Yesterday, the Boston College lacrosse team played in the 2017 NCAA Championship game. This was the first time in BC history that a non-hockey program has appeared in an NCAA title game. The Eagles fought hard, but unfortunately ended up losing to top-ranked, undefeated Maryland by a score of 16-13. After the game, BC junior Kenzie Kent was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2017 Tournament. Kent scored 37 points overall and 10 points in the final game. Additionally, Kate Weeks and Sam Apuzzo were named to the All Tournament Team. Apuzzo, who scored 4 goals in yesterday’s match, ends the year with an NCAA-leading 80 goals this season.
Although the loss was disappointing, BC came into the tournament unranked and played well throughout. With many star players returning next season, the future looks bright for the Eagles. Check out some photo highlights of the game below, courtesy of BC Interruption photographer Kathryn Riley.
Christina Walsh and Cara Urbank run onto the field during introductions
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Mary Kate O’Neill high fives Baldwin
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Sam Apuzzo and Kenzie Kent celebrate BC’s first goal
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Sam Apuzzo hugs Kenzie Kent following a BC goal
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Laura Frankenfield tries to run past Maryland’s defense
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Sam Apuzzo looks for a teammate to receive a pass
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Players fight for a ground ball
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Kenzie Kent looks to make a pass
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Kenzie Kent runs to the net
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Defender Elizabeth Miller runs with the ball
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Maryland’s goalie misses a save
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Kayla O’Connor makes a pass
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Kenzie Kent celebrates a BC goal
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The Eagles celebrate after scoring
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Dempsey Arsenault looks to make a pass
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The Eagles attempt to make their way down the field
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Kate Weeks runs past a Maryland player
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption
Sam Apuzzo celebrates her NCAA-leading 80th goal of the season
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Sam Apuzzo and Dempsey Arsenault celebrate BC’s final goal
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The Terps celebrate their win
Kathryn Riley, BC Interruption