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Discuss on the Forum <-------> View Game Photos Lady Eagles' Season Record: 21-12 (7-7 ACC)  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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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. 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. 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. MARCH 8 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... 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. MARCH 7 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... 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. MARCH 3 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. FEBRUARY 8 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... 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. FEBRUARY 3 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... 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. 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... 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. JANUARY 20 .jpeg) 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...
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. JANUARY 17 .jpeg) 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...
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. 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... 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. 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... 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. JANUARY 6 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... 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. JANUARY 5 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. JANUARY 3 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... 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. 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... 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. DECEMBER 29 .jpeg) 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...
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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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...
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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. 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... 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. NOVEMBER 09 Ayla was featured in an article in Boston College's student newspaper BC Heights. Below is a snippet from the article... 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. NOVEMBER 02 _(resized).jpg) 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...
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. 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... 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 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. 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... 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. FEBRUARY 10  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. 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. |
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