The Eagles highlighted improved pitching in season-opening wins over LIU and Georgetown, but they lost to FGCU, UConn, and Delaware.
Softball Hires Amy Kvilhaug as New Head Coach
Amy Kvilhaug, who retired from St. John’s after 22 years of coaching in 2018, was coaxed out of retirement by BC and announced as the program’s new head coach on Tuesday morning.
2019 Season in Review: Softball
The Eagles endured a difficult season that ended with the resignation of head coach Ashley Obrest, finishing the year 18-35 and just 4-20 in the ACC. BC won just one conference weekend series all season.
Softball Head Coach Ashley Obrest Resigns
Ashley Obrest resigned as the Eagles head coach after eight seasons heading the program, Martin Jarmond announced in a press release Tuesday. The BC graduate led the team to five winning seasons during her tenure.
DiEmmanuele, Martinez Earn Second Team All-ACC Honors
Lexi DiEmmanuele and Emme Martinez capped off stellar seasons for Boston College softball with second team All-ACC honors. The two were the only Eagles with a batting average over .300 in 2019.
BC Gives up 33 Runs, Swept by Pitt to End Season
The Eagles missed out on the ACC Tournament as they finished last in the conference following their disappointing sweep at the hands of the Panthers.
Giery, Eagles Jump on Dartmouth Early, Roll to 8-2 Win
Behind a home run and a three-RBI day from Kristin Giery, BC won its third-straight non-conference matchup, easily dispatching the visiting Big Green.
Three-Run Fourth Lifts Eagles Past Visiting UMass Lowell
After squandering an early one-run lead, BC rallied to snap a skid of five straight losses at home and knocked off the River Hawks behind a late inning surge.
Eagles Struggle Offensively in Senior Day Loss to Virginia Tech
While the Eagles jumped out to a one-run lead, the Hokies scored the final eight runs, completing the sweep.
Eagles Blown Out by No. 24 Hokies at Home
Pitching issues once again plagued the Eagles as they gave up seven runs in the first inning, and they eventually lost yet another conference game.