Harvard Women's Volleyball Falls to Boston College in Eagle Classic

The Harvard women's volleyball team took a thrilling 1-0 lead in the first set against undefeated Boston College, but ultimately fell 3-1 to the Eagles in the opening match of the Eagle Classic. The Crimson initially dominated the first set, holding a lead of up to seven points and finishing with a .194 hitting percentage. However, Boston College regained momentum in the second set, using a 13-4 run to tie the match and ultimately winning the set 25-17. The Eagles maintained their lead in the third and fourth sets, winning 25-15 and 25-16 respectively, to take the match 3-1.

Key Takeaways:

• Brynne Faltinsky led the offensive attack with 14 kills, hitting .265, and added six digs and three blocks.
• Ali Farquhar and Sofia Rossi each added eight kills in the contest, showcasing the team's strong offense.
• Taylor Larkin had a dominant performance with seven kills, a .417 hitting percentage, and six blocks, highlighting her all-around skills.
• Sophia Wei recorded her first two career kills, led the team with 23 assists, and added nine digs and two aces.
• The Crimson registered a season-best 11 blocks in the four-set battle, demonstrating their defensive strength.
• Harvard's momentum was disrupted in the second set, as Boston College scored 13 of the next 16 points to take the lead.

Statistics:

• Harvard's hitting percentage in the first set was .194.
• Boston College's hitting percentage in the second set was .351.
• The Crimson recorded a season-best 11 blocks in the four-set battle.
• Brynne Faltinsky's kill total was 14, and her hitting percentage was .265.
• Sophia Wei's assists total was 23, and her digs total was 9.
• Taylor Larkin's kill total was 7, and her hitting percentage was .417.

Sources:

• Harvard University Athletics Massachusetts news release, "Harvard Women's Volleyball Drops to Boston College in Eagle Classic", [Exact Date] [2023].