The Eagles cracked the AP Poll for the first time in a decade and made their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff rankings, but a three-game losing streak and a bowl cancellation changed the narrative of what looked like a special season.
McKenna Goss led the Eagles with 19 kills, and the Eagles managed to scrape out a 16-14 fifth set victory after blowing a 2-0 match lead.
The Eagles were led by Clare Naughton’s eight kills, but hit just .173 on the day, while the Hokies hit .302 and recorded nine less errors than BC.
The Eagles are playing their best football at the right time, and their last two wins over traditional ACC powerhouses show that they deserve the spotlight of College GameDay
Trailing by a touchdown at the break, the Eagles’ defense responded by only allowing 147 yards and seven points in the second half, setting the stage for BC’s first win over Virginia Tech in four years.
The Eagles make their first trip back to Blacksburg since suffering a 49-point shutout—their worst loss since 1950—needing a win to keep their ACC title hopes alive.
BC has lost eight of its last 10 meetings with Virginia Tech, including three straight. Now ranked No. 24 in the nation, the Eagles will need to beat their Coastal Division foe on the road to keep their ACC title hopes alive.
The Eagles rolled past Miami behind an impressive defensive effort and a big night from A.J. Dillon in his return from injury, setting the stage for a pivotal stretch of games against tough conference opponents.
The Eagles are undefeated in their last four games and have won five of seven in conference play, but face their biggest test yet with a road trip to face No. 3 North Carolina.
Sam Coffey continued her remarkable season, netting a hat trick as the Eagles moved to a perfect 9-0 at home with a shutout of visiting Virginia Tech.
