Stanford women's soccer beats Boston College 2-1 to close regular season
Jaden Thomas and Brooke Holden scored as the Cardinal finished 11-4-2 and awaits the NCAA Tournament field.
NEWTON, Mass. — Stanford beat Boston College 2-1 in women's soccer on Thursday night, Nov. 5, at Boston College, according to the official Stanford Athletics recap and box score. No. 17 Stanford finished the regular season 11-4-2 (5-4-1 ACC); Boston College is 10-5-2 (3-5-2 ACC).
Jaden Thomas scored in the 35th minute off a cross from Erica Grilione, her fourth goal of the season, the school said. Boston College's Addison Kalaw equalized in the 56th minute. Brooke Holden scored the winner in the 81st minute, her fifth goal of the season.
Stanford outshot Boston College 22-9. Cardinal goalkeeper Caroline Birkel had three saves, and Boston College's Olivia Shippee had five, according to the school.
Stanford tied Duke for sixth in the ACC with 16 conference points but will not play in the 2026 Ally ACC Women's Soccer Championship because Duke holds the head-to-head tiebreaker, the school said. The Cardinal awaits the NCAA Tournament field, due Monday, Nov. 16.
Source: Stanford Athletics recap; Stanford box score; Stanford women's soccer schedule