Boston College will look to build on a sharp start to its season when Siena comes to Newton Soccer Field on Sunday evening for a non-conference match.
Kickoff is set for 5 p.m., and the game will stream live on ACC Network Extra.
The Eagles are coming off a 4-0 win over Merrimack on Thursday to open the 2026 campaign. Boston College got three goals in the first half, with two of them coming in a three-minute span.
Dylan Mafong was central to the early burst, finishing with his first career multi-point game after scoring and assisting in the opening half. Ismail Dia also got on the board, netting his first collegiate goal in the 18th minute.
In goal, Andrej Borak handled everything Merrimack sent his way, stopping all three shots he faced to post his first shutout of the season and the fifth of his career.
Boston College’s roster comes into the year with a strong returning core. Eight players are back after appearing in at least 14 games during the 2025 season, including two who played in all 17 matches.
Jack Burkhardt is the only player returning who started every game last year. Michael Asare and Russel Brown lead the list of returning scorers, and Brown also paced the team with five assists a season ago.
The Eagles’ defensive group also brings back a familiar face at the back. Borak, an ACC All-Rookie selection, anchors the unit, and BC returns three of the four starters from its backline along with Christian Bejar, who started 17 games in 2024.
Boston College added 11 players to the roster for this season, including nine freshmen and two transfers. Borak was also the lone goalkeeper named to the ACC Players to Watch list in the preseason.
Siena arrives with momentum of its own after opening the year at 1-0-0. The Saints beat NJIT 3-1 on Thursday night behind goals from Lucas Almeida, Emmy Horja, and Campbell Stalker. Bennet Glinder played all 90 minutes in net and made 12 saves.
The Eagles hold a 2-2-1 all-time record against Siena. Boston College lost last year’s meeting at home, 3-1, with Russell Brown scoring the team’s only goal in the defeat.
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