Syracuse Women’s Soccer Drops ACC Opener to Boston College

By Jake Bowen | @Jake_Bowen12

Chestnut Hill, MA | Syracuse women’s soccer (3-3-2, 0-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) fell 2-0 to Boston College (8-0, 1-0 ACC) to begin conference play on Sunday. The Eagles’ offense controlled the Orange and have won the first eight games of the season, their best start since 2018. 

BC wasted no time cracking the scoring column. Eagles midfielder Georgina Clarke netted Boston College’s first goal in the eighth minute. The junior took advantage of the rebound chance after SU goalkeeper Maya Naimoli saved an initial shot from BC midfielder Ashley Roberts, who recorded the assist. Naimoli finished the night with two saves.

Syracuse had multiple chances in the first half. The ‘Cuse led Boston College in corners (4-2) despite the shot count (8-4). However, at the end of 90 minutes, BC dominated the Orange in shots (14-6).

The Eagles extended their lead in the second half. BC forward Sophie Reale found the back of the net in the 58th minute. The senior picked up her fourth goal of the season and in consecutive games. Reale has four scores and five assists on the year.

BC’s defense also held SU to just two shots in the second half. The Eagles allowed one chance to the Orange on the corner in the second frame and protected goalie Olivia Shippee. The senior stopped one shot in the last 45 minutes and ended the day with three saves.

Syracuse continues its road start to conference play in South Carolina against No. 24 Clemson (4-2-2, 0-1 ACC) this Thursday. The Tigers fell 1-0 to Notre Dame in their ACC opener on Friday. SU is 0-9-2 all-time against Clemson. The Tigers beat the Orange 2-1 last season after Clemson midfielder Anna Castenfelt scored the game-winning goal with six seconds left. The junior has three goals this year. First touch is set for 7 p.m.

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