Having tied or won eight of their last nine games, the Eagles enter Saturday night’s matchup with a four-point lead over neighboring Northeastern in Hockey East standings.
At Agganis, Men’s Hockey Gets Revenge Win Over BU
The Eagles followed up one of their best periods of the year with one of their worst. But Ron Greco’s snipe salvaged a brutal second frame, and the game, for BC.
Watts, Newkirk Lead Women’s Hockey Past Terriers
Daryl Watts and Makenna Newkirk each scored at least one goal and created another, as the Eagles became the first team in the Hockey East to record its 200th conference victory.
Notebook: Turnovers, Poor Special Teams Cost Eagles Series Opener
While BC did score four goals on Friday night, it could have actually beaten its crosstown rival, if it weren’t for a handful of turnovers and sloppy special teams play.
After Hot Start, Men’s Hockey Falls Apart in Second Period Against Terriers
The Eagles got off to a hot start in the 275th meeting between the two teams, but the Terriers stormed back with two three-goal stretches in the first and second periods.
In Back-and-Forth Affair, Eagles Tie BU
Despite whipping up 10 shots in the back half of the third period, the Eagles couldn’t push the puck past Terriers goaltender Erin O’Neil, and left Kelley Rink with their second draw in four games.
Previewing 2017-18 Men’s Hockey: Boston University
Last year, the Eagles lost to BU three times before upsetting the Terriers in the Hockey East Semifinals. If BC is to continue its eight-game unbeaten streak, it’ll have to get by its crosstown rival this weekend.
BC Expands Beer and Wine Sales at Conte Forum
The decision comes three months after Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond launched a City of Boston-approved pilot program to expand alcohol sales at Alumni Stadium.
At BU, Shooting Woes Spell Doom for Women’s Basketball
BC hung with the Terriers for the entire first half, and even led entering the break. But an 18-4 BU run in the back half of play proved to be too much for the Eagles to overcome.
Notebook: Penalties in BC’s Win Over BU Serve as Cause for Concern
Goaltender Katie Burt’s career-high 43 saves masked the fact the Eagles were booked for a season-high eight penalties against BU. The Eagles won’t always be so fortunate.