprints with her teammates - as penance for missing their pressure foul shots during a recent preseason practice at Conte Forum - Brown volunteered to shoot....Read more .

The Lady Eagles begin their season this Saturday when they take on Harvard at 6 p.m.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR MAGGIE DIXON CLASSIC AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
AUGUST 31

Tickets are now available for the fourth annual Maggie Dixon Classic, at which Ayla and the Boston College Lady Eagles will face Baylor University in Game 1 on Sun., Dec. 13 at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. The second game will include a face-off between Tennessee and Rutgers. Below is an excerpt from a press release about the event.

New York, NY - Madison Square Garden announced today that Rutgers University, the University of Tennessee, Boston College, and Baylor University will participate in the fourth annual Maggie Dixon Classic on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Two Hall of Fame coaches and one freshman sensation highlight this premier women's college basketball doubleheader.

Baylor, which is led by 6-foot-7 freshman dunking phenom Brittney Griner, takes on Boston College and head coach Sylvia Crawley in game one scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Both teams will be making their Madison Square Garden debuts....Read more.

Tickets went on sale on July 21 and are available through Ticketmaster ranging from $15-100.

WNIT ROUND 5: SOUTH FLORIDA 82, BC 65
APRIL 01
They gave it an honest effort, but in the end it was not enough for the Lady Eagles as they fell to South Florida in the quarterfinals of the WNIT tonight at Conte Forum. After leading at the half, BC fell by a score of 82-65, with the girls shooting 43% compared to South Florida's 44%. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls in WNIT Final Four Round
Swords, Whitehurst notch double-doubles
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team (23-12) faced South Florida (26-10) for the first time in program history Wednesday evening at Conte Forum. The Eagles had a chance to advance to the final of the WNIT but fell, 82-65 to the Bulls in front of 702 fans. South Florida will advance to the final and play Kansas on Saturday, April 4 at 2 p.m.

BC was led by its stellar sophomore, Carolyn Swords, who registered a 22 point, 14 rebound performance, her second consecutive double-double and 14th of the season. Junior Mickel Picco joined the 1,000-point club and recorded a double-digit outing as well, tallying 18 points. Sophomore Lauren Whitehurst contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, her first career double-double....Read more.

WNIT ROUND 4: BC 65, GEORGETOWN 56
MARCH 29
The Lady Eagles ratcheted up their game tonight when they took down Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the WNIT at Conte Forum with a 65-56 win. Ayla scored 11 points and had eight rebounds, putting her past the 500 career mark for points and rebounds. She is the 18th player in the program's history to reach these milestones. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Advances to WNIT Final Four
The Eagles battle past Georgetown for 65-56 win
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team battled past Georgetown to advance to the semifinal round of the 2009 WNIT defeating the Hoyas 65-56 Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum.

BC was led by sophomore Carolyn Swords who had 16 points and 10 rebounds for her seventh double-double this season. Junior Ayla Brown contributed eight clutch rebounds and added 11 points to assist in the win as well.

The Eagles held Georgetown to just one basket in the first five minutes of the firsthalf, taking an early 6-3 lead. The Hoyas then scored four of the next five baskets, taking a 10-8 advantage at 12:15. BC knocked down three baskets in a row to reclaim a 14-10 lead at 9:13. Georgetown had a one-point advantage at 3:12 before BC junior Mickel Picco sank two consecutive free throws and her first three-point shot of the game to put the Eagles up by six points. BC took the 29-23 lead into the locker room....Read more.

BC will next take on South Florida on Wed., April 1, at Conte Forum. The time of the game has yet to be determined.

WNIT ROUND 3: BC 68, ST. JOHN'S 64
MARCH 26
In what was a nail-biter to the very end, the Lady Eagles overtook St. John's in the third round of the WNIT by a score of 68-64. Ayla contributed six points to the victory, with Stefanie Murphy scoring 23 points over the course of the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Breezes Past Red Storm, 68-64
Stefanie Murphy drops 23 on St. John's in third round victory. Boston College will play Georgetown on Sunday, March 29
QUEENS, NY - Sophomore Stefanie Murphy scored 18 of her 23 points to lead Boston College past St. John's, 68-64, in the third round of the WNIT at Carnesecca Arena.

Murphy notched her second double-double in the WNIT as she grabbed 10 rebounds, while Carolyn Swords added 10 points and nine rebounds and Jaclyn Thoman notched 10 points and three assists. Ayla Brown added six points and six rebounds....Read more.

BC will next face Georgetown on Sun., March 29, at Conte Forum.

WNIT ROUND 2: BC 68, BU 53
MARCH 23
The Lady Eagles came back from three-point deficit at halftime against Boston University in the second round of the WNIT tonight to win 68-53 at Conte Forum. Ayla scored six points in all. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Advances Past Boston University, 68-53
Swords, Murphy earn double-doubles in win
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team played host to cross-town rivals Boston University in the second round of the WNIT Tournament, advancing past the Terriers by a score of 68-53 Monday evening.

BC's super sophomores Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy put in a stellar effort, both notching double-doubles. Swords led the team with 16 points while Murphy led the team 11 rebounds. Swords notched 10 boards and Murphy scored 11 points. Sophomore forward Lauren Whitehurst provided a spark off the bench with seven points and nine rebounds,while point guard Jaclyn Thoman added nine points and htree rebounds....Read more.

Next up, BC will play St. Johns. The match-up will be a rematch of sorts, as the Lady Eagles lost to the same team in the third round of the tournament last year.

BC TO FACE CENTRAL CONN. STATE OR BU IN ROUND 2 OF WNIT MONDAY
MARCH 18
It was announced on Monday that the Lady Eagles have qualified for a first round bye in the Women's National Invitation Tournament and on Mon., March 23, will face the winner of the Central Connecticut State / Boston University match on their home turf at Conte Forum at 7 p.m. ET. This comes after news that the Lady Eagles would not be competing in the NCAA Tournament. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball to Play in WNIT
Eagles to host second round game at Conte Forum on Monday, March 23
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team is headed to the WNIT Tournament for the second time in two seasons. The Eagles, who went 7-7 in the ACC and 20-11 overall, will play the winner of Thursday's first-round game between Boston University/Central Connecticut. The second round game will be played Monday, March 23 at Conte Forum (7 p.m.).

Boston College last played Boston University in 2005, with the Eagles capturing a 66-49. The Terriers lead the series, 8-6. The last time BU defeated Boston College was on Jan. 31, 1990 in a 68-64 victory....Read more.

Last season, BC lost to St. John's in the third round of the WNIT.

FLORIDA STATE 83, BC 71
MARCH 07
After a good fight, the Lady Eagles come up short to Florida State last night at the Greensboro Coliseum by a score of 83-71. Carolyn Swords led with 17 points, while Mickel Picco had 11. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Fall To No. 12 Florida State, 83-71
Carolyn Swords scored 17 points, Mickel Picco 13 and Stefanie Murphy 11
The No., 7 Boston College women's basketball team fell to No. 2 Florida State, 83-71, in the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament on Friday night at Greensboro Coliseum.

The Eagles are now 20-11 overall, while Florida State improved to 25-6.

Boston College was led by Carolyn Swords with 17 points, five rebounds and two blocks, while Mickel Picco added 13 points. Stefanie Murphy finished with 11 points and six rebounds. Florida State had four players in double-figures but was led by Mara Freshour and Tanae Davis-Cain with 20 points apiece....Read more.

The Lady Eagles will await the determination of whether or not they will participate in the 2009 NCAA Tournament.

BC 76, MIAMI 59
MARCH 05
For the second year in a row, the Lady Eagles advanced to the quarterfinals in the AC Tournament down in Greensboro, N.C., following a decisive 76-59 win over Miami. The girls were at the top of their game, as Ayla scored 11 points and had five rebounds, while Carolyn Swords scored 20 and Corey Rusin made 12 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Advances To ACC Quarterfinal
Eagles team effort downs Hurricanes, 76-59
The Boston College women's basketball team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the ACC Tournament with a 76-59 victory over Miami on Thursday night at Greensboro Coliseum.

The Eagles are now 20-10 overall and went 7-7 in the ACC. Miami finished the season at 13-17 and 2-12 in the ACC.

"I"m just extemely proud of our team. I thought that two games before our game really helped us just because there were some upsets. It sent a very clear message to our team that we needed to come out and elevate our level of play,'' said BC Head Coach Sylvia Crawley....Read more.

The Lady Eagles will next play Florida State in the quarterfinals at 6 p.m. ET tomorrow. The game will be streamed live on CBS' College Sports online player.

BC 58, NC STATE 52
MARCH 01
The Lady Eagles finished off the 2008-09 regular season with a 58-52 victory over NC State at Conte Forum this afternoon. The game took place on Senior Day, at which seniors Victoria Jones and Corey Rusin. Ayla scored four points and had three rebounds, and Carolyn Swords made her 500th-career rebound. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Completes Regular Season with Victory
Eagles top NC State 58-52 in home-court final
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team (19-10, 7-7 ACC) completed its regular season on a high note at home, topping NC State (13-16, 5-9) Sunday afternoon by a score of 58-52.

The Eagles were led by sophomores Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy and junior Mickel Picco. The three top-performers scored 43 of the team's 58 points. Picco was a perfect 4-4 from three-point range, scoring a total 14 points. Murphy shot 6-12 from the field for a team-high 15 points. She also added eight rebounds. Swords made five of her seven shots for 14 points and led the team with nine rebounds....Read more.

Ayla also sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the game. Watch video of her performance here.

MARYLAND 86, BC 74
FEBRUARY 27
Following Ayla's singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the Lady Eagles were able to put up a good fight but ultimately were defeated tonight by No. 5 Maryland 86-74 in College Park, Md. Ayla scored nine points and had three rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Boston College Falls To No. 5 Maryland 86-74
Mickel Picco led the Eagles with 18 points
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP)--Marissa Coleman and Kristi Toliver are determined to end their collegiate careers the same way they started.

Coleman scored a career-high 32 points, Toliver added 27 and No. 5 Maryland beat Boston College 86-74 on Friday night in the Terrapins' final regular-season home game....Read more.

VIRGINIA 90, BC 70
FEBRUARY 22
The Lady Eagles fell to No. 21/23 Virginia in a 20-point loss in Charlottesville, Va., on Sunday. Carolyn Swords led the girls with 31 points but it was not good enough, as BC lost 90-70. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

BC Falls to no. 21/23 Virginia, 90-70
The Eagles will play at Maryland on Friday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Lyndra Littles and Monica Wright scored 27 points apiece as No. 23 Virginia beat Boston College 90-70 on Sunday.

Littles, playing in the final home game of her career, shot 9-for-16 from the field and 8-for-8 on free throws for the Cavaliers (21-8, 7-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). Virginia shot 61 percent from the floor (19-for-31) in the second half, outscoring the Eagles 55-33 after halftime....Read more.

NORTH CAROLINA 92, BC 68
FEBRUARY 19
The Lady Eagles dropped a game against North Carolina tonight at Conte Forum by a score of 92-68. The loss moves BC to a 6-5 record in the ACC. Ayla put up eight rebounds and seven assists, leading the team for the night. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to No. 10/7 North Carolina 92-68
Murphy tallies team-high 19 points
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team (18-8, 6-5 ACC) dropped a tough ACC match-up in front of a full 5,097 home crowd Thursday night, falling to the No. 10/7 North Carolina Tarheels (23-4, 8-3 ACC) by the score of 92-68.

The Eagles were led by sophomore Stefanie Murphy and junior Mickel Picco, who combined for 33 points. Murphy shot 7-for-14 from the field while Picco shot 6-16, including two three-pointers. Junior Ayla Brown led the team in both rebounds and assists, tallying eight boards and a season-high seven assists....Read more.

BC 71, MIAMI 64
FEBRUARY 16
The Lady Eagles beat up on the Miami Hurricanes on the road tonight with a convincing 71-64 win in Coral Gables, Fla. Ayla managed seven points and seven rebounds, while Carolyn Swords contributed 24 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Pounds Miami, 71-64
Carolyn Swords, Stefanie Murphy lead BC to 18th victory
Coral Gables, Fla. - Boston College pounded the ball inside and dominated the boards on the way to a key conference victory over Miami, 71-64, Monday night at the BankUnited Center. The Eagles improved to 18-7 overall and 6-4 in the ACC, while Miami dropped to 13-12 and 2-8 in the conference.

Sophomore Carolyn Swords notched her ninth double-double of the season with 24 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, while sophomore Stefanie Murphy also picked up a double-double (fourth of the season) with 15 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Senior Corey Rusin added offensive punch off the bench as the guard had 13 points, six rebounds and four assists. Junior Ayla Brown added seven points and seven rebounds. BC finished the game with 48 rebounds to Miami's 28....Read more.

MARYLAND 85, BC 81
FEBRUARY 09
The Lady Eagles fell to Maryland tonight in what was a heartbreaking 85-81 loss at Conte Forum. Corey Rusin scored 21 points for BC. The game will be broadcast on NESN tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. ET. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Drops Close Contest With No. 11/13 Maryland
Rusin, Thoman Tally Career-High Nights
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team (17-7, 5-4 ACC) battled hard and fierce against the No. 11 Maryland Terrapins (19-4, 7-2 ACC) dropping a nail biter by the score of 85-81 at Conte Forum Monday evening.

The Eagles were led by a career-best performance from senior Corey Rusin, who tallied a team-high 21 points on 8-10 shooting. Sophomore Carolyn Swords led the team with seven rebounds and notching 19 points. Sophomore Jaclyn Thoman also had a career-best night, notching her first ever double-double with 10 assists and 13 points. Senior Mickel Picco contributed 15 points on 6-11 shooting as the fourth and final Eagle to score in double-digits....Read more.

FSU 64, BC 53
FEBRUARY 05
It was an exciting night at Conte Forum as the Lady Eagles were only down by one point with 6:52 to play before Florida State took off to beat the girls 64-53. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Boston College Falls To Florida State, 64-53
Stefanie Murphy led the Eagles with 16 points
BOSTON (AP)--Stefanie Murphy led BC with 16 points.

BC scoring leader Mickel Picco, who entered averaging 17.4 per game, was held to seven points on 3-for-15 shooting, including 1-for-10 on 3-pointers.

The Eagles had cut Florida State's eight-point lead to 48-47 before the Seminoles took control with a 9-1 run that was capped by Freshour's 3-pointer with three minutes to play....Read more.

DUKE 69, BC 58
FEBRUARY 03
The Lady Eagles fell to Duke last night by a score of 69-58 in Durham, N.C., dropping the team to a record of 5-2 in the ACC. Ayla scored 11 points and had six rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Rally Falls Short vs. Blue Devils
Boston College suffers just its second ACC loss
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Chante Black scored 15 points and fourth-ranked Duke beat Boston College 69-58 on Monday night.

Carrem Gay added 14 points and Joy Cheek had 10 for the Blue Devils (18-2, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who rebounded from their first conference loss at Florida State last Thursday that snapped a 15-game winning streak....Read more.

BC 62, NC STATE 51
JANUARY 29
The Lady Eagles had another key victory in their division thanks to Mickel Picco's 22 points, as the team defeated NC State by a score of 62-51 in Raleigh, N.C. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Picks Up Key Win Over NC State
Mickel Picco's 22 points leads Eagles past Wolfpack
Mickel Picco hit eight of nine free throws in the final minute to give Boston College a 62-51 victory over ACC foe NC State on Thursday night in front of a packed house at Reynolds Coliseum. The Eagles improved to 17-4 and 5-1 in the ACC, while NC State dropped to 8-12 and 0-5 in the conference. BC is now tied in second place in the ACC with Duke. BC will play at Duke on Monday, Feb. 2.

Boston College was the first team NC State played since the passing of the Wolfpack's legendary coach Kay Yow. It was only the third time BC defeated NC State in seven games....Read more.

BC 71, CLEMSON 51
JANUARY 23
The Lady Eagles easily surpassed the Clemson Tigers by a 20-point margin tonight at Conte Forum. The 71-51 victory was thanks in part to the team shooting 51 percent from the field for the game and strong individual performances by Carolyn Swords (29 points) and Mickel Picco (17 points). Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Tames Tigers, 71-51
Eagles improve to 4-1 in the ACC and 16-4 overall
Sophomore Carolyn Swords scored 19 of her game-high 29 points in the second half as Boston College cruised to a 71-51 victory over ACC foe Clemson in front of 1924 fans at Conte Forum on Friday night. The Eagles picked up a crucial ACC victory and improved to 4-1 in the conference and 16-4 overall, while Clemson is now 12-8 overall and 2-4 in the ACC.

Swords finished the night shooting 11-for-13 (8-for-8 in the second half, 84.6 percent for the game) and six rebounds, while Mickel Picco added 17 points. Senior Brittanny Johnson came off the bench and added eight points, four rebounds and three assists, while sophomore Jaclyn Thoman notched six rebounds and five assists....Read more.

BC 78, NJIT 50
JANUARY 22
The Lady Eagles throttled NJIT last night with a convincing 78-50 victory at Conte Forum. Ayla made four assists, while the team completed the game shooting 57 percent from the field, a season-high. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Weathers Miami's Storm
Eagles earn 62-54 victory against Hurricanes
The Boston College women's basketball team improved to 15-4 on the season with a 78-50 victory over non-conference foe New Jersey Institute of Technology on Wednesday night in at Conte Forum.

The Eagles were led by Stefanie Murphy with 15 points, while earning career-highs in blocks (4) and steals (5). Junior Mickel Picco added 13 points and four assists, while Carolyn Swords had 14 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore guard LaShaunda Pratt added eight points, five rebounds and two steals off the bench....Read more.

BC 62, MIAMI 54
JANUARY 18
The Lady Eagles today defeated Miami 62-54 at Conte Forum, improving to 3-1 in the ACC. Ayla scored eight points including a layup to put the team up by seven points in the second half. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Weathers Miami's Storm
Eagles earn 62-54 victory against Hurricanes
The Boston College women's basketball team (14-4, 3-1 ACC) continued its home win streak dating back to December 9, 2008, defeating the Miami Hurricanes (10-8, 0-4 ACC), 62-54, at Conte Forum on Sunday afternoon.

Boston College was led by junior Mickel Picco, who went 4-5 shooting in the second half to total a team-high 14 points. Super sophomores Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy also tallied double digits in the Eagles' victory. Murphy scored eight of her 12 points in the second half and brought down a team-high nine rebounds. She was also a perfect 6-6 in free throw attempts. Swords added 10 points on 5-8 shooting and contributed six rebounds....Read more.

WAKE FOREST 52, BC 48
JANUARY 15
The Lady Eagles came up short in their latest game tonight against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C., by a 52-48 margin. Point totals among the girls were spread pretty evenly, while Ayla was able to nab 12 rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Lets One Slip Away
Eagles lose 52-48 to Wake Forest on the road
Winston-Salem, N.C. - The Boston College women's basketball team suffered its first ACC loss of the season, 52-48, against Wake Forest tonight at the final Joel Coliseum tonight.

Boston College drops to 13-4 and will play Miami on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Conte Forum (2 p.m.). Wake Forest is now 13-3 and will play Clemson on Sunday....Read more.

BC 73, VIRGINIA TECH 62
JANUARY 12
The Lady Eagles breezed past Virginia Tech yesterday with a 73-62 victory at Conte Forum. Carolyn Swords led the team with 19 points, while Ayla came up with 10 of her own. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Earns Fifth Consecutive Win
Eagles move to 2-0 in ACC play
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team (13-3, 2-0 ACC) earned its fifth win in a row and second in conference play in front of 3,247 fans on Sunday afternoon, defeating Virginia Tech (8-7, 0-2 ACC), 73-62.

The Eagles had three players score in double-digits. Sophomore Carolyn Swords tallied 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season. Junior Mickel Picco contributed 18 points, while hitting six three-pointers. Junior Ayla Brown added 10 points and four assists....Read more.

BC 65, GEORGIA TECH 64
JANUARY 08
Mickel Picco scored the game-winning basket in the Lady Eagles' 65-64 victory over Georgia Tech tonight in Atlanta, Ga. The Lady Eagles are now 1-0 in ACC play. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Stuns No. 22 Georgia Tech in OT
Mickel Picco's buzzer-beater give BC 65-64 overtime road victory
Junior Mickel Picco scored on a last second layup to give Boston College a 65-64 overtime victory over No. 22 Georgia Tech at the Alexander Memorial Coliseum tonight. It was the Eagles first ACC victory of the season and second time BC has defeated a ranked team this season - the first was against then No. 22/24 TCU on November 27.

Boston College is now 1-0 in the conference and 12-3 overall, while the Yellow Jackets are 0-1 in the conference and 12-3 overall. BC will host Virginia Tech on Sunday, January 11 at Conte Forum at 2 p.m....Read more.

BC 89, UMASS 55
JANUARY 04
The Lady Eagles started off the new year on the right foot when they defeated UMass by 34 points this afternoon thanks to strong efforts by Mickel Picco (27 points), Stefanie Murphy (18 points) and Ayla and Carolyn Swords (10 points). Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Wins Big in New Year
Eagles defeats Massachusetts by 34 points
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's basketball team (11-3) started the New Year with a stellar defensive effort against Massachusetts (6-8), defeating the Minutewomen 89-55 at Conte Forum Sunday afternoon.

The Eagles were led by junior Mickel Picco, who scored 27 points behind a 5-for-9 three-point shooting performance. Sophomore Stefanie Murphy tallied her second double-double of the season and 11th of her career, scoring 18 points and providing a season-high 12 rebounds. Sophomore Carolyn Swords continued her double-digit scoring streak, adding 10 points and seven rebounds....Read more.

BC 62, FAIRFIELD 57
DECEMBER 30
The Lady Eagles took the Blue Sky Tournament following tonight's 62-57 win over Fairfield at Dartmouth in Hanover, N.H. Stefanie Murphy was named MVP of the tournament. Ayla scored four points and totaled six rebounds in the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Downs Dartmouth, 85-51
Sophomore Stefanie Murphy scores 16 points and grabs nine rebounds in win
Hanover, New Hampshire - Boston College senior Brittanny Johnson hit a driving layup and Mickel Picco hit four free throws to seal a 62-57 victory over Fairfield and capture the Blue Sky Classic Championship in Hanover, New Hampshire hosted by Dartmouth.

Boston College improved to 10-3 and will play Massachusetts (6-6) on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Conte Forum (2 p.m.). Fairfield is now 6-6 and will host Loyola on Sunday at 1 p.m. Dartmouth beat Wagner in the consolation game.

The Eagles were led by Mickel Picco with 18 points, while Stefanie Murphy added 12 points and had six rebounds. Johnson played a key role throughout the game as she finished with six points and had five assist in the win. Sophomore Carolyn Swords added 11 points and seven rebounds.....Read more.

BC 85, DARTMOUTH 51
DECEMBER 29
The Lady Eagles easily defeated Dartmouth in the first round of the Big Green's tournament by a score of 85-51 tonight up in Hanover, N.H. Ayla scored 10 points and had four rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Downs Dartmouth, 85-51
Sophomore Stefanie Murphy scores 16 points and grabs nine rebounds in win
The Boston College women's basketball team captured an 85-51 victory over Dartmouth in the first game in the Blue Sky Classic on Monday night.

Boston College improves to 9-3 and will play Fairfield (6-5) on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. Dartmouth is now 2-8 and will play Wagner at 5 p.m.

The Eagles were led by Stefanie Murphy with 16 points and nine rebounds, while Mickel Picco added 14 points and Ayla Brown had 10 points and five assists. Dartmouth was led by Koren Schram with 14 points. ....Read more.

The Lady Eagles will face Fairfield tomorrow in the final round of the Dartmouth Tournament at 7 p.m.

ST. JOHN'S 72, BC 63
DECEMBER 22
The Lady Eagles lost to St. John's yesterday in the final round of the St. Johns-Chartwell Holiday Tournament by a score of 72-63. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to St. John's, 72-63
Mickel Picco and Carolyn Swords named to all-tournament team
Jamaica, NY - The Boston College women's basketball team lost to St. John's, 72-63, in the championship game of the St. John's-Chartwell Holiday Tournament on the campus of St. John's University.

The Eagles (8-3) were led by junior Mickel Picco with 19 points, while sophomore Carolyn Swords added 16 points and sophomore Stefanie Murphy added nine points. BC sophomore Veronica Wilson added seven points off the bench. St. John's had four players in double-figures but was led by Monique McLean with 23 points....Read more.

BC 62, HOUSTON 56
DECEMBER 20
Ayla scored 13 points in the Lady Eagles' 62-56 win over Houston earlier today in the first round of the St. John's-Chartwell Holiday Tournament in Jamaica, N.Y. Mickel Picco led the girls with 29 points scored, while Ayla had her first double-double of the season. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Mickel Picco Shoots Down Houston
Picco scores 29 points in 62-56 victory over Cougars
Chestnut Hill, MA - Boston College junior Mickel Picco scored 27 of her 29 points in the second half as the Eagles escaped with a 62-56 win over Houston in the St. John's-Chartwell Holiday Tournament on the campus of St. John's University.

Boston College improves to 8-2 and will play host St. John's at 3:00 on Sunday, Dec. 21. Houston (6-3) will play Buffalo in the consolation game....Read more.

The Lady Eagles will face St. John's tomorrow at 3 p.m. for the final round of the tournament.

BC 93, FIU 65
DECEMBER 15
The Lady Eagles defeated Florida International 93-65 yesterday at Conte Forum. Mickel Picco was able to score a team-high of 23 points, while Ayla scored 10 points herself. Carolyn Swords was named ACC Player of the Week for her efforts in the team's victories last week. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Improves to 7-2
Junior Mickel Picco notched 23 points in Eagles 93-65 win over FIU
The Boston College women's basketball team (7-2) had three players in double figures as the Eagles defeated the Florida International Panthers (1-7), 93-65, in its final home game of the year on Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum.

Junior guard Mickel Picco scored 16 points in the first half and finished with a team-high 23 points, including three three-point shots for the Eagles. Sophomore Carolyn Swords added 19 points and a team-high 11 rebounds in her second consecutive double-double game, giving her four on the season and nine in her career. Junior Ayla Brown was the third BC player in double-figures with 10 points, while senior Brittanny Johnson had nine points and seven assists. FIU junior guard Monika Bosilj led the Panthers with 30 points....Read more.

BC 85, UNH 43
DECEMBER 09
The Lady Eagles had a very convincing 85-43 victory over the University of New Hampshire Wildcats at Conte Forum tonight. Carolyn Swords led the team with 19 points scored. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Soars Over Wildcats, 85-43
Sophomore Carolyn Swords scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in win
Every member of the Boston College women's basketball team (6-2) scored in a non-conference win over New Hampshire (1-6), topping the Wildcats, 85-43, at Conte Forum.

Sophomore Carolyn Swords' notched her second double-double of the season and eighth of her career, lifting the Eagles with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Fellow sophomore Jaclyn Thoman and senior captain Brittanny Johnson followed with 11 points apiece. Thoman added a team-high four assists and Johnson led the team with six steals, a career-high. New Hampshire junior Candace Williams scored 10 of her 13 points in the second half to lead her team....More info.

MINNESOTA 80, BC 60
DECEMBER 06
The Lady Eagles could not keep up with Minnesota on Thurs., Dec. 4, and fell to the team by a score of 80-60 in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge. Ayla contributed seven points with five rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Second Half Woes Sinks Women's Basketball
Eagles lose 80-60 vs. Minnesota in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge
The Boston College women's basketball team suffered a tough 80-60 loss to Minnesota in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge in front of 4,472 fans in Williams Arena tonight. Boston College is now 5-2 on the season, while Minnesota improved to 8-1.

Boston College ended a three-game road swing with a 2-1 record and will now host New Hampshire on Tuesday, [Dec]ember 9 at Conte Forum (7 p.m.)....Read more.

BC VICTORIOUS IN CARIBBEAN CHALLENGE
NOVEMBER 29
The Lady Eagles went two-for-two over their Thanksgiving break when they defeated Texas Christian University 77-68 on Thursday and James Madison 71-63 on Friday. Ayla made her first start of the season against TCU. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Downs No. 22 TCU, 77-68
Eagles captured first win over Top 25 team since 2005-06 season
The Boston College women's basketball team started the game with a 20-0 run and held on to defeat No. 22 TCU, 77-68, on Thursday afternoon at the Caribbean Challenge. It was the Eagles first victory over a Top 25 opponent since the 2005-06 season when they defeated Stanford (77-69) on Dec. 28 in the regular season. The Eagles also defeated Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament the same season....Read more.

Below is an excerpt from a game recap of the Lady Eagles' victory over JMU that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Downs No. 22 TCU, 77-68
Eagles captured first win over Top 25 team since 2005-06 season
Boston College junior Mickel Picco scored 22 points, 12 in the last four minutes to lead the Eagles to a 71-63 victory over James Madison in the second game of the Caribbean Challenge in Cancun, Mexico.

Boston College opened the tournament with an upset victory over No. 22 TCU, 77-68, on Thanksgiving Day. The Eagles are now 5-1 on the season and will travel to Minnesota to play the Golden Gophers on Thursday, December 4....Read more.

NOTRE DAME 102, BC 54
NOVEMBER 23
The Lady Eagles were handed their first loss of the 2008-09 season this afternoon at Conte Forum when Notre Dame defeated them 102-54. Despite 16 points and seven rebounds from Carolyn Swords, the girls could not overcome the Fighting Irish's lead, which never fell below 20 points in the second half. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to Notre Dame
Carolyn Swords led the Eagles (3-1) with 16 points and seven rebounds
BOSTON (AP) -- Becca Bruszewski scored 18 points to lead six players in double figures and No. 15 Notre Dame shot 65 percent from the field to down Boston College 102-54 on Sunday.

Erica Solomon added 15 points for Notre Dame (3-0), while Brittany Mallory had 14 and Lindsay Schrader 13. Ashley Barlow and Erica Williamson each finished with 10....Read More.

BC 71, HOFSTRA 60
NOVEMBER 20
Ayla scored 16 points in the Lady Eagles' 71-60 victory over Hofstra at Conte Forum tonight. The team now improves its 2008-09 season to 3-0. Mickel Picco also scored 16 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Improves to 3-0
Mickel Picco and Ayla Brown combine for 32 points in 71-60 win vs. Hofstra
Junior Mickel Picco and Ayla Brown combined for 32 points to lead Boston College past Hofstra, 71-60, at Conte Forum last night in a non-conference game.

Boston College is now 3-0 on the season and will host No. 15 Notre Dame on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Hofstra dropped to 0-2....Read more.

BC 82, HOLY CROSS 69
NOVEMBER 18
The Lady Eagles won their second game of the season in tonight's 82-69 victory over Holy Cross. The game was special for Carolyn Swords thanks to a career-high 33 points scored by the sophomore. Ayla was able to score six points and had six assists. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Carolyn Swords Leads Women's Basketball Past Holy Cross
Swords career-high 33 points helps BC to an 82-69 victory
Boston College center Carolyn Swords set career-highs with 33 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Eagles (2-0) past Holy Cross (0-2), 82-69, at the Hart Center on the campus of Holy Cross College last night.

Swords' tied a Hart Center record for most field goals made in a game (15) since 1990. The sophomore was unstoppable underneath as she shot 15-for-17 from the field and 10-for-11 in the second half. She set a new Boston College record for most field goals made in a single game, breaking the old record (14 FG) set in 2003 by Jessalyn Deveny. Swords tied her career-high in offensive rebounds (six) on her way to her high in overall rebounds (15). It was her first double-double of the season, and sixth in her career....Read more.

BC 99, ST. FRANCIS 68
NOVEMBER 15
The Lady Eagles gave head coach Sylvia Crawley her first win in impressive form Friday night in a 99-68 victory over St. Francis. Ayla scored eight points and had six rebounds, while Carolyn Swords contributed 18 points and Stefanie Murphy 14 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruises, 99-68, over St. Francis
Head Coach Sylvia Crawley captures first victory at the Heights
The Boston College women's basketball team opened the 2008-09 season with a 99-68 victory over St. Francis College in front of 902 fans at Conte Forum last night. The victory was the first for new Boston College head coach Sylvia Crawley, who arrived at the Heights in April.

"We faced a lot of challenges this week. I am extremely happy with the win,'' said Crawley. "The team gave me the game ball for my first win at BC. This is extremely important to me"....Read more.

BC 78, PREMIER PLAYERS 48
NOVEMBER 10
The Lady Eagles defeated Premier Players tonight in their first (and only) pre-season game. The team topped its opponent by 30 points, finishing with a score of 78-48. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruises Past Premier Players, 78-48
Carolyn Swords leads BC with 18 points in exhibition game
Chestnut Hill, MA - Sophomore Carolyn Swords had 18 points and six rebounds, while teammate Stefanie Murphy registered a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) as Boston College defeated the Premier Players, 78-48, in an exhibition game in Conte Forum.

Senior guard Corey Rusin added 11 points and four rebounds, while junior Ayla Brown notched 10 points in the win....Read more.

The Lady Eagles' season begins on Friday when they take on St. Francis at Conte Forum. Tip-off is at 8:15 p.m.

LADY EAGLES' 2008-09 SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE
SEPTEMBER 10
The Lady Eagles' schedule for the 2008-09 season is now up online. The regular season will begin on Fri., Nov. 14 with a home game against St. Francis (PA) with game time to be determined. It will conclude on Sun., March 1 with a home game against NC State at 2 p.m. There are no nationally-televised games scheduled, but five of the games will be carried on regional sports networks including NESN. If the Lady Eagles make it to the post season, they will compete in the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., beginning March 5. To view a PDF of the schedule in its entirety, see here.

SYLVIA CRAWLEY NAMED INGLESE'S SUCCESSOR
APRIL 29
Sylvia Crawley, former Ohio University head coach, was today announced as the successor to Cathy Inglese, who resigned earlier this month. Crawley saw the Bobcats attain a 20-13 record for the 2007-08 season, which was the first time the team did so since the 1994-95 season. Below is an excerpt from the press release on BC's Web site...

Crawley Named BC Women's Basketball Coach
Becomes the sixth coach in program's history
(April 29, 2008) Chestnut Hill, MA - Boston College Director of Athletics Gene DeFilippo has announced that Sylvia Crawley has been named the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Boston College. Crawley, who was the head coach at Ohio University since 2006, has signed a five-year contract to become the sixth head coach in the history of Boston College women's basketball.

"This is an exciting day for BC women's basketball," DeFilippo said. "Sylvia Crawley has enjoyed phenomenal success both as a player and as a coach. As a North Carolina graduate, she knows the ACC inside and out. We are very fortunate to have her as our new coach"....Read more.

COACH INGLESE RESIGNS
APRIL 11
It was announced today that coach Cathy Inglese resigned after 15 seasons at Boston College. It is not known yet who will replace her, nor has she revealed her plans for a future position in collegiate basketball. Below is a snippet from an article in The Boston Herald...

Inglese resigns from BC women
Boston College women's basketball coach Cathy Inglese resigned last night after 15 seasons.

Inglese's sudden departure came on the heels of one of her finest efforts on the bench, as she guided the Eagles to a 21-12 mark and a fifth-place finish in the ACC despite low preseason expectations.

"I am forever grateful for the rich and rewarding opportunity that Boston College has afforded me," Inglese said. "I especially thank the players, both past and present, for their dedication and committed efforts"....Read more.

LADY EAGLES OUT IN THIRD ROUND OF WNIT
MARCH 28
The Lady Eagles were knocked out of the Women's National Invitational Tournament Thursday night when they were defeated by St. John's 65-56. 20 BC turnovers resulted in 20 points for the Red Storm, and they managed to go to the line 32 times while BC only made it 13 times. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to St. John's, 65-56
Boston College ends season at 21-12.
Queens, NY - The Boston College women's basketball team ran into a hungry St. John's team. The Eagles fell to the Red Storm, 65-56, at Carnesecca Arena on Thursday.

Boston College dropped to 21-12, while St. John's improved to 18-14. The Red Storm will play NC State in the Elite Eight Round of the WNIT....Read more.

LADY EAGLES DEFEAT VERMONT 76-64, ADVANCE TO THIRD ROUND OF WNIT
MARCH 25
The Lady Eagles dashed Vermont's chances in the Women's National Invitational Tournament at Conte Forum last night with a 76-64 victory. Ayla scored 7 points, including a pivotal three-pointer. The win advances BC to the third round of the tournament, when they take on St. John's in Queens, N.Y. on Thursday, March 27 at Taffner Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Sinks Vermont, 76-64
BC's Brittanny Johnson notches a career-high 20 points in victory over Catamounts
Boston College had three players reach double-figures - junior Brittanny Johnson, sophomore Mickel Picco and freshman Carolyn Swords - to lead the Eagles to a 76-64 victory over Vermont in a second-round game of the WNIT on Monday night at Conte Forum.

The Eagles improved to 21-11, while Vermont dropped to 24-9. Boston College will travel to St. John's to play the Red Storm on Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m....Read more.

LADY EAGLES FACE VERMONT TONIGHT IN ROUND 2 OF WNIT
MARCH 24
After earning a first-round bye in the Women's National Invitational Tournament, the Lady Eagles square off against Vermont at Conte Forum tonight at 7:00 p.m. Vermont defeated Dartmouth 69-50 on Thursday to advance to the second round of the tournament. The game can be seen live on ACCSelect.com. For analysis on the match up, visit a pre-game report on BC's athletics Web site here.

LADY EAGLES EARN FIRST-ROUND BYE IN WNIT
MARCH 19
Despite not receiving an invitation to the 2008 NCAA Women's Basketball Div. 1 Championship, the Lady Eagles were instead invited to the Women's National Invitational Tournament. Comprised of 48 different teams, the tournament's games will all be held at the participating schools' sites rather than neutral ones. BC is one of the teams that was awarded a first-round bye, and will commence play in the second round on Mon., March 24 at Conte Forum at 7:00 p.m. The Lady Eagles will play the winner of the Dartmouth/Vermont game. For more information, check out the WNIT's official Web site here.

LADY EAGLES WAIT ON NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP DECISION
MARCH 14
Although they didn't make it past the second round in the ACC Tournament, the Lady Eagles are patiently waiting to hear whether or not they will be participating in the 2008 NCAA Women's Basketball Div. 1 Championship. The 64 teams that will be participating will be announced on Mon., March 17 from 7-8 p.m. ET live on ESPN. For more information on the sites and dates for the Championship, see here.

MARYLAND 93, BC 81
MARCH 08
The Lady Eagles were eliminated from the ACC Tournament after falling to No. 5 Maryland 93-81 Friday night at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Mickel Picco came up with 33 points for the Lady Eagles. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Eagles Fall in ACC Tournament to No. 5 Maryland
Boston College is eliminated from the ACC Tournament
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -Laura Harper couldn't miss. The rest of her Maryland teammates seemed to feel the same way.

Harper scored 15 of her 25 points after halftime while the fifth-ranked Terrapins shot 57 percent Friday to beat Boston College 93-81 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, pushing Marylandto the semifinals for the fifth straight year.....Read more.

BC 57, VIRGINIA TECH 47
MARCH 07
The Lady Eagles were on a roll last night as they downed Virginia Tech 57-47 in the first round of the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Ayla scored 9 points in the first three minutes of the game, putting BC up 11-2. This is th team's first tournament win since joining the ACC in 2005. The Lady Eagles will face Maryland in the second round tonight at 6:00 p.m. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Tops Virginia Tech, 57-47
Boston College earns first ACC Tournament Victory vs. Hokies
The last month didn't treat Boston College particularly kind. Still, the Eagles own a two-game winning streak. More importantly, they remain alive in the Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Tournament.
Led by the freshman inside duo of Stefanie Murphy and Carolyn Swords, seventh-seeded BC put the defensive clamps on 10th-seeded Virginia Tech for a 57-47 win in Thursday night's first-round game....Read more.

BC 63, MIAMI 52
MARCH 03
The Lady Eagles ended the season on a high note following a 63-52 victory over Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. The Lady Eagles finished the 2007:08 season 19-10 (7-7 ACC). Ayla scored 14 points and had 12 rebounds, her second double-double this season. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Pratt Leads Women's Basketball Past Miami, 63-52
Freshman LaShaunda Pratt's 11 second half points sparks comeback
Freshman LaShaunda Pratt came off the bench and scored 11 second half points to spark a comeback as Boston College defeated Miami, 63-52, at the BankUnited Center this afternoon.

The win improves the Eagles to 19-10 overall and 7-7 in the ACC. The Eagles earned seven ACC victories, the most since BC joined the ACC (2005-06 season). BC finished tied for fifth in the ACC along with Florida State and Georgia Tech. Miami dropped to 9-20 overall and 2-12 in the ACC....Read more.

VIRGINIA 67, BC 57
FEBRUARY 28
The Lady Eagles lost to the Virginia Lady Cavaliers 67-57 Thursday night at Conte Forum in the team's final home game of the season. Seniors Kadyia Kentish and Rebecca Miles were honored at the game. Carolyn Swords contributed 18 points to the team's total. Ayla did not start the game for the first time in 43 games. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to Virginia, 67-57
Boston College let's home game slip away vs. Cavaliers
The Boston College women's basketball team dropped a tough 67-57 loss to ACC foe Virginia at Conte Forum tonight. The Eagles are now 6-7 in the ACC and 18-10 overall, while Virginia improved to 9-4 in the ACC and 21-8 overall.

Down at the half, Boston College went inside to freshman Carolyn Swords. The 6-foot-6 center score 11 of her 18 points at the start of the half and the Eagles were down, 47-49 with six minutes to play....Read more.

FLORIDA STATE 71, BC 65
FEBRUARY 21
The Lady Eagles suffered a tough 71-65 loss Thursday night to Florida State at Tucker Center. A jumper on the baseline tied the game at 51 at the eight minute mark, but FSU pounced ahead from that point on. Stefanie Murphy led the team in points scored with 24. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Website...

Women's Basketball Falls to FSU, 71-65
Eagles drop to 18-9 overall and 6-6 in the ACC
Tallahassee, Fla. - Boston College freshman Stefanie Murphy scored 24 points but it was not enough as the Eagles fell to Florida State, 71-65, at Tucker Center on Thursday night.

Boston College is now 18-9 overall and 6-6 in the ACC, while Florida State improved to 16-10 and 6-5 in the ACC....Read more.

BC 62, GEORGIA TECH 53
FEBRUARY 18
The Lady Eagles took care of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Monday night, defeating them 62-53. Ayla scored 11 points and had six rebounds in addition to a few crucial free throws in the final seconds of the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Swats Yellow Jackets
Swords, Thoman lead BC over Georgia Tech, 62-53
Boston College freshmen Carolyn Swords and Jaclyn Thoman combined for 27 points and nine rebounds to lead the Eagles to a 62-53 victory over ACC foe Georgia Tech at Conte Forum in front 4,218 fans on Monday night.

Boston College improved to 18-8 overall and 6-5 in the ACC, while Georgia Tech dropped to 19-7 overall and 5-6 in the conference. BC is now in fifth place in the ACC. The Eagles will travel to Tallahassee, FL to play Florida State at 7 p.m....Read more.

MARYLAND 78, BC 51
FEBRUARY 14
The Lady Eagles suffered a 27-point loss at the hands of the No. 4 Maryland Terrapins tonight in College Park, MD. Carolyn Swords and Stefanie Murphy each led the team in points scored with 10. Ayla sang the "Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the game. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Boston College Falls to No. 4 Maryland
The Eagles suffer third straight loss and fall to 5-5 in ACC play
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -Marah Strickland scored a career-high 20 points and No. 4 Maryland cruised to a 78-51 win over Boston College on Thursday night.

The victory was the fourth straight for the Terrapins (26-2, 10-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), while the Eagles (17-8, 5-5) suffered their third straight loss....Read more.

NC STATE 60, BC 41
FEBRUARY 10
After defeating the Wolfpack a month ago, the Lady Eagles well to the team 60-41 at Reynolds Coliseum today in Raleigh, NC. NC State capitalized on a lively crowd and emotions from the "Hoops for Hope," a benefit to raise money for a charity supporting breast cancer. BC suffered from 18 turnovers. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to NC State, 60-41
Boston Colleges loses second consecutive ACC game
Boston College ran into an emotionally charged NC State team as the Eagles fell, 60-41, in the Hoops for Hope game at Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.

Boston College was led by freshman Carolyn Swords with 15 points and nine rebounds, while freshman Stefanie Murphy notched her ninth double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds. NC State was led by Shayla Fields with 24 points and Khadijah Whittington with 13 points and eight rebounds....Read more.

DUKE 51, BC 41
FEBRUARY 08
The Lady Eagles fell to Duke Thursday night in a disappointing 51-41 loss at Conte Forum. Mickel Picco led the team with 10 points, while Ayla came up with five of her own. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Edged By No. 11 Duke
Sophomore Mickel Picco paced the Eagles with 10 points
BOSTON (AP) - Chante Black scored 11 points and No. 11 Duke's conference-leading defense held Boston College without a field goal for over 11 minutes in the second half in a 51-41 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.

The Blue Devils (17-6, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) shot just 31 percent in the game, but held the Eagles to 34.9. Duke entered play with the ACC's top-rated defense, holding opponents to 35.4 percent shooting.....Read more.

BC 70, MIAMI 42
FEBRUARY 03
The Lady Eagles steamrolled past the Miami Lady Hurricanes Sunday in a 70-42 win, their largest margin of victory this season. Stephanie Murphy came up with 16 points, while Ayla posted 13 of her own. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruised to 70-42 Victory over Miami
Boston College improves to 17-5 overall and 5-2 in the ACC
Boston College women's basketball team improved to 17-5 overall and 5-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 70-42 victory over Miami at Conte Forum on Sunday afternoon.

The Eagles were led by freshman Carolyn Swords with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Ayla Brown added 13 points and Mickel Picco notched 11 points. Freshman forward Stefanie Murphy added 10 points and nine rebounds, while senior forward Rebecca Miles added six points and five rebounds off the bench....Read more.

BC 68, CLEMSON 63
JANUARY 28
The Lady Eagles eked out a 68-63 win over Clemson Monday at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C. Freshman Carolyn Swords led the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Ayla came up with 8 points, including a free-throw in the final seconds of the game to put the Lady Tigers out of reach. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Escapes Clemson with 68-63 Victory
Junior Brittanny Johnson carries Eagles to fourth ACC victory
Clemson, SC - Boston College junior Brittanny Johnson scored six of her 11 points in the final two minutes of action to help the Eagles defeat Clemson, 68-63, at Littlejohn Coliseum Monday night. The guard hit a driving lay-up and went four of five from the foul line to catapult the Eagles to their fourth victory in the ACC....Read more.

BC 66, WAKE FOREST 58
JANUARY 20

The Lady Eagles held off Wake Forest long enough to pull off a 66-58 win Sunday at Conte Forum. Four Lady Eagles scored in double digits, including Carolyn Swords (15), Mickel Picco (14), Stefanie Murphy (12) and Jaclyn Thoman (10). Ayla had a season-high 11 rebounds and added eight points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Sinks Wake Forest, 66-58
Boston College improves to 15-5 overall and 3-2 in the ACC
Four Boston College players reached double figures as the Eagles earned a 66-58 victory over ACC foe Wake Forest on Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum. The Eagles improved to 15-5 overall and are 3-2 in the ACC, while Wake Forest is now 0-6 in the conference and 12-8 overall....Read more.

UNC 87, BC 59
JANUARY 17

The Lady Eagles suffered a massive defeat Thursday night in Wilmington, N.C. by a score of 87-59. Rebecca Miles and Mickel Picco led the Lady Eagles in points scored with 16 and 15, respectively, while Ayla scored five points and had two rebounds. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

BC Stumbles Against No. 3 UNC
Eagles fall to 2-2 in ACC play
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Freshmen Cetera DeGraffenreid scored a season-high 20 points, Rashanda McCants added 19 and third-ranked North Carolina won its eighth straight by routing Boston College 87-59 on Thursday night.

Jessica Breland scored 12 of her 18 points in the decisive first half for the Tar Heels (17-1, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference)....Read more.

BC 57, YALE 55
JANUARY 13
The Lady Eagles narrowly escaped Yale Sunday with a 57-55 victory. Stefanie Murphy led BC with 23 points while Ayla came up with eight of her own. Below is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Escapes With A 57-55 Victory over Yale
Stefanie Murphy's 19 second half point spark BC's comeback
Freshman Stefanie Murphy scored 19 of her team leading 23 points in the second half as Boston College escaped with a 57-55 victory over Yale at Conte Forum Sunday afternoon. The Eagles improved to 14-4 overall and are 2-1 in the ACC, while Yale is now 2-10....Read more.

MARYLAND 88, BC 61
JANUARY 10
The Lady Eagles came up short tonight, falling to Maryland 88-61. Carolyn Swords did manage a career night, however, delivering with 28 points and 13 rebounds. The following is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to #4/4 Maryland
Carolyn Swords has career night, but Eagles come up short
BOSTON (AP) - Carolyn Swords was going to high school nearby when Maryland brought a bunch of underclassmen to the new Boston Garden and won the 2006 NCAA championship.

Now she's a Boston College freshman, and those title-winning Terrapins are seniors and juniors who have the school back near the top of women's college basketball.

"I was very excited to play a nationally ranked team," Swords said, still grinning even though her 28 points and 13 rebounds couldn't stop No. 4 Maryland from beating BC 88-61 on Thursday night. "It was very exciting to play those players from that team that won"....Read more.

BC 60, NC STATE 59
JANUARY 06
The Lady Eagles improved to 13-3 (2-0 ACC) thanks to a win over NC State on Sunday. The game was a nail-biter, as NC State scored a three-pointer with seven seconds to go. Ayla played 25 minutes and scored three points. The following is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Stuns NC State, 60-59
BC's Rebecca Miles 11 points and six rebounds sparks victory
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Senior Rebecca Miles hit two free throws with 16 seconds to play giving Boston College a 60-59 victory over ACC foe NC State on Sunday afternoon at Conte Forum in front of over 3,000 fans. The Eagles snapped a three game losing streak vs. NC State with the victory....Read more.

NC STATE GAME TO BE TELEVISED ON NESN
JANUARY 05
Tomorrow's game against NC State will be televised on New England Sports Network (NESN), a regional sports cable network. To see if you get NESN, check your local listings. To discuss the game on the forum, see here.

Following the game, the Lady Eagles will be giving away complimentary 2007-08 team posters signing autographs for fans.

BC 63, VIRGINIA TECH 53
JANUARY 03
The Lady Eagles bested Virginia Tech 63-53 Thursday night at Conte Forum. Ayla scored 11 points and had five rebounds and four steals in the win over the ACC rival. The following is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Handles Virginia Tech, 63-53
Eagles hold the Hokies to 18 second half points in victory.
Boston College broke a five game losing streak against ACC foe Virginia Tech with a 63-53 victory at Cassell Coliseum. The Eagles last win over the Hokies came on Feb. 16, 2003 at Conte Forum.

Boston College improved to 12-3 and 1-0 in the ACC, while Virginia Tech is now 12-3, and 0-1 in the ACC....Read more.

BC 78, NORTHEASTERN 73
DECEMBER 31
The Lady Eagles defeated Northeastern 78-73 Monday in a New Year's Eve nailbiter. Stefanie Murphy scored 20 points, returning from her injury. Ayla scored 12 points and had eight assists. The following is an excerpt from a game recap that was posted on BC's Web site...

Mickel Picco's three-pointers sinks Northeastern
Boston College improves to 11-3 with 78-73 victory
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Sophomore Mickel Picco hit two three-pointers in the final four minutes of play to lead Boston College past Northeastern, 78-73, at Conte Forum Monday afternoon. Picco finished with 17 points and tied her career-high of five three-pointers in the single game....Read more.

BC 75, COLGATE 45
DECEMBER 29

The Lady Eagles defeated Colgate 75-45 Friday at Conte Forum. Ayla barely missed a double-double, scoring 13 points and nine rebounds. Below is an excerpt from an article on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Cruises Past Colgate, 75-45
Eagles earn 10th victory of season behind 16 points from Carolyn Swords
Boston College had four players reach double figures as the Eagles defeated Colgate, 75-45, in a non-conference battle at Conte Forum Friday afternoon. The Eagles are now 10-3, while Colgate drops to 1-12.

The Eagles were led by freshman Carolyn Swords with 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while sophomore Ayla Brown had 13 points, nine rebounds and four steals. Sophomore Mickel Picco added 14 points and five assists while junior Brittanny Johnson notched 11 points....Read more.

BC 68, MAINE 56
DECEMBER 24
The Lady Eagles defeated Maine 68-56 Saturday in what was a close game in the first half. Stefanie Murphy was injured after scoring 21 points. Victoria Jones finished with six points and four assists, and Ayla scored 11 points. Below is an excerpt from an article on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Tops Maine, 68-56
Freshman Stefanie Murphy notches 21 points and nine rebounds in victory over Black Bears
Boston College was down three points to the University of Maine, 36-33, at halftime; but rallied in the second half for a 68-56 point win at Conte Forum in a non-conference game. The Eagles improve their record to 9-3 behind freshman Carolyn Swords third double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) of her collegiate career while the Black Bears fall to 2-9....Read more.

BC 66, LaSALLE 60
DECEMBER 16
The Lady Eagles defeated LaSalle 60-66 in a nail-biter Sunday afternoon. Mickel Picco scored 17 points, while Ayla scored nine. Below is an excerpt from an article on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Captures 66-60 Win in Comeback
Boston College sophomore Mickel Picco's 17 points sinks La Salle
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - Boston College sophomore Mickel Picco hit five three-pointers, four in the second half to lead the Eagles past La Salle, 66-60, in a non-conference battle at Conte Forum Sunday afternoon. The Eagles are now 8-3, while La Salle dropped to 3-6....Read more.

FAIRFIELD 59, BC 54
DECEMBER 12
The Lady Eagles suffered a loss to Fairfield by a score of 59-44 Tuesday, marking their first loss since falling to Notre Dame back on Nov. 24. Carolyn Swords led with individual points scored (25), and Stefanie Murphy followed with 13. Below is an excerpt from an article on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Falls to Fairfield, 59-54
Boston College freshman Carolyn Swords scores season high 25 points in tough loss
Bridgeport, CT -- Fairfield's Baendu Lowenthal and Sabra Wrice combined for 44 points to lead Fairfield past Boston College, 59-54, in a non-conference game at Harbor Yard Arena on Tuesday night. Boston College is now 7-3, while Fairfield improved to 6-3....Read more.

BC 77, HOLY CROSS 58
DECEMBER 06

The Lady Eagles garnered their sixth victory of the season Wednesday when they defeated Holy Cross 77-58. Ayla scored 12 points and had seven rebounds. Below is an excerpt from an article on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Tops Holy Cross, 77-58
Three Boston College player reach double figures in sixth victory of the season
Freshman Stefanie Murphy notched her fifth double-double of the season with 22 points and 11 rebounds as Boston College (6-2) defeated Holy Cross, 77-58, on Tuesday night in front of 926 fans at Conte Forum.....Read more.

BC 73, NORTHWESTERN 66
DECEMBER 01
The Lady Eagles defeated Northwestern in what was the second of two games in the school's own tournament. Below is an excerpt from a game recap on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Captures Invitational at Northwestern
Boston College beats Northwestern, 73-66, in championship game
Evanston, IL - The Boston College women's basketball team captured the Mildred and Roger L. White Invitational with a 73-66 victory over host Northwestern on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles improved to 5-2, and will host Holy Cross on Wednesday, December 5 (7 p.m. at Conte Forum.)....Read more.

BC 75, WAGNER 54
NOVEMBER 30
The Lady Eagles today defeated Wagner in the first of two games as part of the Northwestern University Tournament. Freshmen Stefanie Murphy and Carolyn Swords scored a combined 48 points. Below is an excerpt from a game recap on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Defeats Wagner, 75-54
BC freshmen Stefanie Murphy and Carolyn Swords combine for 48 points in the win
Freshmen Stefanie Murphy and Carolyn Swords combined for 48 points and 16 rebounds to lead Boston College past Wagner, 75-54, in the first round of the Mildred & Roger L. White Invitational on Friday night. The Eagles improved to 4-2 on the season, while Wagner is now 2-3....Read more.

BC 77, NEW HAMPSHIRE 52
NOVEMBER 27
The Lady Eagles easily defeated UNH today at Conte Forum. Stefanie Murphy led BC with 26 points and 11 rebounds - her third double-double game in a row. Below is an excerpt from a game recap on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Captures 77-52 Victory over New Hampshire
Freshman Stefanie Murphy leads BC with 26 points and 11 rebounds
The Boston College women's basketball team went on a 14-2 run in the first half and never looked back as the Eagles defeated New Hampshire, 77-52, in a non-conference game at Conte Forum. The Eagles improved to 3-2 on the season, while New Hampshire is now 2-3....Read more.

NOTRE DAME 88, BC 58
NOVEMBER 24
The Lady Eagles (2-2) were defeated by the Fighting Irish (4-1) by a score of 88-58. Freshman Stefanie Murphy scored 18 points with 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough. Below is an excerpt from an AP recap of the game...

Schrader, Allen lead No. 24 Notre Dame past BC
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame (No. 24 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) knocked Boston College out of its game plan with a pressing defense, forcing the Eagles into 33 turnovers.

The Fighting Irish (4-1) got 41 points off the turnovers en route to an 88-58 victory Saturday. The Irish opened a 10-point lead in less than 5 minutes and the Eagles never got any closer....Read more.

BC 53, DELAWARE 51
NOVEMBER 21
The Lady Eagles nearly suffered an upset Tuesday at Delaware, but in the end they were able to stifle a last-ditch effort by the Blue Hens with one-tenth of a second remaining. Below is an excerpt from an article from DelawareOnline...

UD loses third straight, but keeps up with BC
NEWARK -- On a night it nearly pulled off a major upset, the University of Delaware women's basketball team instead had to settle for having made major progress.

It wasn't enough to knock off Boston College, but the Blue Hens came close at the Carpenter Center....Read more.

UMASS 69, BC 66
NOVEMBER 16
The Lady Eagles lost to the Minutewomen of UMASS in a heart-breaker Wednesday, with a finale score of 69-66. Below is a snippet from an article in UMASS' Daily Collegian...

Gerardot's 20 off bench leads UM
The Massachusetts women's basketball team has won their first two games with last-second free throws, and UMass coach Marnie Dacko isn't complaining.

"We keep telling them to learn how to win and expect to win," she said. "There was never any doubt, and that's what I'm so proud of."

The Minutewomen used clutch play down the stretch to once again escape with a small margin of victory, this time a 69-66 win over in-state rival Boston College....Read more.

BC 68, WRIGHT STATE 36
NOVEMBER 10
Freshmen led the Lady Eagles to their first win of the season in their season opener at Conte Forum Friday. Below is an excerpt from an article recapping the game from the Boston Globe...
BC freshmen come up big
Swords, Murphy stand tall in rout
The basket must have appeared a little shaded for the Wright State women's basketball team yesterday, as taking a shot meant looking through the outstretched arms of two towering Boston College players. more stories like this

Freshmen Carolyn Swords, 6 feet 6 inches, and Stefanie Murphy, 6-4, stuffed the middle and limited Wright State's opportunities, as BC captured a 68-36 victory in its season opener at Conte Forum....Read more.

BROWN RISES TO EXPECTATIONS
NOVEMBER 09
Ayla was featured in an article in Boston College's student newspaper BC Heights. Below is a snippet from the article...

Brown rises to expectations
She was the 2005 and 2006 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year, not to mention the 2005 Independent School League MVP and a two-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic with 2,358 points and 1,1,52 rebounds in her high school career. She's a player with impressive credentials that have garnered much hype and high expectations. When she enrolled at Boston College in the fall of 2006, there was much fanfare. The hype, however, was not just merely because of her talents as a basketball player, but also because of her appearance and success on the popular Fox television show American Idol....Read more.

BC 68, AIA 53
NOVEMBER 02

Ayla led the Lady Eagles to a 68-53 win over the Athletes in Action in an exhibition game Thursday. She scored a career-high 21 points and 10 rebounds. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's Web site...

Women's Basketball Earns 68-53 Win over AIA
BC sophomore Ayla Brown notches 21 points and 10 rebounds in exhibition game vs. Athletes in Action
Sophomore Ayla Brown notched 21 points and had 10 rebounds to lead Boston College past Athletes in Action, 68-53, in an exhibition game at Conte Forum.

The Eagles used a 10-2 run in the first half, sparked by an eight point run by Brown, to go up14-13 early in the half. Boston College proceeded to outscore AIA, 17-2, and extended their lead to 31-15, with 2:31 to play....Read more.

BC PICKED 11TH IN PRESEASON POLL
OCTOBER 26
The Atlantic Coast Conference has picked the Boston College Lady Eagles basketball team as 11th best team in the conference in a pre-season poll. Below is a snippet from an article that appeared in the Boston Globe...

BC women picked 11th in ACC preseason poll
A young Boston College women's basketball team was ranked 11th in the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason poll in voting announced by the conference yesterday.

Senior Kaydia Kentish and sophomores Ayla Brown and Mickel Picco are the only returning players to have seen extensive action last season, when the Eagles finished 13-16 overall and 3-11 in the ACC...Read more

BC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR 2007-2008 SEASON REVEALED
AUGUST 23
The schedule for the Boston College Lady Eagles basketball team's schedule for the 2007-2008 season has been made public. An abbreviated list of the upcoming games is available on the left-hand side, but to look at the full schedule you may see here.

BC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS AN ACC WINTER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
MAY 01
The Lady Eagles basketball team was one of three BC sports teams to win an ACC Winter Sportsmanship Award for the 2006-2007 season. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site...

Boston College Earns Three ACC Winter Sportsmanship Awards
Women's basketball, men's swimming and diving, and women's swimming and diving receive honors
Three Boston College winter sports teams - women's basketball, men's swimming and diving, and women's swimming and diving - have earned 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference Winter Sportsmanship awards.

Teams receiving the awards have conducted themselves with a high degree of character and good sportsmanship, as determined by a vote of the league's players and coaches...Read more.

LADY EAGLES' SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE
MARCH 04

After an extremely close game, the Lady Eagles lost to the Hokies of Virginia Tech in overtime by a score of 60-54. The game was part of the first round of the ACC Tournament. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site.

Hokies Edge Eagles In Overtime At ACC Tournament, 60-54
BC finishes season with an overall record of 13-16
GREENSBORO, N.C -- Virginia Tech basketball coach Beth Dunkenberger knows it isn't about style points at this stage of the game.

Dunkenberger watched her seventh-seeded Hokies struggle offensively most of the way and need overtime to turn back 10th-seeded Boston College, 60-54, in Thursday night's Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Tournament first-round game at the Greensboro Coliseum....Read more.

MARYLAND 76, BC 60
FEBRUARY 27
The Lady Eagles' final home game of the season was full of highs and lows, tears and cheers, as BC bid farewell to its three senior girls, who enjoyed great careers while at the school. Kathrin Ress, Kindyll Dorsey, and Sarah Marshall enjoyed standing ovations before the game, and performed well despite the fact that the team lost. Ayla performed the National Anthem and scored 9 points. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site.

Boston College Falls To No. 6 Maryland, 76-60
Kathrin Ress led the Eagles with 26 points
BOSTON (AP) -Crystal Langhorne scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and No. 6 Maryland rebounded from a loss to top-ranked Duke to clinch third place in the Atlantic Coast Conference by beating Boston College 76-60 on Sunday.

The Terrapins, playing in Boston for the first time since capturing their first NCAA title last April about five miles away at the Boston Garden, will get a first-round bye in the conference tourney, which begins Thursday in Greensboro, N.C.

Kristi Toliver and Marissa Coleman each scored 12 points, and Shay Doron had 11 for Maryland (26-4, 10-4 ACC)....Read more.

VIRGINIA TECH 67, BC 52
FEBRUARY 24

The Lady Eagles came up short of a 14th win yesterday as they lost to Virginia Tech 67-52. Ayla had a great game, scoring 15 points with 7 rebounds. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site.

Virginia Tech Shut Downs Women's Basketball, 67-52
Boston College drops to 13-14 after tough loss to the Hokies
Virginia Tech took an eight point halftime lead and never looked back as the Hokies defeated Boston College, 67-52, in an Atlantic Coast Conference game at Conte Forum. Boston College is now 13-14 and 3-10 in the ACC, while Virginia Tech is now 17-13 and 6-8 in the ACC.

Virginia Tech had four players in double-figures and out-rebounded the Eagles, 47-28 for the game. Amber Scott led the Hokies with 12 points, while Brittany Cook added 11. Kirby Copeland and Nare Diawara each added 10 in the win.

The Eagles were led by freshman Ayla Brown with 15 points and seven rebounds, while Mickel Picco added 14 points. Senior Kathrin Ress added nine points and six rebounds in the loss....Read more.

BC VS. MARYLAND ON NESN
FEBRUARY 22
The BC Lady Eagles' game against Maryland on Sunday will be broadcast on NESN at 3:00 PM EST. Ayla will be singing the National Anthem, which she has not done before at one of her own games. To discuss the game, visit its thread on the forum here.

BC 56, WAKE FOREST 42
FEBRUARY 18
The Lady Eagles defeated Wake Forest today, giving the girls from Chestnut Hill their third ACC win of the season. Ayla scored 7 points and made a career-high 13 rebounds. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site.

Women's Basketball Earns Third ACC Win
Freshman Mickel Picco scored her career high 25 points to lead Boston College past Wake Forest, 56-42, in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. Boston College is now 13-13 and 3-9 in the ACC, while Wake Forest is now 9-17 and 0-12 in the ACC.

The Eagles pulled away early in the half with an 8-2 run sparked by four points from Picco. BC held the lead throughout the half behind the hot shooting of Picco, who had 12 points in the half. Senior Sarah Marshall nailed four free throws in the final minute of action to seal the win....Read more.

DUKE 73, BC 52
FEBRUARY 16

Coming off of an encouraging win against Miami, the Lady Eagles failed to capture a third win within the ACC, falling to Duke by 21. Ayla managed to score 11 points, 7 rebounds in 24 minutes. The following is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site.

Women's Basketball Falls To No. 1 Duke, 73-52
BC plays its final road game of the season at Wake Forest Sunday
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -Freshman Bridgette Mitchell scored a season-high 20 points Thursday night to lead top-ranked Duke past Boston College 73-52.

Wanisha Smith added 13 points for the Blue Devils (27-0, 12-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), who have won at least 12 conference games for 10 straight seasons, an ACC record....Read more.

BC 78, MIAMI 65
FEBRUARY 12
The Lady Eagles defeated the Hurricanes yesterday at Conte Forum by a score of 78-65. Below is a snippet from an article on BC's sports Web site.

Women's Basketball Sinks Miami
Kindyll Dorsey, Kathrin Ress, Sarah Marshall Lead Eagles to 78-65 victory
Seniors Kindyll Dorsey and Kathrin Ress combined for 44 points to lead Boston College past Miami, 78-65, in an Atlantic Coast Conference game. Boston College is now 12-12 and 2-8 in the ACC, while Miami is now 11-15 and 2-9 in the ACC.

Dorsey finished with 23 points and hit seven three-pointers, while Ress had 21 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and four assists. Senior Sarah Marshall played 40 minutes, added 14 points, five rebounds and six assists in the win....Read more.

BC GAME ONE ESPN2
FEBRUARY 10

The BC Lady Eagles will face Miami tomorrow (Sunday, February 11) at 5:30 PM EST. The game is the Lady Eagles' first nationally-televised game, as it will air on ESPN2. Make sure you check your local listings here to see if your cable provider carries the network. You can visit this thread on the forum to discuss the game.

CRASH COURSE AT BC
February 05
Here is a snippet from an article in today's Boston Herald that talks about the pressures freshman BC Lady Eagle basketball players are facing.

Crash course at BC
By Rich Thompson
Boston College freshman forwards Ayla Brown and Elisabeth Egnell anticipated a gradual immersion into the most unforgiving basketball conference in the land. BC coach Cathy Inglese didn�t have the time or the depth to oblige them. The two rookies are logging big minutes in the starting lineup and have learned the Atlantic Coast Conference is a harsh place to come of age as a player....Read more.