The Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational at Morehouse College on February 21, 2026, delivered a double-header spectacle that kept lacrosse fans on the edge of their seats. Both the Boston College women’s and Michigan men’s lacrosse teams faced off against tough opponents, with the Eagles and Wolverines experiencing dramatic swings of momentum, heart-stopping comebacks, and, in the end, narrow defeats that will linger in the minds of players and supporters alike.
For Boston College, the afternoon was a rollercoaster. Facing Michigan in a matchup that would stretch into double overtime, the Eagles clawed their way back from a sluggish start. The Wolverines, riding a wave of early offensive success, built a 5-2 halftime lead and seemed poised to run away with the contest. But lacrosse, as ever, refuses to be predictable. Boston College’s offense, initially stymied, found its rhythm in the third period. Molly Driscoll, who led the Eagles with four points (two goals and two assists), sparked a furious 4-0 run that erased the deficit and brought the game level at 6-6.
Marissa White, chipping in a goal and two assists, was instrumental in keeping the Eagles within striking distance, while Giulia Colarusso came alive in the second half, netting both of her goals when it mattered most. Devon Russell and Kylee Colbert each contributed two goals, with Russell tying a career high and Colbert setting a season best. The Eagles’ surge culminated when Driscoll found Russell for a game-tying score, and soon after, Colarusso gave Boston College its first lead at 8-7 heading into the final period.
Yet, as quickly as the momentum shifted, Michigan responded. The Wolverines scored twice to reclaim a 9-8 advantage with just under six minutes left in regulation. The Eagles refused to fold. Colarusso, showing poise under pressure, tied the contest at nine apiece. With time winding down, Boston College’s Shea Dolce made a critical save with 2:06 left, keeping the Eagles’ hopes alive and sending the game into overtime.
Dolce, whose 13 saves marked a season high and contributed to a .565 save percentage, was the backbone of the Eagles’ defense throughout the contest. Over her last two games, she’s racked up 27 saves and maintained a .551 save percentage, numbers that underscore her reliability in net. As the first overtime ticked away, Dolce once again delivered a timely stop, extending the drama for another five minutes.
But with just four seconds remaining in the second overtime, Michigan’s Ceci Stein found the back of the net, dashing Boston College’s hopes for a comeback victory. The 10-9 defeat dropped the Eagles to 0-3 on the season, while the Wolverines improved to 3-1. Despite the loss, there were bright spots: Driscoll tied her season high in points, White posted her second consecutive three-point game, and Russell forced a turnover in addition to her scoring exploits.
Statistically, the game was a study in contrasts. Michigan outshot Boston College 41 to 30, but both teams matched each other in turnovers (9) and caused turnovers (3). The Eagles held a slight edge in draw controls, 12 to 10, but trailed in ground balls, picking up just 7 to Michigan’s 14. Free-position opportunities were scarce, with Boston College earning only one to Michigan’s three.
Looking ahead, Boston College will try to regroup quickly, with another test looming against Florida State in Tallahassee on Tuesday, February 24, at noon. The Eagles, still searching for their first win of the season, will need to build on the resilience they showed in Atlanta if they hope to turn things around.
Meanwhile, the Michigan men’s lacrosse team faced a formidable challenge of their own, taking on No. 10 Army in a neutral-site clash at BT Harvey Stadium, also on the campus of Morehouse College. The Wolverines, coming off the emotional high of their double-overtime win, looked to keep their momentum rolling. Early on, it appeared they might just do that. Michigan jumped out to a 2-0 lead behind goals from Matt Han and Jack Jenkins, holding Army scoreless for nearly the first ten minutes.
After Army broke the drought, Michigan answered with two more goals, carrying a 4-2 lead into the second quarter. Alex Bauer’s goal stretched the advantage to 5-2, but Army responded with three straight scores to tie it up. The Wolverines closed the half strong, as Tay Rodriguez and Josh Ford each found the net in the final minute, giving Michigan a 7-5 lead at the break.
The second half, however, belonged to Army. The Black Knights tied the game early in the third quarter and eventually seized their first lead at 9-8 heading into the final period. Michigan’s offense, led by Jenkins (two goals and one assist), Han (two first-half goals), and Nick Roode (two goals), fought to keep pace. Roode’s goal with 6:02 remaining pulled the Wolverines within one, but Army responded with two quick strikes to maintain control. Roode would add a final goal with just 13 seconds left, but the comeback bid fell short, and Michigan dropped a hard-fought 13-11 decision. Their record slipped to 3-2, while Army remained perfect at 4-0.
Defensively, Henry Weller caused two turnovers, and Will Tominovich scooped up four ground balls, while Hunter Taylor made six saves in goal. Alex Gatto and Eliot Dubick contributed offensively, with Gatto tallying a goal and an assist and Dubick handing out two assists. The Wolverines’ next challenge comes on the road at Denver, where they’ll square off with the Pioneers on Saturday, February 28, at 1 p.m. Mountain Time.
The Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational, then, proved a crucible for both Boston College and Michigan, testing their resolve and highlighting the razor-thin margins that define collegiate lacrosse at its highest level. For the Eagles and Wolverines, the lessons learned in Atlanta—about perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of seizing every opportunity—will shape their seasons as they look to rebound and make their mark in the weeks ahead.