Boston College Rallies with Four Unanswered Goals to Down New Hampshire on the Road
DURHAM, N.H. - For a while on Friday night, it looked like New Hampshire might ride early momentum to a big home win. But Boston College had other ideas-and they delivered in a big way.
After falling behind in the first period, the Eagles flipped the script and stormed back with four unanswered goals, including a pair of late empty-netters, to secure a 4-1 victory at the Whittemore Center.
New Hampshire struck first, capitalizing on a power play midway through the opening frame. It was a solid start for the Wildcats, who were looking to make a statement in front of their home crowd. But BC didn’t flinch.
The equalizer came early in the second period. At 5:13, Olivia Maffeo found the back of the net, finishing off a crisp passing sequence from Emily Mara and Maxim Tremblay. It was Maffeo’s third goal of the season, and it couldn’t have come at a better time-snapping UNH’s early momentum and giving the Eagles a foothold in the game.
From there, it was a grind. Both teams traded chances, but it wasn’t until late in the third that BC finally broke through again. With just under four minutes left in regulation, Maxim Tremblay-who’d already picked up an assist earlier-cashed in on a setup from Sage Babey to give Boston College its first lead of the night.
Once they had the edge, the Eagles didn’t let up.
UNH pulled its goalie in the final minutes, trying to force overtime, but BC made them pay. Madelyn Murphy added an insurance goal at 19:02, and just two seconds later, Kate Ham iced it with another empty-netter to cap off the scoring.
Senior goaltender Grace Campbell was sharp all night, turning away 33 shots to earn the win. Her steady presence between the pipes gave the Eagles the confidence to stay patient and wait for their chances-and when they came, they didn’t miss.
Boston College outshot New Hampshire 47-34, a stat that reflects just how much pressure they applied as the game wore on. After a slow start, the Eagles took control in all three zones, and their late-game execution made the difference.
Key Takeaways:
- BC responded to an early deficit with four unanswered goals.
- Olivia Maffeo tallied her third goal of the season to tie the game in the second.
- Maxim Tremblay had a strong night with a goal and an assist, including the game-winner.
- Grace Campbell was rock-solid in net, stopping 33 of 34 shots.
- The Eagles dominated the shot count, outshooting UNH 47-34.
This was the kind of win that speaks to a team’s resilience. BC didn’t panic after going down early-they stuck to their game plan, leaned on their depth, and found ways to capitalize when it mattered most. That’s the kind of effort that builds momentum heading into the second half of the season.